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Star Wars: The New Essential Chronology

Daniel Wallace; Kevin J. Anderson (2005)

SubgenreSpace Opera
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads4.31

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

WarViolenceDeath

Protagonist archetypes

Chosen One

Synopsis

At last, it's the ultimate history of the spectacular Star Wars saga, lavishly illustrated and in full color for the first time. With the completion of Episodes I, II, and III, the epic story that's captivated millions can now be told in its entirety, from the time of the primordial Knights of the Old Republic and the Clone Wars to the birth of the Empire, from the destruction of the Death Star to the adventures of the New Jedi Order. Beautifully illustrated by Mark Chiarello, Tommy Lee Edwards, and John Van Fleet, Star Wars: The New Essential Chronology offers the comprehensive and official chronicle of that extraordinary galaxy so far, far away. Herein you'll find the most exciting and climactic events from all epochs of Star Wars—those explosive turning points in the shaping of the galaxy a gripping account of the controversial Clone Wars—the treachery that fueled them and the terrifying aftermath profiles of the key players in the history of the Star Wars galaxy, along with all the most popular heroes and villains from every movie, book, comic, TV special, game, and cartoon Follow Anakin Skywalker's perilous journey as he wrestles with the dark side; behold the black soul of each Dark Lord of the Sith, from Darth Sidious to Darth Vader; experience the fiery space battles that decided the fates of entire planets; and witness the ferocious invasion of the seemingly invincible Yuuzhon [sic] Vong. The training of Obi-Wan Kenobi, the invasion of Naboo, the capture of Princess Leia, the Battle of Yavin, the lightsaber death duel between Organa Solo and Beldorion the Hutt—all of the key events are captured and preserved for all time in this drama-filled Stars Wars chronicle.

Tags

Reference BookEncyclopediaTimelineIllustrated GuideFranchise History

Is Star Wars: The New Essential Chronology appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

This is a comprehensive illustrated reference guide to the Star Wars universe, covering events from all eras. It includes descriptions of space battles, lightsaber duels, and war, consistent with the PG-level content of the original Star Wars films.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death, war, and violence.

Who'll love this

Star Wars fans will love exploring the complete timeline of their favorite galaxy with profiles of heroes, villains, and epic battles.