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Synopsis
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In this essential Star Wars Legends novel-the first ever to take place after the events of the original trilogy-Grand Admiral Thrawn makes his debut on the galactic stage. Five years ago, the Rebel Alliance destroyed the Death Star, defeated Darth Vader and the Emperor, and drove the remnants of the old Imperial Starfleet to a distant corner of the galaxy. Princess Leia and Han Solo are married and expecting twins. And Luke Skywalker has become the first in a long-awaited line of Jedi Knights. But thousands of light-years away, the last of the Emperor's warlords, Grand Admiral Thrawn, has taken command of the shattered Imperial fleet, readied it for war, and pointed it at the fragile heart of the New Republic. For this dark warrior has made a vital discovery that could destroy everything the courageous men and women of the Rebel Alliance fought so hard to build.
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Is Star Wars: Heir to the Empire appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This Star Wars novel contains space combat sequences and strategic military conflicts typical of the franchise, but without graphic violence or mature content. Language is mild with no profanity, and romantic elements are limited to established married relationships.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include war, violence, and political violence.
Who'll love this
Fans of Star Wars will love seeing Luke, Leia, and Han continue their adventures against a brilliant new Imperial villain five years after Return of the Jedi.