Book details
Star Wars: The High Republic: Escape from Valo
Published in
2024
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Description
Star Wars: The High Republic, the New York Times best-selling series, continues. . . . For light and life!Journey to the embattled Occlusion Zone in this action-packed adventure set hundreds of years before the Skywalker saga! It's a dark and dangerous time for the galaxy in which communication has been rendered nearly impossible in Nihil-controlled space as the nefarious pirates continue to threaten the Republic's very existence. Join Jedi Padawan Ram Jomaram-and some Jedi younglings-as they plot their escape from enemy territory.Hopeful Jedi younglings will have to work together to overcome their fears in order to survive-and help save the galaxy.
Age
8-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
384 pages
Why to read
- Expands the Star Wars Universe: 'Star Wars: The High Republic: Escape from Valo' is set in a relatively unexplored era of the Star Wars timeline, allowing readers to discover new characters, planets, and lore that enrich the overall mythology of the Star Wars universe.
- Engaging Storytelling: Daniel José Older is known for his captivating storytelling style, which combines action, humor, and depth. This book promises to deliver an engaging narrative that will keep readers hooked from beginning to end.
- Character Development: The High Republic series focuses on the development of both new and familiar characters. This book provides an opportunity to dive deeper into the lives and adventures of the Jedi during the peak of their order, offering a fresh perspective on their values, struggles, and triumphs.
- Connects to a Larger Narrative: 'Escape from Valo' is part of the larger High Republic initiative, which includes novels, comics, and other media. Reading this book allows fans to be part of a broader storytelling experience and understand the connections and overarching plots within this new chapter of the Star Wars saga.