Attack of the Furball

Jedi Academy #8

by Jarrett J. Krosoczka, Amy Ignatow

As told through a mix of comics, doodles, and journal entries, Christina Starspeeder takes us on a new adventure at an all-new Jedi Academy campus!

Christina survived her first year at her new school . . . Barely. Studying under one of the coolest jedi mentors in the world (Skia-Ro) and her sassy droid is hard enough. A new year, with even more new classes, teachers, and adventures? That might be more than this young Padawan can handle!

Genres: Star Wars, Graphic Novels, Fiction, Childrens, Comics, Science Fiction, Humor

176 pages, Hardcover

First published July 30, 2019

About the author

Jarrett J. Krosoczka, known since boyhood as "JJK," is the New York Times bestselling author/illustrator behind more than forty books for young readers, including his wildly popular Lunch Lady graphic novels, select volumes of the Star Wars™: Jedi Academy series, and Hey, Kiddo, which was a National Book Award Finalist. Krosoczka creates books with humor, heart, and deep respect for his young readers—qualities that have made his titles perennial favorites on the bookshelves of homes, libraries, and bookstores over the past twenty years.

In addition to his work in print, Krosoczka produced, directed, and performed in the full-cast audiobook adaptations of his graphic novels. The Hey, Kidoo audiobook garnered both Audie and Odyssey Awards for excellence in audiobook production. The Lunch Lady audiobook cast is led by Kate Flannery (The Office) and is rounded out by famed audiobook narrators and real kid actors! Krosoczka has been a guest on NPR's Fresh Air with Terry Gross, has been profiled in The New York Times, was featured on Good Morning America, and has delivered three TED Talks, which have accrued millions of views online. Krosoczka has garnered millions of more views online via the tutorials he has produced for YouTube and TikTok. As well as working on his books' film and television adaptions, Krosoczka has also written for The Snoopy Show (Apple TV+) and served as a consultant for Creative Galaxy (Prime Video), and appeared in live segments for the show.

Realizing that his books can inspire young readers beyond the page, Krosoczka founded School Lunch Hero Day, a national campaign celebrating school lunch staff. A consummate advocate for arts education, Krosoczka also established the Joseph and Shirley Krosoczka Memorial Youth Scholarships, which fund art classes for underprivileged children in his hometown of Worcester, Massachusetts.

Krosoczka lives in western Massachusetts with his spouse, their three children, pugs Ralph and Frank, and a French bulldog named Bella Carmella.

Reviews

[Callumhopper · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another enjoyable read

[Eric Eckhoff · Rating 3 out of 5]

My six year old Star Wars fanatic son loved this book. We read it together

[Colleen Earle · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sweet story
Better than the last book
More back story for the Jedi
Cute animals

[Robert · Rating 2 out of 5]

I began this series because my son was reading it and is into Star Wars. I enjoyed what I read, but it's been some time since the last book. Author has changed, characters have changed. I don't feel particularly connected to the current version of the series.

Nothing wrong here, just felt quite formulaic. Christina steals a nexu and brought it back to the school. The nexu causes all sorts of trouble as it grows. She does not tell her mentor. The others cover for her until it is too late.

Yoda seems unhinged in this book.

Wasn't really into it.

[Lukas · Rating 5 out of 5]

CAN'T WAIT FOR BOOK 9!!! It was great!

[zapkode · Rating 5 out of 5]

{My thoughts} – Christina has made some poor choices in this book. She doesn’t seem to think they are poor. She thinks she is doing what is right when she takes a baby Nexu from it’s home planet and takes it to live with her in her dorm. She thinks that it has no one there to take care of it, so she decides that she is going to take care of it. The others in her dorm help her take care of it and keep her secret.

One day they all get sent out on a mission and then when they come back the baby Nexu is gone. It was apparently taken by an ex-apprentice of Master Ro. At this point Christina had no choice but to come clean and tell everyone what had been going on and what had happened. Once everyone was on the same page the other Masters and Yoda decided it would be best to get involved and rescue the baby Nexu as well as the other animals that have been in danger.

So much happens in the pages of this book and it flows so nicely. I really enjoyed seeing all the wonderful illustrations while reading the incredible story line. I have not found a book in the Jedi Academy Series that I haven’t likes and this one was no different. I look forward to reading the next book in the series when it comes out next year!

[Arminzerella · Rating 3 out of 5]

It’s Christina’s second year in her apprenticeship with Jedi Master Skia Ro. Their relationship has improved, but Christina is having a hard time managing her feelings – she cares about the people she’s helping/protecting, but she can’t always be there to intercede on their behalf. When she discovers an orphaned baby nexu on one of their missions, she sneaks it onboard and then into her dorm when they return to Jedha. The other apprentices help her care for “Fluffernut,” but as the nexu continues to grow, it becomes clear that Christina is going to have to find her a new home. Before she can do so, Fluffernut is abducted by I’gork Faul (Skia Ro’s former apprentice), who plans to use her in an illegal Creature Carnage ring. All the Jedi and their apprentices work together to break up the ring and return the creatures to their rightful homes. Also we learn that Christina has terrible taste in names! Another fun entry in the Jedi Academy series that asks some deeper questions about the Jedi way.

[Joseph Sanchez · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like the Christina Starspeeder stories. Fourth graders on up will enjoy this series. In this book Christina's well-intentioned heart gets her into a bit of trouble when she rescues a baby nexu. With the help of her dorm mates and a few Jedi Masters, not only does Christian resolve her issues, but she takes down an illegal ring of gamblers who put together zoological fights for the entertainment of others willing to pay to see extremely large animal brutalize each other in combat. The story is easy to read and contains some great illustrations to make it even easier to navigate.

[Emma Ashburn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book would be good for a more advanced reader.
It had all the excitement of graphic novels but dealt with more in-depth topics like animal rights and environmentalism. It also had cute names for monsters which made it fun.

It could be hard if a student was not aware of some of the Star Wars jargon

[Jane · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was an exciting experience reading this book. Firstly, it was a hard left turn from my recent strictly canon reading. This was very surreal, but it was fun. I love Padawan stories, and this series is centred around that. It is for kids, and I am clearly not a kid, but it was still fun to read.

[Rubi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute

This one was about Christina and a pet she acquired without permission. She struggles in figuring out what the right thing to do and has to learn to trust her Master.
Her pet was cute and the missions were okay. Christina whined a lot but overall the book was okay and I liked that she still talked to Victor 😊

[Michael V. Galarneau Jr. · Rating 3 out of 5]

While still a good book, I feel like this one took a step back. The central problem faced by the main character felt more like something that should have been addressed during the first 6 books of the series. Now that they have moved beyond the Academy, I feel tye the conflicts should be more advanced than what was faced in the Academy.

[Susie Ochs · Rating 4 out of 5]

Man this is my fav.

Look this is my 4th fav. I mean it’s good, but not good enough. Again I sound like a mean reviewer but I mean it. It not as good as the other ones.

But in the end this s what I rate it

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
(Review by the kid, age 9)

[Calinda · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun interstellar romp. Entertaining for kids. See my full review at: http://www.compassbookratings.com/rev...

[Chris · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like how this book intertwines with the story of the 6th book and hints and an exciting plot ahead.

[Clive Sorhaindo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good 👍

Predictable but a very funny and interesting book it was very comical and weird in a good way ☺☺
😀😀

[Kaelyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a great edition to the Christina Starspeeder series! You grow to love all of her amazing friends and her adorable furry friend. ;)

[kandy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love it great book

Why do I have to write 20 words I don’t like writing this should work huihib hg u gyutf ufutf tun to. G go g. G h h hi. H hi. H h

[Danger · Rating 4 out of 5]

My favorite part was when the sand people attacked.

[Yliana · Rating 4 out of 5]

finished this with my little brother the other day. it's a super cute book, especially for younger fans of Star Wars. and I totally loved the environmental/animal rights part of the plot

[Cash · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yoda was so cute in this

[Rowan Vosberg · Rating 5 out of 5]

Better than the rest.

[Cameron Martinez · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good

[Chase Coleman · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book feels like Jarrett is slowly running out of ideas to keep the series going.

[Brittan Eaton]

This was a fascinating sci-fi, especially when I don’t like this genre of book. This book did make me second guess m6 opinion.

[Sloane Unland · Rating 1 out of 5]

I don’t like science fiction so this might be why I don’t like it. It just wasn’t interesting to me.

[Cynthia Ayerdi · Rating 4 out of 5]

It’s a great book! I love this book series, and this one was no exception. Christina
learned to accept th consequences of her actions and misbehavior.

[Samuel · Rating 3 out of 5]

It wasn't the best book. But better than "the revenge of the sis"