orangerful's review against another edition
4.0
I liked this one a lot better than 'Darth Paper', which I felt was sorta mean when it came to the kid's attacking poor Dwight. 'Fortune Wookiee' is a lot more fun as the kids try to figure out how Dwight is doing at the Tippet Academy (I love all the in-jokes for Star Wars fans). I also love that the creator of the Fortune Wookiee and Han Foldo is a girl. :)
Be warned, this ends on a cliffhanger!!
Be warned, this ends on a cliffhanger!!
kelseyketch's review against another edition
4.0
The Secret of the Fortune Wookiee is yet another fun adventure of the Origami Yoda chronicles. Though not as exciting of the first and second novel, I truly enjoyed this novel. I guess the real reason I did struggle a little with this novel because Dwight is missing from the picture – well, most of the time at least. Kind of funny how he’s the heart and soul of the series and you really don’t notice it until he’s gone.
However! I really loved the twists and turns the Fortune Wookiee presents in this case file. Though, honestly, I’m more a R2D2 and C3PO fan – which I would love to see in one of these novels someday – the Fortune Wookiee and Han Foldo duo are a lot of fun. I also love that it is Sara – a girl – who is left in charge while Dwight is away. And apparently, she’s very good at a wookiee impression.
All in all, I can’t wait to find out what trouble is brewing in McQuarrie Middle School next. And I would recommend this series to anyone who is a kid at heart, or those who just love Star Wars.
For more book reviews, you can also visit my website over at Ketch’s Book Nook. Thank you.
However! I really loved the twists and turns the Fortune Wookiee presents in this case file. Though, honestly, I’m more a R2D2 and C3PO fan – which I would love to see in one of these novels someday – the Fortune Wookiee and Han Foldo duo are a lot of fun. I also love that it is Sara – a girl – who is left in charge while Dwight is away. And apparently, she’s very good at a wookiee impression.
All in all, I can’t wait to find out what trouble is brewing in McQuarrie Middle School next. And I would recommend this series to anyone who is a kid at heart, or those who just love Star Wars.
For more book reviews, you can also visit my website over at Ketch’s Book Nook. Thank you.
quietjenn's review against another edition
3.0
So, you know. More of that. I *do* think that if/when I get around to doing a Star Wars program at the library, we'll make Fortune Wookie's, as the need to make fortues like "Mwraargh" is very strong.
stinalee's review against another edition
4.0
I think this series of books is very clever and funny.
s_hay's review against another edition
3.0
Tommy continues the case files of Origami Yoda but Dwight is now at Tippett academy. Instead of Origami Yoda the kids now look to the Fortune Wookie and Han Foldo for advise as Tommy tries to figure out what's going on with Dwight.
Good for ages 9 and up
Good for ages 9 and up
ubalstecha's review against another edition
3.0
Dwight is at a new school, and the crew that used to rely on his mysterious wisdom are struggling. Dwight has sent them a Fortune Wookie and Han Foldo to help them out. But some of the advice the Wookie is giving isn't very good. They need Dwight back, but can they do it with just the wonkie wookie to help?
The third book of the series delivers more fun and silliness via origami. Tom Angleberger's series is full of the silliness of middle school. Cartoon drawings help make this text accessible for the reluctant readers.
The third book of the series delivers more fun and silliness via origami. Tom Angleberger's series is full of the silliness of middle school. Cartoon drawings help make this text accessible for the reluctant readers.
leslie_d's review against another edition
4.0
I know that boys have and will gravitate toward this series, and it is good that they do, but I really encourage the girls to take them up as well—they will especially enjoy Fortune Wookiee. And maybe I am just biased, but I think geeked-out girls are awesome. And awesomeness is a concern in Fortune Wookiee.
Who likes boring? I’m with Tommy, I would choose weird over boring any day. Fortunately for Tommy, he soon finds school weird enough to warrant a case file and is able to leave boring behind. Tommy finds himself faced with two major questions: What force is driving the Fortune Wookie and what is going on with Dwight at his new school?
Students and staff at Dwight’s new school believe they are being Understanding and caring, and Dwight thinks normal is a benefit, but I think any reader will share Caroline, Tommy, and even Harvey’s sense of panic in this situation. Dwight is rapidly losing that which makes him awesome; awesome, not “special.” “Special” is a demoralizing term here and makes anyone not-normal into an object to be pitied rather than a person only looking for acceptance (quirks included). It becomes increasingly creepy how “Understanding” and its principles seem to have a homogenizing effect on the students. The interesting thing about the criticism the book offers is how it functions as more of a cautionary tale than an all-out-dismissal of the intentions behind the actions. So much comes down to how well we know people and make the effort to understand them as they are—presently. Yes, there is a bit about people changing and growing up—something Middle Schoolers would really like people to notice.
The comedic episodes that make up the case file (aka The Fortune Wookie) have plenty say to its young readers even as it commiserates with them. How do we survive middle school with our singular sense of self intact? and seriously, what is the Big Pink, grandma? It is Angleberger’s sense of humor and personality-rich characters that make this read as fun as it is meaningful.
recommendations: any and all middle-grade student, Star Wars fan or no, though fans will get the references the easiest. (I would love for a Whovian to do a series in Angleberger’s fashion.) for those who like humor; stories about friendship; are interested in activism; and dig origami or kirigami.
of note: >>It helps to read these books in order; Angleberger finesses some of the smoothest transitions between books in a series I’ve seen, but there is a lot of development over its course. >>Angleberger introduces a thread that makes for a highly anticipated next book. Principal Rabbski is implementing a new program that means “so long Arts & Music Ed”…all electives actually. I love how he addresses Middle School concerns beyond relationship troubles. Spend five minutes with N or friends on the subject of music, art, drama, etc. in schools and you will know these young people are not dispassionate on the subject of what is happening in their schools and with their education.
~L (omphaloskepsis)
http://contemplatrix.wordpress.com/2012/09/13/book-the-secret-of-the-fortune-wookiee/
Who likes boring? I’m with Tommy, I would choose weird over boring any day. Fortunately for Tommy, he soon finds school weird enough to warrant a case file and is able to leave boring behind. Tommy finds himself faced with two major questions: What force is driving the Fortune Wookie and what is going on with Dwight at his new school?
Students and staff at Dwight’s new school believe they are being Understanding and caring, and Dwight thinks normal is a benefit, but I think any reader will share Caroline, Tommy, and even Harvey’s sense of panic in this situation. Dwight is rapidly losing that which makes him awesome; awesome, not “special.” “Special” is a demoralizing term here and makes anyone not-normal into an object to be pitied rather than a person only looking for acceptance (quirks included). It becomes increasingly creepy how “Understanding” and its principles seem to have a homogenizing effect on the students. The interesting thing about the criticism the book offers is how it functions as more of a cautionary tale than an all-out-dismissal of the intentions behind the actions. So much comes down to how well we know people and make the effort to understand them as they are—presently. Yes, there is a bit about people changing and growing up—something Middle Schoolers would really like people to notice.
The comedic episodes that make up the case file (aka The Fortune Wookie) have plenty say to its young readers even as it commiserates with them. How do we survive middle school with our singular sense of self intact? and seriously, what is the Big Pink, grandma? It is Angleberger’s sense of humor and personality-rich characters that make this read as fun as it is meaningful.
recommendations: any and all middle-grade student, Star Wars fan or no, though fans will get the references the easiest. (I would love for a Whovian to do a series in Angleberger’s fashion.) for those who like humor; stories about friendship; are interested in activism; and dig origami or kirigami.
of note: >>It helps to read these books in order; Angleberger finesses some of the smoothest transitions between books in a series I’ve seen, but there is a lot of development over its course. >>Angleberger introduces a thread that makes for a highly anticipated next book. Principal Rabbski is implementing a new program that means “so long Arts & Music Ed”…all electives actually. I love how he addresses Middle School concerns beyond relationship troubles. Spend five minutes with N or friends on the subject of music, art, drama, etc. in schools and you will know these young people are not dispassionate on the subject of what is happening in their schools and with their education.
~L (omphaloskepsis)
http://contemplatrix.wordpress.com/2012/09/13/book-the-secret-of-the-fortune-wookiee/
kylielynelle's review against another edition
4.0
A fun, fast read with something for everyone. Looking forward to Jabba the Puppet!
scostner's review against another edition
4.0
Spoiler Alert! I was pleased that in this installment of the series, a girl was the one handing out advice and she really knew all the Star Wars trivia of character names and different species, what happened in each episode, etc. Hooray for girl geeks!