Star Wars Lost Stars, Vol. 1 (manga)

by Claudia Gray, Yusaku Komiyama (Artist)

Overview

The Empire can be seductive, particularly if you’re an aspiring young pilot...   Sharing a love of ships and an admiration for the Empire, childhood friends Thane Kyrell and Ciena Ree enroll in the Imperial Academy in the hopes of realizing their dream of joining the fleet. The more they learn, however, the more their loyalties—to the Empire and to each other—are put to the test.   Will Thane and Ciena’s friendship—or even they themselves—survive the trials ahead?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781975326531
Publisher:	Yen Press
Publication date:	05/08/2018
Series:	Star Wars Lost Stars (manga) Series , #1
Pages:	256
Product dimensions:	4.90(w) x 7.40(h) x 1.00(d)
Age Range:	12 - 18 Years

About the Author

Claudia Gray is the New York Times bestselling author of many science fiction and paranormal fantasy books for young adults, including Defy the Stars, Defy the Worlds, the Firebird series, the Evernight series, the Spellcaster series, and Fateful. She's also had a chance to work in a galaxy far, far away as the author of the Star Wars novels Lost Stars, Bloodline, and Leia, Princess of Alderaan. Born a fangirl, she loves obsessing over geeky movies and TV shows, as well as reading and occasionally writing fanfiction; however, she periodically leaves the house to go kayaking, do a little hiking, or travel the world. She will take your Jane Austen trivia challenge any day, anytime. Currently she lives in New Orleans.

Editorial Reviews

09/01/2018
Gr 6 Up–This graphic novel adaptation of Gray's prose work of the same name opens with the events leading up to The Empire Strikes Back. Thane Kyrell, an expert pilot for the Rebel Alliance, reflects on the lives lost during the battle on the ice planet Hoth and flashes back to life before the war, back on the planet Jelucan. As a child, Thane becomes best friends with Ciena despite Jelucan's class divisions: Ciena's family are First Wave settlers and have remained relatively poor, while Thane's Second Wave ancestors came after and established an economy and commerce. The Galactic Empire, gaining power and prominence, promises to fulfill their lofty ambitions. The teens join the army and are submitted to rigorous training. When sabotage threatens both of them, Thane defects to the Rebel Alliance, leaving Ciena ever determined to become the best soldier in the Imperial Army. The narrative explores class struggle, racial identity, and societal disillusionment. Teen and adult readers will enjoy this tale that features favorite characters such as Han Solo, Chewbacca, Darth Vader, and even Grand Moff Tarkin. Manga-style illustrations enhance action-packed scenes with full-page explosions and magnified views of ships and gadgets. Komiyama gives the story a decidedly intergalactic feel, enlarging its scope with artwork that spills out of the frames. VERDICT Perfect for reluctant readers and anyone who enjoys the "Star Wars" franchise.—Elise Martinez, Zion-Benton Public Library, IL

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