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Tom Angleberger

Tom Angleberger, author of the New York Times bestselling Origami Yoda series, has been a Star Wars fan and collector since 1977. Growing up before the dawn of the VCR, Tom listened to Star Wars again and again on cassette tape. His first action figure was C–3PO and his most recent (very recent) was a sandtrooper. He lives in Virginia with his wife, author and illustrator Cece Bell.
Star Wars: The Mighty Chewbacca in the Forest of Fear
Rocket and Groot: Stranded on Planet Strip Mall!
Star Wars: Return of the Jedi: Beware the Power of the Dark Side!
Stonewall Hinkleman and the Battle of Bull Run

Books

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Star Wars: The Mighty Chewbacca in the Forest of Fear
Rocket and Groot: Stranded on Planet Strip Mall!
Star Wars: Return of the Jedi: Beware the Power of the Dark Side!
Stonewall Hinkleman and the Battle of Bull Run

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