#the mysterious case of origami yoda

[irishcoyote]

Egon Spengler. Abed Nadir. Spencer Reid. Temperance "Bones" Brennan. Dwight Tharp. Harlan Cooper. Norma Khan. good autistic representation. Can anyone hear me rn.

[litgenchronicles]

Doodle Fiction: A Genre for the Creative and Humorous.

What is Doodle Fiction?

Doodle fiction is a term used to describe a type of literature that incorporates doodles and handwritten graphics in place of traditional fonts. Doodles are simple drawings that can express ideas, emotions, or humor. Doodle fiction uses doodles to enhance the story and often add humorous elements. Doodle fiction is more text-heavy than graphic novels or manga, and closer to prose fiction than comics in format.

How did Doodle Fiction emerge and evolve?

Doodle fiction is a relatively new genre that emerged in the late 20th century and gained popularity in the 21st century. Some of the precursors of doodle fiction include illustrated novels, which are novels that contain illustrations that complement the text, such as Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland or The Little Prince; and diary novels, which are novels that are written in the form of a diary or a journal, such as Diary of a Young Girl or Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Doodle fiction was influenced by the development of the internet, which enabled global and collaborative creation and dissemination of literature, and the doodle culture, which celebrated the art and fun of doodling.

What are the characteristics and themes of Doodle Fiction?

Doodle fiction is characterized by its use of doodles and handwritten graphics, such as images, words, colors, fonts, and layouts. Doodle fiction often breaks the conventional boundaries of literature, such as linearity, structure, and form. Doodle fiction allows the reader to explore multiple paths and meanings, and to participate in the creation and interpretation of the story. Doodle fiction also challenges the notions of authorship, authority, and authenticity, as the story can be modified, remixed, or co-authored by multiple agents.

Some of the common themes of doodle fiction are:

The relationship between language and reality.

The impact of digital culture on identity and society.

The exploration of new forms of expression and communication.

The critique of the limitations and possibilities of the medium.

The celebration of creativity and innovation.

What are some notable examples of Doodle Fiction?

There are many examples of doodle fiction that have been bestsellers, critically acclaimed, or adapted into other media. Here are some of them:

The Search for the Slimy Space Slugs (2016) by Mike Lowery: A doodle adventure that follows the exploits of Carl, a boy who travels through space with his robot friend. It is the first book in the Doodle Adventures series.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2007) by Jeff Kinney: A diary novel that chronicles the life and struggles of Greg Heffley, a middle school student. It is the first book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series.

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian (2007) by Sherman Alexie and Ellen Forney: A diary novel that tells the story of Junior, a Native American teenager who transfers to a white school. It is based on the author’s own experiences.

Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made (2013) by Stephan Pastis: A humorous novel that follows the adventures of Timmy Failure, a boy who runs a detective agency with a polar bear. It is the first book in the Timmy Failure series.

The Strange Case of Origami Yoda (2010) by Tom Angleberger: A mystery novel that revolves around a paper puppet of Yoda that gives advice to a group of sixth graders. It is the first book in the Origami Yoda series.

Conclusion.

Doodle fiction is a genre that reflects the realities and potentials of the creative and humorous age. It offers new ways of experiencing and creating literature, as well as new perspectives on the role and function of literature in the contemporary world. Doodle fiction is not a trivial or superficial genre, but a valid and valuable form of literature that deserves attention and appreciation.

[ogdensburgpubliclibrary]

"The Strange Case of Origami Yoda" by Tom Angleberger is this month's family book club book. Read together and come in on Thursday, February 27 at 5 pm to discuss it and make an Origami Yoda of your own! This is a free program, all supplies provided by the Friends of Ogdensburg Public Library, Inc. The 2nd Annual Sweetheart Soiree will be on Saturday, February 8 from 7 pm to 11 pm. Social Hour is at 2 pm on Wednesday, February 12. Come in for coffee and refreshments. This is a free program. All you should bring is conversation and as pleasant an attitude as possible. Come in at 2 pm on Thursday, February 13th to make some paper book roses. This is a free program, all materials provided by the Friends of Ogdensburg Public Library, Inc. We will be using hot glue to make these so if you are not comfortable using hot glue you may not wish to attend. There is no sign up needed. It's vacation week for kids from school, come in and make some crafts to keep those creative juices flowing! Crafts times will be at 2 pm on: Tuesday, Feb. 18, Wednesday, Feb. 19, Thursday, Feb. 20 and Saturday, Feb. 22. All crafts are free to the public. Materials provided by the Friends of Ogdensburg Public Library. "Their creepy and their kooky, mysterious and spooky" at the Ogdensburg Public Library for this Movie Night on Thursday, February 20 at 5:30 pm. This is a free program, open to the public. Popcorn will be provided. On Friday, February 21 at 2 pm Spencer Thew, an Iditarod Veteran will be at the Ogdensburg Public Library to give a presentation about dog sledding. This program is free to the public. #FamilyBookClub #SweetheartSoiree #SocialHour #PaperRoses #ChildrensCrafts #MovieNight #DogSledding (at Ogdensburg Public Library) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7-FT7DAHId/?igshid=dnr5mylcp4pv

[thestudiouswolf]

The Strange Case of Origami Yoda

In honor of Star Wars Day: 

Author: Tom Angleberger Pages: 145 Rating: 5/5

Goodreads Summary: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7150174-the-strange-case-of-origami-yoda?ac=1&from_search=true

IT TAKES THE WISDOM OF YODA TO SURVIVE THE SIXTH GRADE Meet Dwight, a sixth-grade oddball. Dwight does a lot of weird things, like wearing the same T-shirt for a month or telling people to call him "Captain Dwight." This is embarrassing, particularly for Tommy, who sits with him at lunch every day. But Dwight does one cool thing. He makes origami. One day he makes an origami finger puppet of Yoda. And that's when things get mysterious. Origami Yoda can predict the future and suggest the best way to deal with a tricky situation. His advice actually works, and soon most of the sixth grade is lining up with questions. Tommy wants to know how Origami Yoda can be so smart when Dwight himself is so clueless. Is Yoda tapping into the Force? It's crucial that Tommy figure out the mystery before he takes Yoda's advice about something VERY IMPORTANT that has to do with a girl. This is Tommy's case file of his investigation into "The Strange Case of Origami Yoda."

My Opinion:

This book is hilarious. It is meant for little kids (like 6th graders) but I enjoyed it so much. The book is a huge debate on whether or not this origami Yoda can really tell the future or not. The main character, Tommy, needs to know if it can in order to get advice about a girl. 

Dwight is the “puppeteer” of the Yoda and he is great. Everyone thinks he is weird but I think he just has his own way of doing things. He is definitely more than he seems. I feel bad that people are kind of mean to him but then ask him for advice about everything but he seems to handle it well.

I actually love the format of this book too. It is creative and keeps you entertained. Any kids who like Star Wars will enjoy this book. Even then, I read this to my 6th graders (some of them didn’t even want to read it) and they all love it. Definitely give this book a 5/5. 

May the 4th be with you! Happy Reading!

[lewisfavorites]

Inspector Flytrap (Book #1)

Tom Angleberger

From husband-and-wife team Tom Angleberger, creator of the New York Times bestselling Origami Yoda series, and Cece Bell, author/illustrator of the Newbery Honor graphic novel El Deafo, comes the start to a funny and clever illustrated chapter-book series about a mystery-solving Venus flytrap. With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, this early-chapter-book series is a must for beginning readers.  Inspector Flytrap in the Da Vinci Cold introduces kids to the humorous and wacky world of Inspector Flytrap’s Detective Agency, home to the world-renowned solver of BIG DEAL mysteries. The plant detective works tirelessly with his assistant Nina the Goat on his community’s unsolved cases. There’s no case too big, but there are definitely cases too small for this endearingly self-important plant detective.   Celebrating the disabled yet enabled, the character of Inspector Flytrap is wheeled everywhere (on a skateboard, of course) by his goat sidekick as this mystery-solving duo works on cases such as “The Big Deal Mystery of the Stinky Cookies” and “The Big Deal Mystery of the Missing Rose.”   On his first caper, Inspector Flytrap heads to the Art Museum’s Secret Lab to discover what important message lies in a mysterious glob on a recently discovered Da Vinci flower painting. The ingenious solution: Da Vinci was allergic to flowers, and the glob is, er, evidence of that ancient sneeze.   Combining wacky humor and a silly cast of characters with adventure, friendship, and mystery, the powerhouse team of Tom Angleberger and Cece Bell have created a uniquely engaging series that is perfect for newly independent readers and fans of Ricky Ricotta, Captain Underpants, and the Galaxy Zack series. Also included in these books are some graphic novel–style pages that will attract reluctant readers.