Star Wars: Jedi Academy
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| Rating | : | 4.10 (685 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0545505178 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 160 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-12-05 |
| Language | : | English |
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My son LOVED this It's been a struggle trying to find something to interest our 8 year old in reading. After his teacher suggested we get him a graphic novel, I happened upon this and was excited to find him something Star Wars related (we eat, breathe and bleed Star Wars in this house). The day we g. An Attractive Middle School Variation on Star Wars Pop Bop Think of this as a sort of graphic-chapter-book, and I mean that in a very good way.Mr. Brown has taken practically every important aspect of the Star Wars canon, written it in a style that would be interesting for and accessible to an early reader, illustrated it with very clever a. "Five Stars" according to Amy Tremblay. My nephew was so happy to get this.Arrived earlier than expected!
Interspersed throughout the panels depicting events referred to in the diary are other items of interest, such as the boy's schedule and report card. The book's style matched with the popular subject will guarantee circulation in any collection. Brown combines Star Wars excitement with real-life kid problems to make a fresh, inspiring, and humorous take on the franchise.—J. While it might be disappointing for those familiar with this world to see scant representation of beloved characters, it makes the book an easy starting point for new fans. From School Library Journal Gr 3–8—Roan Novachez has been personally invited by Yoda to attend Jedi Academy, but he's afraid that he'll flunk out and have to attend the Agriculture Academy on Tatooine next year. Poole, Webster Public Library, NY . M. There are plenty of references to other elements (the T-16 Skyhopper and Jedi training remotes, for example) for diehards to get excited about. With the exc
The setting? A galaxy far, far awayRoan's one dream is to leave home and attend Pilot Academy like his older brother, father, and grandfather. New York Times bestselling author/illustrator Jeffrey Brown takes readers to a middle school in a galaxy far, far away.This incredible, original story captures all of the humor, awkwardness, fun, and frustrations of middle school--all told through one boy's comics, journal entries, letters, doodles, and newspaper clippings. Oh, and he learns other important things too--like how to make a baking soda volcano, fence with a lightsaber, slow dance with a girl, and lift boulders with the Force.. But just as Roan is mysteriously denied entrance to Pilot School, he is invited to attend Jedi Academy--a school that he didn't apply to and only recruits children when they are just a few years old. That is, until nowThis inventive novel follows Roan's first year at Jedi Academy where, under the tutelage of Master Yoda, he learns that he possesses more strength and potential than he could have ever dreamed