I got this while reading Light of the Jedi because I thought it was another story in the High Republic era, but it turns out it’s just an abridged version of that novel. I think it was still good, and obviously it’s for kids so it’s toned down a lot, but it was still enjoyable. I wish LotJ had pictures in it like this did because it definitely helped with the characters. Also the stickers included are cool, but the collector in me will not let me actually use them lol

Short, fun, and really pretty! Although the story doesn't give us anything new and only focuses on the first part of the destaster (the Nihil aren't even mentioned), this little illustrated book provides a nice start into the High Republic for young readers and has a lot of stunning illustrations. Plus, it has stickers! Who doesn't love stickers?

Read 08/09/2021Ok so I was looking to start getting into the High Republic series, & was sort of lost as to where to start. I love Star Wars, have of course seen the movies a million times but when it comes to all the other star wars stuff, the comics, graphic novels, books, etc, I’ve never even tried to dip my toe in that massive ocean. But my inner nerd has been on the outskirts of this fandom for too long, peeking in, wondering what it’s all about, & so finally I am preparing to make the jump...

Cute overview of The Great Disaster - highlights include art of most of the Jedi from the crisis, helping readers get a better sense of who everyone is in a text-heavy story.

And now it's finally official: I have finally read everything in the high republic! Sure, I was already caught up on the narratives following my completion of Into the Dark, as this book doesn't tell any new stories. But I was interested in acquiring it, primarily because of STICKERS!!!! :DTHE STORY: This is essentially a condensed retelling of the Hetzal Prime sequence in Light of the Jedi for junior audiences. Something crashes into the starship "Legacy Run" while it is traveling through hyper...

First of all, unless you want to be spoiled for Light of the Jedi, read that first.This book is, yes, technically for kids, but I would also highly recommend it for adult fans of Light of the Jedi who thought the book was really fast-paced and frantic in those first hundred pages, and maybe didn't have time to take it all in.The thing about the High Republic (which I love overall) is that it's a lot of brand new characters we haven't seen before. So while Lucasfilm did put put concept art, it's

A great visual companion to the first High Repiblic book. Yes it is aimed at younger readers but it manages to get across the Part 1 of the book in 22 pages but tge book takes 128 pages. Obviously it does not cover everything but enough to get the story across. Great art work as well. If I was going to find something to complain about it is that it us only 22 pages but I have bought comics with the same amount of pages for the same amount if money.

A Cliff Notes version of the cold open that begins Light of the Jedi. It's a pretty basic recap of events for children. It does make a great companion piece to Light of the Jedi though just for the gorgeous illustrations of the many Jedi in the story. If you enjoyed Light of the Jedi, it's worth it to search this out from your local library and breeze through this.

A great kids version of Part 1 of Light of the Jedi, COMPLETE WITH STICKERS OMGGGGGGGGIf I’m being honest, I would’ve bought this even if I didn’t have a child 🤣

A short but cute intro to the High Republic era starring a Wookiee Jedi! Obviously geared towards kids, but it summed up the Great Disaster in a simple way and had interesting characters, even if we didn't get to know them that well.

I liked the pictures, but thought the plot was a bit weak, even for a kids’ book. Still, it was great meeting Burryaga, a wookie Padawan.

A cute kid’s adaption of the beginning of Light of the Jedi. I love that they told the story visually from the POV of a familiar species for kids. I loved the opening spread because it dropped you right in the action. I felt that terrified look, since I knew what was coming!

So, I have this OCD habit, I can't read series or collections out of order-- even if they don't matter. Hence why I read the childrens book version of the first high republic book. Lol It was totally cute, and I hope they do this for all of them for the kiddos.

I picked this up when I went to Barnes & Noble and read the entire thing in one sitting. It was a great illustration of the first part of Light of the Jedi, and if I had kids I would love to share this with them. The illustrations are adorable and it actually helped me picture the characters I read about much easier.

was a good place to start with the high republic. Very simple introduction to some of the characters and the basic plot of this new era. Was very cute and actually was a bit exciting. It was definitely written for a much younger reader but it still put a smile on my face

A lovely children's book that retells the events of part 1 of Light of the Jedi by Charles Soule. There is certainly a challenge in adapting this material for young readers, as it is quite dark. However, Cavan Scott's adaptation focuses on the heroism of the Jedi and how their teamwork and hope allowed them to succeed.The real standout of this small edition is the art (and by extension the stickers...who can say no to stickers!! The art really brings the characters and setting to live with a fri...

The Great Jedi Rescue is a great illustrated version of the The Light of Jedi! While obviously designed for the kids to get on board with things and understand the High Republic it is exceptionally well put together! The illustrtes are brilliant really giving us more of a look at these characters! The script itself is as sharp as the The High Republic and Light of the Jedi and hits the overall ark of the story of the Light of the Jedi as well! It can also serve as a who's who as well for these n...

Today is the day! The High Republic Books have launched! My goal today was to pick up Light of the Jedi at my local Target drive up and my order got canceled twice! They are sold out at all my local shops. It's great to see so much excitement for the series.I was really happy however to get The Great Jedi Rescue in the mail. The book is young readers adaption of the first view chapters of "Light". It includes the fate of The Republic ship The Legacy Run and the Jedi that come to help the people

Very fun introduction for children into the High Republic era, with wonderful artwork highlighting the new ship, clothing, and lightsaber designs.Note: if you're planning to read Light of the Jedi, and do not want to know the broad strokes of the first hundred or so pages of that book, do NOT read this book first! Found out the hard way.