Gray, Claudia Leia:
Princess of Alderaan, 409 pages.
Disney, 2017. $18. Language: PG (9 swears); Mature Content: G;
Violence: PG-13.
BUYING ADVISORY: MS,
HS-ADVISABLE
KID APPEAL: HIGH
With the “Solo” movie out at the theatres, Star Wars fans
are obviously interested in more backstories about their favorite characters.
So, if you’ve ever wondered what Leia was like before she met Han, here is a
book for you. The book starts when Leia is just sixteen-years-old and not yet a
part of the rebellion. Her parents are keeping secrets from her and she fears
that they don’t think that she is capable of ruling. She joins the Apprentice
Legislature where she sees for herself how bleak life can be on other planets.
She learns how to be tough and survive through the different tasks they are
given, and also how to work as a team. She discovers what her parents are
hiding from her could cost her life, her planet, and even the boy she’s starting
to love.
Leia is younger and less kick-butt than in the original
movie, but it makes sense that she is a teenager and unsure of herself. The reader
gets to watch her character development as she becomes more confident and a
true leader. Star Wars fans will be happy to see several familiar faces from
the popular movie series and new characters they’ve never met. School
Librarians: May the Force be with You.
Samantha Hastings, MA, MLS.
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