About This Book
A parent should reach for this book when their child feels crushed by academic pressure or sees school as a joyless chore. The third book in the popular Origami Yoda series, this story follows the students of McQuarrie Middle School as they face a new menace: a rigid, creativity-killing educational program called FunTime, designed to do nothing but raise test scores. The students, led by the quirky Dwight and his wise paper finger puppet, must use humor, teamwork, and a little bit of rebellion to save their school. It's a hilarious and validating story for any child who feels unheard in the face of overwhelming rules, reminding them that creativity and collaboration are powerful tools.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The core topic is the intense academic pressure and loss of individuality within a rigid educational system. This is handled metaphorically through the 'Menace' of FunTime, but it is grounded in real-world student anxieties. The resolution is hopeful and empowering, demonstrating that student voices can create change. The approach is entirely secular. Social conflicts like peer pressure are present but are secondary to the main plot and handled with humor.
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