ManaReads :: Early Middle Reader
With more words and fewer pictures, these books are perfect for early/mid-elementary-age kids looking for great plots and cool characters!
Darth Paper Strikes Back
A long-awaited sequel to The Strange Case of Origami Yoda! Origami Yoda has solved a lot of problems, but his creator, Dwight, has plenty of his own. After a Paper Vader shows up, Dwight's behavior takes a turn to the "dark side," and he ends up getting suspended and possibly expelled from school. His friends, who believe that Origami Yoda has special Jedi powers, are compiling evidence to state their case to the school board to free Dwight. Find out what becomes of Dwight, Origami Yoda, P… read more »
The Stange Case of Origami Yoda
A must read for Star Wars and Wimpy Kid fans! This is a collection of stories about an Origami Yoda finger puppet who seems to help people solve their problems. The strange part is, the person attached to the puppet seems like he's the one from the Dagobah System. Is he really a Jedi master or just a chunk of paper pulp? Read all of the "case studies" to decide for yourself. … read more »
The Year of the Book
In Chinese, peng you means friend. But in any language, all Anna knows for certain is that friendship is complicated. When Anna needs company, she turns to her books. Whether traveling through A Wrinkle in Time, or peering over My Side of the Mountain, books provide what real life cannot—constant companionship and insight into her changing world. Books, however, can’t tell Anna how to find a true friend. She’ll have to discover that on her own. In the … read more »
