New Releases by Tom Angleberger

Lyle Hertzog and his friends Marilla and Dave are the Qwikpick Adventure Society, three kids who seek out big adventures in their seemingly quiet hometown of Crickenburg. Tour a sewage plant? They’ve done it. Break into an abandoned research facility to spot a rat with a human face? Check. But their third exploit just might be their most daring yet. Local legend has it that a slave master was buried standing up in the plantation’s family tomb. Why? So that he could continue overseeing his slaves—even in death! When the Qwikpickers hear about this, they decide it’s high time to administer some 200-year-overdue justice and knock him down. Mission Kick a Corpse is on.

Stick figures to the dark side only lead To doodle like a Jedi you must learn With this companion to the blockbuster bestselling Origami Yoda series, beloved author Tom Angleberger--with the help of the kids from McQuarrie Middle School--presents young Padawans with dozens of activities from the Star Wars universe. Padawans can learn how to fold R2-D2 and C-3PO, draw Jabba, and even build a fully functioning ChapStick rocket Other Force-mastering activities include: "Kellen''s Guide to Cool Letters," "Mike''s Complete Rules and Tips for Pencil Pod-Racing," "Rhondella''s Tips for Photographing Origami," and much more With Tom Angleberger''s goofy sense of humor and accessible art style, Art2-D2''s Guide to Folding and Doodling is sure to satisfy and inspire the millions of Origami Yoda and Star Wars fans. May the doodles be with you Includes 16-page color insert with 10 pages of colored pull-out origami paper; instructions to make Yoda, Darth, C-3PO, Admiral Ackbar, and R2-D2; a section on photographing your origami creations, and two Star Wars backdrops to photograph them against. This is the blockbuster bestselling Origami Yoda series, written by Tom Angleberger, author of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi: Beware the Power of the Dark Side, showcasing his proven knack for authentically capturing the intrigues, fads, and dramas of middle school in "a satisfying tale of friendship and just resistance to authority" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review). Praise for Art2-D2''s Guide to Folding and Doodling "Once again, Angleberger''s humor, which presents itself in the text through characters from the series, in both human and origami form, connects with middle-grade readers. ''Art2'' and the other ''Origami Yoda'' books are the ultimate example of the by-a-fan/for-the-fans format, which succeeds if executed properly. This did he." --Florida Times-Union "Excellent activity-book offshoot of Angleberger''s bestselling Origami Yoda series... The banter and tongue-and-cheek humor of the previous books is present, along with encouragement." --Publishers Weekly "The presentation''s offbeat attitude, ingenuity, and wit, many libraries will want to stock this high interest book..." --Booklist "Fans (and nonfans, if there are any) of the "Origami Yoda" series (Abrams) and website will find new opportunities aplenty for foolery in this spinoff compendium of progressively challenging hands-on instructions for drawing, folding, and goofing around with (mostly) Star Wars characters." --School Library Journal

After battling deadly space piranhas in Sector 7 of the Cosmos, Rocket and Groot crash-land on a planet made up of strip malls, maniacal robots bent on customer service, and killer toilets - yes, killer toilets! Told through the eyes of Rocket, the A dventures of Rocket and Groot will feature simple black-and-white drawing throughout, as Rocket uses a space stylus to express his adventures, visually, while Veronica, their space recording companion, lays out the adventure in text! Granted, the drawings are done by a space Raccoon with a bad attitude, but what would happen if he gave Groot a shot to draw an adventure they had been on? what would we get? We''ll find out in the final chapter!

Comment une princesse, un vaurien, un géant poilu, deux droïdes, des petites bêtes sympathiques et un chevalier Jedi sauvent la galaxie. Une nouvelle Étoile Noire est en cours de construction près de la lune d''Endor. L''Empereur Palpatine en personne doit venir en superviser l''achèvement. Mais pour l''instant, Luke Skywalker et la princesse Leïa doivent délivrer Han Solo, prisonnier de son bloc de carbonite, entre les griffes de Jabba le Hutt. Ce n''est qu''une fois cette mission remplie que nos héros pourront prendre part à l''ultime bataille contre l''Empire. Celle dont dépend le sort de la galaxie. Celle qui verra Luke affronter son père en duel.

Une nouvelle Etoile Noire est en cours de construction près de la lune d''Endor. L''Empereur Palpatine en personne doit venir en superviser l''achèvement. Mais pour l''instant, Luke Skywalker et la princesse Leïa doivent délivrer Han Solo, prisonnier de son bloc de carbonite, entre les griffes de Jabba le Hutt. Ce n''est qu''une fois cette mission remplie que nos héros pourront prendre part à l''ultime bataille contre l''Empire. Celle dont dépend le sort de la galaxie. Celle qui verra Luke affronter son père en duel.

Nacherzählung des Star-Wars-Film VI: Auf dem Planeten Endor kommt es zum Showdown. Oben im Orbit kämpft Luke gegen Darth Vader und den Imperator und unten im Wald müssen es Han und Leia mit den Sturmtruppen aufnehmen. Glücklicherweise sind sie nicht allein. Ab 11.

Acclaimed, New York Times best-selling author Tom Angleberger delivers a captivating retelling of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi like you''ve never experienced before, infusing the iconic, classic tale of good versus evil with a unique perspective and narrative style that will speak directly to today''s young readers while enhancing the Star Wars experience for core fans of the saga.

Lyle Hertzog and his friends Marilla and Dave are the Qwikpick Adventure Society, three kids who seek out adventure in their seemingly quiet hometown of Crickenburg. On the hunt for their next big adventure—something to top the Fountain of Poop, if that’s even possible—the kids overhear a construction worker telling his buddies about a rat with a human face he saw in the basement of an old research facility. The decision is unanimous: the next adventure for the Qwikpick Society is on! But when their trip to find the rat doesn’t go quite as expected, the trio gets in big trouble. Will the second adventure for the Qwikpick Society also be their last?

With Dwight at another school, the kids at McQuarrie Middle School do not have access to Origami Yoda''s advice. One day Sara comes to McQuarrie with something she said she got from Dwight...something big and hairy. It''s a Fortune Wookiee. If that''s n

A retelling of the classic Star Wars film, Return of the Jedi, written by New York Times best-selling author, Tom Angleberger, as you''ve never read it before.

While searching for the Rat with the Human Face, friendships fray as club members Dave and Lyle compete for Marilla.

The thrilling conclusion to the New York Times bestselling Origami Yoda series from Tom Angleberger! A field trip without origami? What the Hutt? The Origami Rebel Alliance is off to Washington, D.C.! But there''s a hitch. Principal Rabbski has banned origami. Without the Jedi-wise advice of Origami Yoda, how will Tommy and the gang navigate the serious drama of a class trip? Luckily, Dwight comes prepared with green Fruit Roll-Ups that he can whip into emergency Fruitigami Yodas. Unluckily, Harvey also comes prepared with a wrinkly, hateful pickle. Can Fruitigami Yoda figure out why Emperor Pickletine is acting so sour . . . before the Emperor pushes this field trip into the Dark Side? The final battle between the forces of good and evil at McQuarrie has everything: Twists! Snacks! Secrets! But who is keeping the biggest secret of all? Origami Yoda himself, and it''s a shocker! Includes instructions for folding your own origami.

Door de vreemde adviezen van Origami Yoda is Dennis geschorst. Einde Origami Yoda. De vingerpop Darth Paper van aartsvijand Harold heeft zijn plaats ingenomen. Maar Dennis'' vrienden laten het er niet bij zitten. Vanaf ca. 10 jaar.

Des dizaines d''activités pour découvrir l''univers d''origami Yoda et des élèves du collège Mcquarrie ! Au programme : apprendre à dessiner origami Yoda en une seconde seulement. Réaliser une marionnette princesse Leia. Parler comme Yoda. Fabriquer un déguisement ... en papier ! Et plein d''autres idées géniales !

This hilarious, highly original series, which so astutely captures the odd preoccupations of middle schoolers, will appeal to the many fans of the Origami Yoda series and such gross-out classics as How to Eat Fried Worms and Freckle Juice. Lyle Hertzog and his friends Marilla and Dave expect to spend another dull holiday passing time at the local Qwikpick convenience store. Then an article in their hometown paper catches their eye—the sludge fountain at the nearby sewage plant is being retired. With this news, the three friends decide they’re not just normal kids who don’t have Christmas plans: they’re the Qwikpick Adventure Society. Their first mission: to see the “poop fountain” before it fades from glory. Told with the mix of journal entries, doodles, and handwritten notes that has made the Origami Yoda books so appealing, this is another great series from a master chronicler of middle school. Praise for The Qwikpick Papers "Laugh-out-loud high jinks tailormade for reluctant readers. A hilarious and well- designed update." --School Library Journal Summer 2014 Kids'' Indie Next List

Harvey , molesta cuando su dedo marioneta de papel Darth trae humillación , consigue Dwight suspendido , pero Origami Yoda pide Tommy y Kellan , ahora en el séptimo grado , para hacer un nuevo casefile para persuadir a la Junta Escolar a reintegrar a Dwight.

The battle for seventh grade continues in the New York Times–bestselling series featuring origami Star Wars puppets you can make at home! Help us, Principal Rabbski. You’re our only hope. In their fight against FunTime, the tedious, elective-crushing test prep program, Origami Yoda and the Rebel Alliance have found allies in unexpected places. But the allegiance of one mysterious, all-powerful figure remains to be seen: Principal Rabbski. She says she’ll help the rebels, but the state standard tests are just a month away, and the FunTime Menace is as strong as ever. With time running out, one rebel decides to take matters into her own hands. Code name: Princess Labelmaker. Convinced that the Alliance’s case file will persuade Rabbski to join the fight, Princess Labelmaker steals it and delivers it right to the principal herself! Will the case file convert the principal . . . or bring about the Alliance’s doom? Includes instructions for folding your own Leia and Luke.

This hilarious, highly original series, which so astutely captures the odd preoccupations of middle schoolers, will appeal to the many fans of the Origami Yoda series and such gross-out classics as?How to Eat Fried Worms?and?Freckle Juice. Lyle Hertzog and his friends Marilla and Dave expect to spend another dull holiday passing time at the local Qwikpick convenience store. Then an article in their hometown paper catches their eye?the sludge fountain at the nearby sewage plant is being retired. With this news, the three friends decide they''re not just normal kids who don''t have Christmas plans: they''re the Qwikpick Adventure Society. Their first mission: to see the "poop fountain" before it fades from glory. Told with the mix of journal entries, doodles, and handwritten notes that has made the Origami Yoda books so appealing, this is another great series from a master chronicler of middle school.

Dwight es un chico que hace muchas cosas raras, como usar la misma camiseta durante un mes o prentender que los demás lo llamen "Capitan Dwight''. Esto es patético, sobre todo para Tommy, que se sienta junto a él durante el almuerzo. Pero hay algo que Dwight hace muy bien, origami. Ha creado un Yoda de papel y lo lleva en el dedo. Y ahi es donde las cosas se ponen misteriosas. Yoda Origami puede predecir el futuro y aconsejar la mejor forma de resolver un problema delicado. Sus consejos realmente funcionan, y todos los chicos del colegio se acercan a consultarle.

First they were given AutoLaces, then NanoGyroWheels, then FissionSoles and TurboBrains…and then they took over the world. But can they keep it? A short story from Guys Read: Other Worlds, edited by Jon Scieszka.

Other Worlds, the fourth volume in Jon Scieszka’s Guys Read anthology series for tween boys, features ten thrilling new tales of science fiction and fantasy from some of the biggest names in children’s literature. Prepare yourself for ten trips into the unknown, as ten of your favorite writers—Rick Riordan, who has written an all-new and exclusive Percy Jackson tale, Tom Angleberger of Origami Yoda fame, Newbery medalist Rebecca Stead, Shannon Hale, D. J. MacHale, Eric Nylund, Kenneth Oppel, Neal Shusterman, Shaun Tan, and none other than the late Ray Bradbury—spin tales of fantasy and science fiction the likes of which you have never imagined. Compiled by National Ambassador for Children’s Literature (and Secret Ambassador for the Intergalactic Alliance) Jon Scieszka, Guys Read: Other Worlds is sure to boldly take you where no reader has gone before.

Ten incredible trips into the unknown await you...

The Surprise Attack of Jabba the Puppett isthe fourth case file of the New York Times bestselling Origami Yoda series from Tom Angleberger! Some problems are too big for Origami Yoda alone . . . This semester, Dwight, Tommy, Sara, and the gang must face their deadliest enemy yet: the FunTime Education System. Meant to raise standardized test scores, the mind-numbing videos of Professor FunTime and his singing calculator are driving everybody crazy! And worse yet, to make time for FunTime, all electives—drama, art, band—have been canceled! Naturally, the kids turn to Origami Yoda for help, but he tells them that this enemy is too strong for him to fight alone. If they want to get their favorite classes back, they must form a Rebel Alliance. Soon dozens of kids, each with his or her own origami puppet, join the Alliance. But will the Force be with them—or will they be defeated by the FunTime Menace? “Fans of the series will relish the side drawings’ goofy humor, the new puppets to make, and the cliff-hanger promising more to come.” —School Library Journal Includes instructions for folding your own origami Jabba and Ewok. The Origami Yoda series The Strange Case of Origami Yoda Darth Paper Strikes Back The Secret of the Fortune Wookiee The Surprise Attack of Jabba the Puppett Princess Labelmaker to the Rescue! Emperor Pickletine Rides the Bus Art2-D2’s Guide to Folding and Doodling: An Origami Yoda Activity Book

“Yankee Doodle went to town / a-riding on a pony / stuck a feather in his hat / and called it macaroni.” Many know the song “Yankee Doodle Dandy,” but few understand it. This unapologetically silly picture book reveals that the legendary ride to town (and the whole macaroni thing) was all suggested by Mr. Doodle’s overeager pony. This just makes Mr. Doodle cranky: “I do not want macaroni. I do not want a feather. I do not want any other clothing, any other pasta, or any other parts of a bird. I do not want anything that they have in town!” A historical note ends this colorful, comical take on a nonsensical old song.

Stupeur au collège McQuarrie : Dennis s''est fait renvoyer ! Les prédictions de son Yoda en papier perturberaient la vie du collège. Maintenant, c''est un autre personnage qui fait la loi : Kraft Vador, la marionnette en papier de Harvey. Et le moins que l''on puisse dire, c''est qu''il est beaucoup moins sympa qu''Origami Yoda ! Pour Tommy, ça ne fait aucun doute : à force de se faire humilier par Yoda, Harvey est passé du côté obscur de la Force, et son Kraft Vador est responsable du renvoi de Dennis. Avec l''aide de ses amis - et de Yoda - Tommy enquête et monte un nouveau dossier, cette fois pour prouver l''innocence de Dennis. Une nouvelle série de témoignages drôles et touchants qui démontre qu''au collège comme ailleurs, la solidarité est une sacré vertu !