Quest for Planet X (Star Wars: The High Republic)

by Tessa Gratton

Overview

The New York Times best-selling series continues.... For light and life!

Head to the farthest reaches of the galaxy’s Outer Rim in this lightspeed paced and action-packed middle grade adventure set in the world of the High Republic, 150 years before the storytelling of Phase I (Light of the Jedi). It's a world of enterprising hyperspace prospectors, brave Jedi Padawans, and meddling comms saboteurs intent on disrupting the Republic’s mission to connect the galaxy with communication buoys. Discover how even the galaxy’s youngest Pilots and Padawans will play a very big role in the fate of the Republic on the frontier.

For more storytelling set in the era of The High Republic, check out these other books for all ages and keep an eye out for brand new releases!

• The High Republic: The Light of the Jedi by Charles Soule
• TheHigh Republic: The Rising Storm by Cavan Scott
• The High Republic: The Fallen Star by Claudia Gray
• The High Republic: A Test of Courage by Justina Ireland
• The High Republic: Race to Crashpoint Tower by Daniel José Older
• The High Republic: Mission to Disaster by Justina Ireland
• The High Republic: The Great Jedi Rescue by Cavan Scott
• The High Republic: Showdown at the Fair by George Mann
• The High Republic: The Battle for Starlight by George Mann

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781368082877
Publisher:	Disney - RHCB
Publication date:	04/04/2023
Series:	Star Wars: The High Republic (Middle Grade) , #5
Pages:	288
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 7.00(h) x 1.00(d)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Tessa Gratton is genderfluid and hangry. She is the author of The Queens of Innis Lear and Lady Hotspur, as well as several YA series and short stories which have been translated into twenty-two languages. Her most recent YA novels are Strange Grace and Night Shine, as well as the forthcoming Chaos and Flame. Though she has traveled all over the world, she currently lives alongside the Kansas prairie with her wife. Visit her at tessagratton.com.

Editorial Reviews

A Jedi Padawan and two young prospectors embark on a stolen vessel in search of a mysterious planet and guidance from the Force. Twelve-year-old White boy Dass Leffbruk jumps at the chance to join the Hyperspace Chase, a high-stakes prospecting race into the frontier. More than anything, he needs to return to Planet X, and his friend Sky Graf, a White pilot who uses they/them pronouns, who has not only a state-of-the-art ship, but a plan for how to find the uncharted planet. Like Dass, Sky intends to prove themself, no matter the cost—even if it means stealing their brother’s ship. When Rooper Nitani, a Jedi Padawan with brown skin and black hair, hears the rumors about conflict on Jedha, she wrestles with her impatience for news from her master. Despite her dislike of privatized space travel, she feels the Force guiding her when Dass begs her to join his prospecting mission for Planet X. As the race begins, their path intertwines with that of Fel Ix, a Kessarine on a mission for the Path of the Open Hand. This High Republic–era adventure follows the perspectives of four characters who are grappling with responsibility, independence, and their sense of purpose in the world. Full of suspenseful action, the story picks up momentum quickly and the pace never lags. Previous High Republic books provide helpful context for understanding significant characters and events. An exciting chase that will satisfy fans. (Science fiction. 9-13)- Kirkus (May 1, 2023)

From the Publisher

2023-04-12
A Jedi Padawan and two young prospectors embark on a stolen vessel in search of a mysterious planet and guidance from the Force.

Twelve-year-old White boy Dass Leffbruk jumps at the chance to join the Hyperspace Chase, a high-stakes prospecting race into the frontier. More than anything, he needs to return to Planet X, and his friend Sky Graf, a White pilot who uses they/them pronouns, who has not only a state-of-the-art ship, but a plan for how to find the uncharted planet. Like Dass, Sky intends to prove themself, no matter the cost—even if it means stealing their brother’s ship. When Rooper Nitani, a Jedi Padawan with brown skin and black hair, hears the rumors about conflict on Jedha, she wrestles with her impatience for news from her master. Despite her dislike of privatized space travel, she feels the Force guiding her when Dass begs her to join his prospecting mission for Planet X. As the race begins, their path intertwines with that of Fel Ix, a Kessarine on a mission for the Path of the Open Hand. This High Republic–era adventure follows the perspectives of four characters who are grappling with responsibility, independence, and their sense of purpose in the world. Full of suspenseful action, the story picks up momentum quickly and the pace never lags. Previous High Republic books provide helpful context for understanding significant characters and events.

An exciting chase that will satisfy fans. (Science fiction. 9-13)

Kirkus Reviews