Anakin Skywalker cover

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 5.3
Points 3.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 19747
Points per Word 0.000152
Page Count 112
Points per Page 0.026786

Description

I am a nine-year-old slave on the planet of Tatooine. One day a Jedi appears and says I am to be a Jedi, too, but first I must survive. My name is Anakin Skywalker and this is my story.

Quick Summary

Imagine a nine-year-old slave on a scorching desert world who suddenly gets a glimpse of a galaxy-wide destiny when a Jedi appears, turning his life into a high-stakes gamble for freedom and power. Young readers will zip through daring podraces, tense lightsaber training, and a heart-warming friendship that shows even the smallest person can change the fate of the galaxy. If your kid devours the fast-paced quest in "The Lightning Thief" and craves a sci-fi twist on hero's journey, they'll devour this tale. It's ideal for kids ages 9-13, roughly grades 4-8, especially those who love Star-Wars-themed stories and quick reads with a strong moral core.