I really loved Origami Yoda by Tom Angleberger. It was a fun irreverent book with a lot of heart. When I heard that Tom was writing another book I was eager to check it out.
(If you’re looking for information about the giveaway I will post it below.)
The author states that he was inspired by Dickens and it shows. Horton Halfpott is a lowly, good-hearted kitchen boy who finds himself thrust into a story filled with: A stolen diamond, snooping stable boys, a famous detective, the disappearance of a valuable wig, love, pickle eclairs, unbridled Evil, and the Black Deeds of the Shipless Pirates. This is a fun book.(If you’re still looking for information about the giveaway I will post it below, it’s almost time.)
Here is the book description from Amulet Books:
Tom Angleberger’s latest, loopiest middle-grade novel begins when M’Lady Luggertuck loosens her corset (it’s never been loosened before!), thereby setting off a chain of events in which all the strict rules of Smugwick Manor are abandoned. When, as a result of “the Loosening,” the precious family heirloom, the Luggertuck Lump (quite literally a lump), goes missing, the Luggertucks look for someone to blame. Is it Horton Halfpott, the good-natured but lowly kitchen boy who can’t tell a lie? Or one of the many colorful cast members in this silly romp of a mystery.
(Not quite yet, but we’re getting closer)
Book Thoughts:
- This book with is a great read with short, fast paced chapters, slapstick humor and humorous asides.
- This book will appeal to both boys and girls alike.
- The windows on the book cover glow in the dark!
- Once again the author has created a fun irreverent book with a lot of heart.
For more information about Horton Halfpott, check out the official website. For more information about author Tom Angleberger, check out the following websites: Berger & Burger orThe Strange Case of Origami Yoda. If your a fan of Origami Yoda and can’t wait for more, your in luck, Darth Paper Strikes Back is scheduled for release September 2011.
And now it’s time for the BIG GIVEAWAY!
Author Tom Angleberger has graciously agreed to offer an original drawing of the winner’s favorite character.
Or if you don’t have a favorite yet, he’ll do a Portrait of M’Lady.
What do I need to do to win the fabulous prize, you say? Simply respond and let us know whether you think the Luggertuck Lump is truly a diamond or a lump of rock.
In this case cheating is encouraged and you will find the answer by reading Horton Halfpott. We will select a winner at random on May 20th, so you procrastinators out there only have 10 days to respond.
So lump of rock or diamond? Which one do you think it is?
Suzanne Santillan
Writing on the Sidewalk
Lumpy diamond!!! Bet you didn’t see that answer coming. I want a M’Lady drawing so bad I will even trade in my lumpy diamond for it.
I think it’s a lump of rock! Thankfully for M’Lady and unfortunately for Lord Emberly and the good guys. I love Bump and friends! They are my faves.
It is not a diamond. It is called a rock but might it not be glass?
Of course it’s a lump of rock! Like so much in the book that is thought to be of value — title, position, reputation, social standing, Luther Luggertuck — it’s completely worthless.
I love this book! Even the villainous pirates aren’t as bad as the snotty aristocrats … I mean, they require justification for their crimes. And the bit about “kitchen boys are extra” … sigh …
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If I were purely guessing, I’d say a diamond in the rough (stage of being a lowly lump) but I now know it for the just-a-lump that it is. What a funny book with so many great twists and turns!
diamond!!!!
lump of rock I hope I’m right I want a drawing so bad
It is a lump of rock. It even says so in its name. My favorate character is Manga Dwight and Origami Yoda.
DIAMOND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have a great feeling about this (I’ve never actually read the book)
This one was hard for me personally to get through, but I think my students will enjoy it. Thanks for the positive review.
I’ll avoid the lump question because Tom graciously let my class (and my son) have an advance copy (the real one glows in the dark!). We loved the book even though my 10 year olds have no idea who Dickens is 🙂 The whole class agreed that a main hero of the book is Bump, a lowly stableboy (he gets trapped in Hercules’ armpit for starters). We would choose Bump to be the character Tom gives away. Everyone go and get this book.
Oh this is a fun contest and wow! a drawing of a favorite character…Horton, Cecily – can I get both together? As to the answer…a lump of rock of course…had fun with this book and so did my students.
Diamond!
Hey, the super-folders are here too!
Diamond – Polished and shiny!
P.S. Sarah – You guessed correctly what G.O.G. stands for! Way to go! I bet you’re good at puzzles, too!
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I think it is a diamond… And if I won it would be cool to have a soapy the monkey drawing
It is just a Lump I read the book… It is of great value to the Luggertuck family and is a prized hereditary possesion.