Tales of Light and Life (Stars Wars: The High Republic)

by Zoraida Córdova, Tessa Gratton, Claudia Gray, Justina Ireland, Lydia Kang

Overview

Notes From Your Bookseller

This epic collection of short stories written by some of our favorite High Republic authors is sure to make the perfect addition to any Star Wars fan’s bookshelf, offering readers even more never-before-seen insight into the beloved Star Wars universe.

Thrilling short stories featuring fan favorite characters from the beloved High Republic series each written by a New York Times bestselling author.

Rejoin the adventures of the Jedi and Padawans, Pathfinders and Path members, and hero's and villains in these unmissable short stories that bridge storylines, resolve mysteries, and offer tantalizing hints of what is to come.

"The narrative progression from one story to the next creates a satisfying overarching plot that packs an emotional punch at its climax. Cohesive and captivating." —Kirkus Reviews

Authors:

Zoraida Córdova, Tessa Gratton, Claudia Gray, Justina Ireland, Lydia Kang, George Mann, Daniel José Older, Cavan Scott, and Charles Soule

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781368093798
Publisher:	Disney - RHCB
Publication date:	09/05/2023
Series:	Star Wars: The High Republic (Young Adult) , #6
Pages:	352
Product dimensions:	5.80(w) x 8.10(h) x 1.20(d)
Lexile:	840L (what's this?)
Age Range:	12 - 17 Years

About the Author

Zoraida Córdova is the author of more than two dozen novels and short stories, including Star Wars: The High Republic: Convergence and The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina.

Tessa Gratton is the co-author of The Path of Deceit and author of The Quest for Planet X for Star Wars: The High Republic.

Claudia Gray is a High Republic story architect and the author of many Star Wars novels including the #1 New York Times Best Seller, Into the Dark.

Justina Ireland, a High Republic story architect, is the author of the #2 New York Times bestselling novels Out of the Shadows and A Test of Courage and co-author of Path of Deceit.

Lydia Kang is the talented author of the upcoming Star Wars: High Republic adult novel from Del Rey, Cataclysm.

George Mann is the bestselling novelist and author of many Star Wars books including the High Republic novel Quest for the Hidden City.

Daniel José Older is a High Republic story architect and New York Times best-selling author of Midnight Horizon.

Cavan Scott is a High Republic story architect and has written many Star Wars books and comics, including the Path of Vengeance.

Charles Soule is a High Republic story architect and the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling novel, Light of the Jedi.

Editorial Reviews

"The narrative progression from one story to the next creates a satisfying overarching plot that packs an emotional punch at its climax. Cohesive and captivating." —Kirkus Reviews

From the Publisher

2023-10-07
In this High Republic–era anthology featuring contributions from many noted YA authors, the devastating impact of Starlight Beacon’s crash reverberates throughout the galaxy.

A senator’s son constrained by social expectations finds himself at the mercy of an alluring but violent band of criminals. Aboard the Gaze Electric, a lone Evereni hunts for her people and herself. Young Jedi and rebellious heroes of the Republic confront the challenges before them—knighthood trials, homesickness, missing friends, invasion by the Hutts, and recovering a sense of purpose in the wake of disaster. These nine stories can stand independently of one another but also combine to capture a panoramic view of a historical turning point for the Republic and the Jedi, from the events leading up to the rise of the Nihil to the aftermath of the space station’s fall. The narrative progression from one story to the next creates a satisfying overarching plot that packs an emotional punch at its climax. Although the focal point of the collection is a tragedy, the stories emphasize the power of hope, connection, and community. Fans of the series will recognize significant recurring characters such as Rooper Nitani and Marda Ro, but each story provides enough context to entice the interest of new readers. As with other installments in the High Republic series, this anthology reflects a galaxy of diverse and complex characters.

Cohesive and captivating. (Science fiction anthology. 13-18)

Kirkus Reviews