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The Strange Case of Origami Yoda (Origami Yoda, Book 1)
Tom Angleberger
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Sixth-grader Tommy has one goal—he must figure out if the Origami Yoda is actually real. While others see the green wad of paper as only a finger puppet, worn by oddball Dwight, Tommy realizes that the Origami Yoda has given out really great advice to his classmates.

As he gathers evidence to make some sort of scientific conclusion about the puppet, Tommy wants to ask Yoda his own question:
Should he ask Sara to the dance?

But he doesn’t know if he can trust Yoda’s advice. Will he end up looking like a fool?