About This Book
A parent would reach for this book when their child is navigating a complicated friendship or feeling the pressure of high expectations. It is a powerful choice for a middle-grader who is starting to realize that the people they once looked up to might not always make the right choices, or for a child who feels like an outsider because they choose to do what is right rather than what is easy. The story follows Ferus Olin, a former Jedi trainee who must navigate the dangerous world of the Galactic Empire to save his friends. While the backdrop is a high-stakes space adventure, the emotional core centers on Ferus's rivalry with Anakin Skywalker and the internal battle to maintain one's integrity in a corrupt system. It is a fast-paced chapter book that uses a familiar universe to explore complex themes of betrayal, resilience, and the courage required to stand alone against injustice.
