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alefclark's review against another edition
5.0
We listened to this on a road trip with the kids & we all loved it! It was fun & funny. I can't wait to read the other titles.
jennyreadit's review against another edition
4.0
I checked this out because I wanted to be familiar with what books were popular with kids.... As a boy reader.. it's a must read. As an adult, I can appreciate the humor and connections to Star Wars. Also has a cool origami pattern at the back. When I mentioned I had read it to a class, five boys were awestruck that I even mentioned it.... and then five more kids ran to the media center to check it out:)
raekoch's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
3.5
Funny. Good read for preteens. A few laugh out loud moments.
hambysmith's review against another edition
5.0
I read this book with my 7yo son and we both loved it.
sznngibbs's review against another edition
5.0
Love how Tom Angleberger uses language JUST like a sixth-grader. He's nailed it when it comes to that! Fun story and love how the pages look all crinkly and have those scribbles and drawings on them. One that reluctant readers should grab on to.
danelleeb's review against another edition
5.0
A great middle grades book that my almost-7-year-old loved; and I loved it right along with him.
Dwight, a "weird" sixth grader, has made his own origami Yoda finger puppet. Using a horrible Yoda voice, he begins doling out advice to any and every kid who asks Yoda. When the advice starts to work, everyone thinks the puppet is magic. Well, almost everyone - there are the non-believers (Harvey, mostly) and a few who think it's just strange. The book is a collection of essays, transcripts, etc. in which Tommy tries to figure out if the finger puppet does indeed have magic powers.
The book was fun and the multiple POV's really work. Like I said, it's a great middle grades book and perfect for boys - though I'm sure girls would dig it, too.
Dwight, a "weird" sixth grader, has made his own origami Yoda finger puppet. Using a horrible Yoda voice, he begins doling out advice to any and every kid who asks Yoda. When the advice starts to work, everyone thinks the puppet is magic. Well, almost everyone - there are the non-believers (Harvey, mostly) and a few who think it's just strange. The book is a collection of essays, transcripts, etc. in which Tommy tries to figure out if the finger puppet does indeed have magic powers.
The book was fun and the multiple POV's really work. Like I said, it's a great middle grades book and perfect for boys - though I'm sure girls would dig it, too.
centaurstesticle's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I AM HARVEY
marcorona's review against another edition
4.0
My kids flew through this book and the entire series so i had to read it for myself. Cleverly written book about middle school and the trials and tribulations.
kmpierce5's review against another edition
4.0
Definitely good for the kids who have read all the Wimpy Kid books and don't know what to read next. Funny, although there are a few girls in this one...