Can anything scare Darth Vader? As Darth Vader walks along a lonely path on a moonlit night, a wolfman, a vampire, a ghost, and a witch all jump out and try to scare him, but don’t succeed. Darth Vader is NOT afraid of anything. Or is he?

This wonderfully illustrated book takes the reader through a hilarious conversation between the narrator and Darth Vader. Kids and adults alike will laugh at the dark humor and one-liners in this fun book with a surprise ending.

From the publisher “This incredible, original story captures all of the humor, awkwardness, fun, and frustrations of middle school — all told through one boy’s comics, journal entries, letters, doodles, and newspaper clippings. The setting? A galaxy far, far away…Roan’s one dream is to leave home and attend Pilot Academy like his older brother, father, and grandfather. But just as Roan is mysteriously denied entrance to Pilot School, he is invited to attend Jedi Academy — a school that he didn’t apply to and only recruits children when they are just a few years old. That is, until now…This inventive novel follows Roan’s first year at Jedi Academy where, under the tutelage of Master Yoda, he learns that he possesses more strength and potential than he could have ever dreamed.”

For more serious fans of the Star Wars universe, check one of the many novels based on the ever expanding adventure. One of the newest Star Wars novels is The Mandalorian Junior Novel. This book is based off of the Disney show by the same name and takes the reader into the first season of the show. It is a well written, easy read that dives into the story of a lone bounty hunter known as the Mandalorian and The Child he must protect. The junior version of the novel is engaging and accessible for middle grade students and would be a great book for reluctant readers.

Did you ever want to have a light saber duel? How about create your own rocket to launch? Then check out Star Wars Maker Lab. You can create your own land speeder, make an Ewok catapult, and even play around with the “force.” The projects in this book encourage young artists, engineers, and scientists to use their imagination to make wonderful inventions and learn new skills inspired by Star Wars. The skill levels range from easy to harder and many activities have a “Why not try?” suggestion to inspire young inventers to try new things.

One of the best mash-ups of all time has been the marriage of Lego and Star Wars and this book takes it to the next level. Using Lego that you have on hand, plus a few mini-figs, you can make mazes, pencil holders, games, light sabers, mosaics, and movie scenes. This book also gives you ideas on how to repurpose Lego Star Wars sets into other amazing Star Wars creations. There are over 200 activities and ideas for all building skill levels.