Star Wars The High Republic: A Test of Courage
by Justina Ireland
"For over a thousand generations, the Jedi Knights were the guardians of peace and justice in the Old Republic.
Before the dark times. Before the Empire." Obi-Wan Kenobi
Before the dark times. Before the Empire." Obi-Wan Kenobi
| Long ago or not so long ago, depending on how you measure time, a group of creatives met at Skywalker Ranch and brainstormed the development of a multimedia, multi-publisher, multi-package Star Wars mythology. While each story would stand alone, they were to be part of a sweeping interconnected Star Wars story arc. The result: A Star Wars epic that takes place two centuries prior to events in the Skywalker film saga. It tells the story of Jedi Knights who lived during a period known as The High Republic. |  |
Star Wars: The High Republic debuts with A Test of Courage. Sixteen-year-old Vernestra Rwoh has recently completed Jedi Knight training and received her first assignment. She is to accompany a senator and her impetuous daughter as well as a delegation of ambassadors to witness the launch of the Starlight Beacon, symbol of hope that will serve as a Republic temple and sanctuary.
| Two saboteurs onboard the ambassadorial transport bound for the Starlight Beacon destroy the ship, killing almost everyone. Vernestra, three young passengers, and one droid survive the explosion. They escape the wreckage and are trapped on a maintenance ship. To their horror, they learn that they are the next targets marked for death. This recently-knighted young Jedi must lead an unlikely fivesome: a Padawan mourning the loss of his mentor, an angry ambassador's son seeking revenge , an innovative tech-savvy girl, and a droid with canny human sensibilities. Vernestra must summon the Force's power, rescue two runaways, outwit Nihil pirates, and guide this rag-tag crew to the Starlight Beacon. That's a lot to ask of any young teen. But this is no average girl and she is no ordinary Jedi Knight. |  |
Ireland keeps the story moving forward with action, intrigue, and a host of futuristic technologies. There are pirates, a heart-stopping light saber battle, and a massively destructive explosion. Sign me up. I'm ready for this to join with the High Republic.
The Force is Strong
"Maybe on the edge of the galaxy you'll find what you're looking for..."
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Pub date: January 15, 2021 Publisher: Disney LucasFilm ISBN: 978-1368057301
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