In the third instalment of the Origami Yoda tales, his former classmates (and pals) are missing Dwight and Origami Yoda. The two are now attending Tippett Academy, and McQuarrie Middle School is not nearly the same without them. There is a lot of boredom making its way into the hallowed hallways and no one is pleased with it.
So, when Sara comes to school with a Fortune Wookiee (you might know it as a cootie catcher) that looks like everyone's favorite Wookiee, Chewbaca, things may change. Sara, who is Dwight's neighbor, says that Chewie is a gift from Dwight to help fill the hole left in Origami Yoda's absence. Kids return to seeking advice, and Chewie offers it up gladly. Han Foldo is there to speak for the wookiee. As you know if you are a Star Wars fan, Chewbaca is unintelligible. I love the movie quotes, and the students love the wisdom that is shared. Tommy keeps case files for Chewbaca's clients. He also shows concern for his good friend Dwight, who doesn't seem his old, happy self; rather, he has become normal, not becoming if you were to ask his friends at McQuarrie.
The fun is just as front and center as in the first two, but it will have more meaning and enjoyment if you have read the others. For middle graders with a penchant for Star Wars, there is no drawback to that condition. They will recognize themselves in the characters portrayed, laugh out loud at the silly situations, delight in the comeuppance for those in power. As we come to the end and see the plans that are being made for the students in the coming year, it seems perfectly clear that there is a sequel on the horizon:
"Chewie and Han Foldo were stuck to her refrigerator with magnets. She pulled off Chewie - who she had taped back together - and made him talk:
"WUG!"
I pulled off Han Foldo and made him say the only thing left to say:
"I have a bad feeling about this."
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