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Star Wars Disney Canon Junior Novel
Star Wars: The Force Awakens—Rey's Story
Rey never thought she would leave the desert planet of Jakku, but her life is turned upside down when she meets BB-8, a small droid with a big secret. Like it or not, Rey is about to be caught up in something much larger than herself: a galactic war between the evil First Order and the fledgling Resistance. But something is awakening inside of Rey, something that might turn the tides of fortune in the galaxy. . . .
This Chapter Book that retells The Force Awakens from the perspective of one of the film's biggest breakout characters!
This Chapter Book that retells The Force Awakens from the perspective of one of the film's biggest breakout characters!
93 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 16, 2016
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April 20, 2022
Quick and fun read.
November 22, 2017
4 stars
I am not a huge fan of Star Wars, but I have seen the last one that was released. I like the movie. After reading this book it had followed the movie. I kind of expected it to go into more detail about things and what not. I was kind of disappointed that it didn't. Overall I liked the movie just as much as I like the movie. I am not sure if I would read it again. I would recommend this book to anyone that likes Star Wars or is a fan of Star Wars.
I am not a huge fan of Star Wars, but I have seen the last one that was released. I like the movie. After reading this book it had followed the movie. I kind of expected it to go into more detail about things and what not. I was kind of disappointed that it didn't. Overall I liked the movie just as much as I like the movie. I am not sure if I would read it again. I would recommend this book to anyone that likes Star Wars or is a fan of Star Wars.
May 28, 2018
Cuando vi este libro no me pude resistir a leerlo y en menos de dos semanas lo hice. Y bueno no está mal, aunque se nota que está enfocado a un público más joven y tal vez al leerlo una niña se pueda interesar en Star Wars.
May 22, 2017
As a big Star Wars fan I bought this book to put on my daughter's shelf in the hope that Rey's adventures might one day pave the way for her to become a fan too. As a veteran SW reader I didn't expect it to bring many insights beyond the movie. It didn't. Having said that and having read it myself, I think this version of SW VII is a good way for any SW loving parent to introduce their daughter to the saga. Beyond that, Rey's self reliance, optimism, fitness, bravery, loyalty and character make her an inspiring role model for girls whether they love Star Wars or not. If you have a daughter looking to write an essay this might just be a great book for it- not too long and plenty of healthy character traits to explore and elaborate on.
June 10, 2022
If you're a Star Wars fan, then what's not to love? There are many details about Rey's life that are elaborated on in this book that are not discussed in the movie. Also, I do feel that Schaefer did a good job laying out Rey's story, although I wish there were more. Overall, it was a fun and quick read!
March 1, 2016
It just follows the movie. Not much new. Disappointed there was not more.
June 2, 2019
I am fond of the Star Wars fictional universe: I have a nostalgic attachment to it, and despite some drops in quality along the way (e.g. The Phantom Menace), recent installments like Rogue One, The Force Awakens, and The Last Jedi are much better than the original series.
I picked up this book thinking it was a prequel to the new trilogy focusing on Rey. Instead I was a little disappointed to discover that this is The Force Awaken told from Rey's point of view. While entertaining, it was not what I was hopping for.
For those few of you that never watched the movie, Rey is a poor young girl, abandoned by her parents, barely surviving savaging electronics from crashed spaceships. She never thought she would leave the desert planet of Jakku, but her life is turned upside down when she meets BB-8, a small droid with a big secret. Like it or not, Rey is about to be caught up in something much larger than herself: a galactic war between the evil First Order and the fledgling Resistance. But something is awakening inside of Rey, something that might turn the tides of fortune in the galaxy...
I picked up this book thinking it was a prequel to the new trilogy focusing on Rey. Instead I was a little disappointed to discover that this is The Force Awaken told from Rey's point of view. While entertaining, it was not what I was hopping for.
For those few of you that never watched the movie, Rey is a poor young girl, abandoned by her parents, barely surviving savaging electronics from crashed spaceships. She never thought she would leave the desert planet of Jakku, but her life is turned upside down when she meets BB-8, a small droid with a big secret. Like it or not, Rey is about to be caught up in something much larger than herself: a galactic war between the evil First Order and the fledgling Resistance. But something is awakening inside of Rey, something that might turn the tides of fortune in the galaxy...
January 28, 2020
This was a middle grade novelization of The Force Awakens, as told through Rey's eyes. The book followed the exact path that the film took, it's just that the POV was majority from Rey.
What was cool was that Schaefer delved deep into Rey's emotions and thoughts, and we also got a few additional scenes added, that we did not see onscreen. One example being the prologue were we see Rey in an A-Wing, in a battle, until we realize she is just practicing in the simulator of the Imperial Walker she calls home on Jakku. It was small scenes like that though, that gave the book extra depth and emotion.
The illustrations were amazing, they had the quality of being actual movie stills the detail and color was so accurate, though they were only paintings.
A wonderful retelling of the first film in this final trilogy.
What was cool was that Schaefer delved deep into Rey's emotions and thoughts, and we also got a few additional scenes added, that we did not see onscreen. One example being the prologue were we see Rey in an A-Wing, in a battle, until we realize she is just practicing in the simulator of the Imperial Walker she calls home on Jakku. It was small scenes like that though, that gave the book extra depth and emotion.
The illustrations were amazing, they had the quality of being actual movie stills the detail and color was so accurate, though they were only paintings.
A wonderful retelling of the first film in this final trilogy.
March 30, 2018
This novel would be what I call the version for children. The author left out many important points from The Force Awakens, such as the fact that Han offered Rey a job but it was not touched on at all in this book. This book does not provide any other insight to Rey's side of the movie, and didn't really give us anything new. Plus, I came across typos. Overall, something that would be good for the younger child, but would not be good for the average Star Wars fan to read.
February 20, 2016
A quick fun read. If you liked Rey in the movie, read the book. There is some added details of what her life was like on Jakku.
April 8, 2022
This is a middle-grade or junior high-age novelization of The Force Awakens. It’s told entirely from Rey’s perspective, so it removes or summarizes anything she wasn’t actually present for, which is sometimes a tad awkward but it’s interesting that they did these books each focusing on one character’s perspective. Decent writing and good for kids in the target age group who’ve seen and loved the movie.
June 17, 2022
A fun audio experience following the plot of The Force Awakens through Rey's eyes. January LaVoy did a great job as always though I wish the producers had included a score and/or SFX.
August 10, 2023
My second Star Wars story book. This was an interesting story of The Force Awakens, but with a little more insight on Rey’s inner thoughts and feelings throughout the journey. I enjoyed this quick read!
April 15, 2019
Quick version of the story from Rey's perspective. Nice color pictures, too.
January 15, 2020
Short repeat of the film but I think I will pick up other Star Wars books and give them a try.
May 20, 2021
Great read
July 19, 2022
Amo todo el mundo Star War, así que no puedo ser objetiva.
October 1, 2023
Nothing new is added here. For a book that tries to sell itself as a deeper dive into the perspective of Rey in the first part of her journey, it does nothing. It's an EXTREMELY watered-down retelling of the mediocre counterpart of a film.
I know this is geared towards children, but let's face it, die hard fans want something new as well. Lazy, cheap, & just a downright disaster.
I know this is geared towards children, but let's face it, die hard fans want something new as well. Lazy, cheap, & just a downright disaster.
March 8, 2017
When Episode I came out there were a small series of children's books marketed which were written as certain characters' diaries (I had and loved the Queen Amidala one, and really wanted but never saw the Darth Maul one). They had a lot of extra information alongside a narration of the film's plot, and so when I saw the Rey/Finn's Story books I hoped they would be similar.
At least in Rey's case that's not quite so. There are a few bits of extra info, including an opening chapter which related her using the flight simulator she fixed, but the majority of it looks to be very similar to the junior novelization (which I also have, and will read sometime). The illustrations are lovely, but I have been told that they are also in the picture book novelization so may not be part of this book's unique charm.
At least in Rey's case that's not quite so. There are a few bits of extra info, including an opening chapter which related her using the flight simulator she fixed, but the majority of it looks to be very similar to the junior novelization (which I also have, and will read sometime). The illustrations are lovely, but I have been told that they are also in the picture book novelization so may not be part of this book's unique charm.
February 17, 2016
I got this thinking it might be some kind of midquel after the events of the first movie. Or else another short story like the ones from Before The Awakening. Instead, this is essentially the movie novelization except that it's all the scenes with Rey from her perspective. Some of it has been changed from the novelization to be compliant with the released movie and it's interesting to see more of Rey's thoughts but otherwise, it feels like cheating to say this is a completely new book.
However, easily the best part of this are the illustrations. They're digitally rendered shots from the film, beautifully done
However, easily the best part of this are the illustrations. They're digitally rendered shots from the film, beautifully done
March 20, 2016
While definitely written for a much younger audience, this was much better than The Force Awakens novel.
Telling the whole story from Rey's point of view was really cool, but somewhat limiting at times. Definitely not a stand alone novel, but a fantastic complement to the story of The Force Awakens.
Telling the whole story from Rey's point of view was really cool, but somewhat limiting at times. Definitely not a stand alone novel, but a fantastic complement to the story of The Force Awakens.
April 23, 2016
A Closer Look at Rey
Wonderfully told version of The Force Awakens as seen through the eyes of Rey, the newest hero of the Star Wars saga. Fills in a few gaps, too. More info is always welcome and helps tide us over till Episode VIII hits screens everywhere. Recommended for young adults and grown up fans.
Wonderfully told version of The Force Awakens as seen through the eyes of Rey, the newest hero of the Star Wars saga. Fills in a few gaps, too. More info is always welcome and helps tide us over till Episode VIII hits screens everywhere. Recommended for young adults and grown up fans.
December 16, 2016
“Child, the belonging you seek is not behind you. It is ahead.”
Competent young reader’s novelization of Star Wars The Force Awakens movie, told from the perspective of Rey, the young woman. Appropriate and readable by pre-teens. Takes the reader inside Rey’s head for questions and insights the movie only hints at.
“Hug later. Escape now.”
Competent young reader’s novelization of Star Wars The Force Awakens movie, told from the perspective of Rey, the young woman. Appropriate and readable by pre-teens. Takes the reader inside Rey’s head for questions and insights the movie only hints at.
“Hug later. Escape now.”
October 22, 2017
I liked this more than I thought I would. Some interesting tidbits and extras that to the story of The Force Awakens. Not a lot, but enough to make it interesting for me.
July 11, 2020
I’ll never understand the hate Rey gets. She went from a little girl who’s just trying to survive the day to a strong warrior who’s trying to heal the galaxy. Her journey is about helping others while trying to find who she is. Her story is actually very inspiring and full of light. Not having a family, living with not knowing if she could have anything to live with on the next day, she basically raised herself and had to go through it all alone. She’s never lost hope, always looked up for a better chance. She kept fighting. First, for her life and then for other lives too.
About the book, I enjoyed it. TFA is my favorite movie of the sequel trilogy, I think it’s one of my SW movies too so I knew this would be a good journey to jump into. It’s a short read, I finished as soon as I started. Although, I wish some parts were more detailed. There were some wasted scenes where could’ve seen her emotions and its effect on what was happening more. But still, I loved it. Or I just love Rey and am down for everything that has her. Who knows?
About the book, I enjoyed it. TFA is my favorite movie of the sequel trilogy, I think it’s one of my SW movies too so I knew this would be a good journey to jump into. It’s a short read, I finished as soon as I started. Although, I wish some parts were more detailed. There were some wasted scenes where could’ve seen her emotions and its effect on what was happening more. But still, I loved it. Or I just love Rey and am down for everything that has her. Who knows?
June 26, 2018
This is The Force Awakens told from Rey's point of view. It doesn't add anything to the tale and so isn't worth the time. We do get a little of Rey's thoughts a few times (especially when she is eating dinner with the X-Wing helmet on and a brief scene right before that at the beginning of the book), a few extra snippets of conversation (which are probably lines cut from the original script), and one scene with her and Leia at the end, but none of it adds any worthwhile details. I know that this is just a junior novelization, but still I've enjoyed others and approached this one with that in mind and still found it very lacking. The only major redeeming quality is the narration by January LaVoy.
December 13, 2018
The force awakens from Rey's perspective
I always have enjoyed tie-in movie books from the perspective of a particular character. Even when I enjoyed this Rey's tale details of this fascinating character start to fade away as you reach the final chapters. I was expecting more detailed background story of Rey or some actions that are not in the film, it has a solid beginning but since she mets Han Solo actions goes by very fast. Maybe a more detailed description of some key moments could have made this book even better. However if you are a fan of Rey or Star Wars you will enjoy it.
I always have enjoyed tie-in movie books from the perspective of a particular character. Even when I enjoyed this Rey's tale details of this fascinating character start to fade away as you reach the final chapters. I was expecting more detailed background story of Rey or some actions that are not in the film, it has a solid beginning but since she mets Han Solo actions goes by very fast. Maybe a more detailed description of some key moments could have made this book even better. However if you are a fan of Rey or Star Wars you will enjoy it.
August 25, 2018
The start of the story was great, however, the end of the story seemed EXSTREAMLY rushed through. It is as though once Rey, Finn, and BB-8 got on the Falcon the story went into Lightspeed. I would have loved to see the interrogation with Kylo from Rey's POV, and the fight but that wasn't shown. Which is what I thought we would get. Instead, that was glossed over like ok the interrogation and the fight happened. That really sucked that they did that, I was looking forward to reading about that. But oh well. Can't have it all I guess.
August 28, 2018
OK, this is a book aimed at younglings - and i suppose that will work well. The only problem i can see, is it doesn't expand on the story, and misses somethings out. I know these younglings can have attention span issues.
This is the Force Awakens from the point of view of Rey only. A strong female role model for the young girls, which should be celebrated. Because of the single POV, some elements go missing in the overall story.
Another one checked off the list of Canon Star Wars books to read.
This is the Force Awakens from the point of view of Rey only. A strong female role model for the young girls, which should be celebrated. Because of the single POV, some elements go missing in the overall story.
Another one checked off the list of Canon Star Wars books to read.
July 12, 2017
Middle grade novel retelling The Force Awakens from Rey's point of view. It incorporates some details from the novelization, like Rey turning off BB-8 and countering Unkar's original offer. Ultimately it's a better read, with more emotional depth. And besides, Rey's my girl and I love her. There's a great extended conversation between Rey and Maz which includes the "who are you?"/"I am no one." exchange from the trailers.
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