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Synopsis
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In this gripping sequel to Star Wars: The Rising Storm, the light of the Jedi faces its darkest hour. Time and again, the vicious raiders known as the Nihil have sought to bring the golden age of the High Republic to a fiery end. Time and again, the High Republic has emerged battered and weary but victorious thanks to its Jedi protectors—and there is no monument to their cause grander than the Starlight Beacon. Hanging like a jewel in the Outer Rim, the Beacon embodies the High Republic at the apex of its aspirations: a hub of culture and knowledge, a bright torch against the darkness of the unknown, and an extended hand of welcome to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As survivors and refugees flee the Nihil’s attacks, the Beacon and its crew stand ready to shelter and heal. The grateful Knights and Padawans of the Jedi Order stationed there finally have a chance to recover—from the pain of their injuries and the grief of their losses. But the storm they thought had passed still rages; they are simply caught in its eye. Marchion Ro, the true mastermind of the Nihil, is preparing his most daring attack yet—one designed to snuff out the light of the Jedi.
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Is Star Wars: The Fallen Star (The High Republic) appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
Parents should know this book contains space battles, violence with consequences including death, and themes of loss and grief as characters face overwhelming odds. The Jedi characters demonstrate heroism and sacrifice in a war against ruthless raiders.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, mass death, and grief (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will love the epic space battles, Jedi heroes defending the galaxy, and high-stakes action as the iconic Starlight Beacon faces its greatest threat.