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Jedi Academy: A New Class
Jedi Academy: A New Class
Reviewed by: Amy Roberson - Scarborough High & Middle Schools, Scarborough, Southern Maine Library District
Review Date: December 13, 2016
Review
Well-known author and illustrator, Jarrett J. Krosoczka, takes over the reigns from Jeff Brown in this fourth installment of the Star Wars Jedi Academy series. A New Class features a fresh set of characters at the Jedi Academy, their stories told through comics, journal entries, letters, doodles, and newspaper clippings. The energetic Victor Starspeeder transfers mid-year to the Jedi Academy where his older sister, Christina, is already enrolled. Victor gravitates toward an upperclassmen, Zach, despite warnings from his older sister and suspects Artemis is a Sith-in-training. After Victor is forced to join the drama club as penance for his misadventures, he learns that his classmates, Zach and Artemis, may not be what they seem. Although some of the moral lessons seem contrived, those who enjoy Star Wars and the first three books of the series will be excited to pick up this new volume.
Overall Book Score: very good
About the Book
Author:
Krosoczka, Jarrett J.
Illustrator: Krosoczka, Jarrett J.
Illustration Quality: excellent
Publisher: Scholastic
Book Type: chapter book fiction
Genre: adventure,science fiction,graphic novel
Audience: grades 4-6,grades 7-9
Binding Type: library binding
Binding Quality: excellent
ISBN: 9780545875734
Price: 12.99