<p>The hilarious, clever, and much-anticipated follow-up to the breakout hit, <I>The Strange Case of Origami Yoda!</I><BR /> It is a dark time at Ralph McQuarrie Middle School. After suffering several Origami Yoda&#8211;related humiliations, Harvey manages to get Dwight suspended from school for being a "troublemaker." Origami Yoda pleads with Tommy and Kellen to save Dwight by making a new case file&#8212;one that will show how Dwight's presence benefits McQuarrie. With the help of their friends, Tommy and Kellen record cases such as "Origami Yoda and the Pre-eaten Wiener," "Origami Yoda and the Exploding Pizza Bagels," and "Origami Yoda and <I>Wonderland: The Musical</I>." But Harvey and his Darth Paper puppet have a secret plan that could make Dwight's suspension permanent . . .<P>This is the second case file in the blockbuster bestselling Origami Yoda series, written by Tom Angleberger, author of <I>Star Wars: Return of the Jedi: Beware the Power of the Dark Side</I><I>, </I>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" (<I>Kirkus Reviews</I>, starred review).</P><P>Praise for <I>Darth Paper Strikes Back</I></P><p><B>STARRED REIVEW</B><p>"Angleberger's just-as-funny follow-up to <I>The Strange Case of Origami Yoda</I> delves deeper into the mystery of the helpful paper Yoda in a satisfying tale of friendship and just resistance to authority.Pitch-perfect middle-school milieu and enough Star Wars references (and laughs) to satisfy fans and win new ones."<p>&#8212;<I>Kirkus Reviews, </I>starred review<p><B> </B><p>"In this imaginative sequel...author Tom Angleberger has his finger puppet squarely on the erratic pulse of middle-school life, with its shifting allegiances, squeals, moans and misgivings."<p>&#8212;<I>Washington Post</I> <p><B> </B><p>"As with this story's predecessor, the well-observed middle-school dynamics (and Angleberger's sharp sense of humor) are greatly amplified by the book's design, which includes faux wrinkled pages, abundant doodles, and other scrawled marginalia. It's a natural step up from the Wimpy Kid series, with more text and narrative complexity, but just as much on-target humor and all-around fun." &#8212;<I>Publishers Weekly</I> "This book is honest, funny, and immensely entertaining. The illustrations and design will engage readers. Based on the positive reception <I>Origami Yoda</I> has received, kids will be clamoring for this sequel. They won't be disappointed." &#8212;<I>School Library Journal</I><p> <p>"The Force is with Tom Angleberger in this sequel to his funny and clever novel/comics hybrid, <I>The Strange Case of Origami Yoda. </I>A sequel to equal the funny and clever novel/comics debut of the Origami Yoda, as Dwight's friends try to save him from reform school.<p>&#8212;<I>Shelf Awareness</I> <p> <P>"With the same deft touch that made <I>The Strange Case of Origami Yoda</I> a pleasure, Angleberger takes readers through the ups and downs of adolescence." &#8212;<I>Portland Book Review </I> </P><p> <p>"<I>Darth Paper</I> offers further proof that Angleberger really understands middle-schoolers and the daily dramas that engulf them, while still finding the humor inherent in their situations.<p>&#8212;<I>Scripps News</I>