sandraagee's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars, rounded up. Solid addition to the series. This book focuses almost exclusively on the FunTime storyline (which seems to be more or less wrapped up now) and deviates a bit away from the episodic stories that let us get to know the students so well in past books. There are pros and cons to this, but I will say that I missed some of these personal stories. They're what has made the series really stand out and I hope to see more of that return in the next book.
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Rabowski's transformation from the enemy to Princess Labelmaker was incredibly awesome and well-handled (I loved the labelmaker commentary and the way she is secretly given the case file), but at times it seemed a little bit too easy. This might just be me, but everything seemed to wrap up very neatly. That's not necessarily a bad thing, but it did surprise me. Perhaps the fact that Angleberger is pumping out two books a year now has something to do with this? More editing time might have equaled tighter plotting.bethgiven's review against another edition
3.0
The conclusion of the story FunTime Menace storyline from [b:The Surprise Attack of Jabba the Puppett|17802191|The Surprise Attack of Jabba the Puppett|Tom Angleberger|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1366074312s/17802191.jpg|24903701]. Our whole family enjoys this series on audio and is our recent choice for road trips -- it's funny and we all think Star Wars is cool. I didn't think the ending was terribly realistic but it was still an enjoyable listen.
Parents: early on in this book is a chapter that centers around kids teasing another kid, calling him "gay" because he wears a pink shirt. While I was pleased with how Angleberger addressed the issue, we did feel like we needed to have a conversation with our kids about it all reflecting our values. Also (and this is true for all the books in the series): there are several words we wouldn't want our own kids saying (there is a LOT of "butt" in this particular book). Nothing I necessarily see as problems -- but parents should probably know about it so they can have age-appropriate conversations with their kids.
Parents: early on in this book is a chapter that centers around kids teasing another kid, calling him "gay" because he wears a pink shirt. While I was pleased with how Angleberger addressed the issue, we did feel like we needed to have a conversation with our kids about it all reflecting our values. Also (and this is true for all the books in the series): there are several words we wouldn't want our own kids saying (there is a LOT of "butt" in this particular book). Nothing I necessarily see as problems -- but parents should probably know about it so they can have age-appropriate conversations with their kids.
abstract_amber77's review
5.0
What a fabulous way to end the series. This book picks up where the last one ended, with the students of McQuarrie Middle School rebelling against the system in an attempt to get back their elective courses that were so unkindly taken from them in order to instead study an educational program that would supposedly help the school raise their average state standard test scores. This book is a testament to what is really important about education. I wish more teachers and administrators and public officials making decisions for our schools would read this series. When you combine the overarching story with Star Wars characters, it only makes the narrative that much more enjoyable. I don't know if Angleberger has an ideas for new books in the series, but he did a nice job tying up loose ends should this be the last of the Origami Yoda books written. I recommend the whole series to families with school-aged children. Reading these books with my kids was remarkably fulfilling experience.
jbojkov's review against another edition
5.0
Love this series. One of the few kids series I have ever taken the time to complete.I am now reading the final book. Sad days...
sngick's review against another edition
5.0
A book that every lawmaker should read to remind them what's really important in education...hint: it's not standardized testing!
Nice wrap up to the FunTime saga.
Nice wrap up to the FunTime saga.
yapha's review against another edition
4.0
Tommy, Kellen, Harvey, Dwight, and the rest of the gang are continuing the fight against the FunTime test prep videos that have taken the place of their elective courses. As Principal Rabbiski continues to postpone dealing with the situation, the mysterious "Princess Labelmaker" takes the top secret case file and leaves it in her office for her to read. Will reading the case file help her see their side of the story? Or will it anger her even more? As events lead up to another school board meeting, you'll find yourself rooting for your favorite origami Star Wars characters. I recommend reading the first four books before this one for a better understanding of the characters and their situation. Grades 4-8.
csparkles's review against another edition
4.0
This is the 5th installment of the Origami Yoda series. Just like the rest of the books, this was quick to read and lots of fun! The gaggle of McQuarrie middle schoolers we've been following throughout the story is in desperate need of help from someone in order to deal with the evil standardized testing that's been mandated for them-taking away all electives and leaving them with endless FunTime. Enter Princess Labelmaker, constructed by the least-likely ally they could hope to have at school! She, along with the rest of the origami Star Wars gang, helps try to set things right at school! It's fun, quick to read, and should appeal to both boys and girls.
s_hay's review against another edition
4.0
Tommy and the Origami Rebel Alliance are still fighting the FunTime takeover. Principal Rabbiski said she would do something about it, but they are still stuck listening to the awful songs Professor FunTime and Gizmo are singing. Can the put an end to FunTime? Should they listen to Origami Yoda? Does Dwight even care anymore?
Good for ages 9 and up
*We went from me reading these books to my son to him reading them to me (full disclosure - he would much prefer I read to him, but school reading requirements have him doing some of the reading too).*
Good for ages 9 and up
*We went from me reading these books to my son to him reading them to me (full disclosure - he would much prefer I read to him, but school reading requirements have him doing some of the reading too).*