Questions About Star Wars: Heir to the Empire (The Thrawn Trilogy, #1)

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Hello, I have a 10 year old son who is an average reader. He loves Star Wars and wants to read some of the adult novels as there isn't a lot in the young reader section. Is the content in this book appropriate for his age? Also, if anybody has any recommendations of other Star Wars books that might be appropriate I would appreciate them. Thanks.

Jessica Hi! This book doesn't contain any 'inappropriate' material, by my standards. It isn't much more violent then the movies, but deaths are discribed. Pri…moreHi! This book doesn't contain any 'inappropriate' material, by my standards. It isn't much more violent then the movies, but deaths are discribed. Princess Leia is Pregnant, and she does spend some time thinking about the Children she's carrying, but there is nothing graphic. It's a heavy read though, lots of details and new characters, if he is a good strong reader he'll do great! The characters do swear from time to time, but they are mostly made up 'in universe' swear words. I read these books when I was about 12-13 and found them fun! I was an advanced reader, but this is a great novel to start him on! There is also an Audio Book version of this book.

I would also suggest the 'Junior Jedi Knights' novels. It's a series that focuses on Han Solo and Princess Leia's Son Anakin as he goes through Jedi training and his adventures. These books are meant for younger readers, so a little easier to read. I read these when I was about 10 and loved them!

None of the Star Wars books I've read have anything other then some violence, a kiss or two and a few made up swear words. None are any worse than Episode 3 (the darkest and most violent Star Wars). I certainly haven't read all of them, but Lucas/Disney makes it a habit to keep things pretty family friendly.

Wookiepedia has a whole bunch of detailed plot descriptions about all of the books/characters. It's a good place to 'pre-skim' the books before he reads them.

BTW I would like to thank you for taking such an interest in your Son's reading! I had a parent like you who wanted to make sure I read things that would be wholesome/age appropriate. I can't thank them enough for that. Good luck!

May the force be with you!(less)

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Hey Anyone out there that can tell me if there is any good star wars books without the original characters (Princess Layia Han Solo Luke Skywalker)?

Melissa The Darth Bane series is pretty good

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I am trying to find the best star wars books for the best information i've ordered lords of the sith and I am reading the bloodline please tell me what other books should I buy that have the b est informations about things that aren't shown in the movies please help?

Maria Rose Actually, the Thrawn novels will fill in the information on both the animated Star Wars series and the live action. Despite being labeled "off-canon" …moreActually, the Thrawn novels will fill in the information on both the animated Star Wars series and the live action. Despite being labeled "off-canon" this specific series storyline may be the basis of the Askoka live-action story, just without Luke, Leia, or Han Solo. Thrawn is a very important Grand Admiral with great strategy procedures.(less)

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Maria Rose It may be offered as an available book from your library. You would have to check.

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What age would this be appropriate? Is there any themes of romance?

Seth I would say middle school or later, and only because of the book's complexity. It's not any more violent than the movies. There is no romance at all r…moreI would say middle school or later, and only because of the book's complexity. It's not any more violent than the movies. There is no romance at all really. A character being pregnant is a plot point, and later in the series, a couple characters begin to fall in love, but there's nothing I'd personally consider inappropriate for younger readers. (less)

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