Runaways by Brian K. VaughanThey were six normal teenagers linked only by their wealthy parents' annual business meeting...until a chance discovery revealed the shocking truth: their parents are the secret criminal society known as the Pride! For years, the Pride controlled all criminal acti vity in Los Angeles, ruling the city with an iron fist...and now, with their true natures exposed, the Pride will take any measures necessary to protect their organizati on - even if it means taking out their own children! Now on the run from their villainous parents, Nico, Chase, Karolina, Gertrude, Molly and Alex have only each other to rely on. COLLECTING: RUNAWAYS (2003) 1-18
Call Number: 741.5 RUN
The Giver by Lois LowryLois Lowry's The Giver is the quintessential dystopian novel, followed by its remarkable companions, Gathering Blue, Messenger, and Son. When Jonas turns 12, he is singled out to receive special training from The Giver. Now, it's time for Jonas to receive the truth. There is no turning back.
Call Number: F LOW
9 Things You (Probably) Didn’t Know About Luke Skywalker
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Heir to the Empire by Timothy ZahnIt's five years after the Rebel Alliance destroyed the Death Star, defeated Darth Vader and the Emperor, and drove the remnants of the old Imperial Starfleet to a distant corner of the galaxy. Princess Leia and Han Solo are married and expecting Jedi twins. And Luke Skywalker has become the first in a long-awaited line of Jedi Knights. But thousands of light-years away, the last of the Emperor's warlords, Grand Admiral Thrawn, has taken command of the shattered Imperial fleet, readied it for war, and pointed it at the fragile heart of the New Republic. For this dark warrior has made two vital discoveries that could destroy everything the courageous men and women of the Rebel Alliance fought so hard to build.
Call Number: F ZAH
Shattered Empire by Greg Rucka & Marco ChechettoPart of the Lucasfilms Journey to the Force Awakens publishing campaign, this is THE book to read before Star Wars: The Force Awakens. It is the official prequel describing the events between Return of the Jedi and the newest film, Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens.
Call Number: 741.5 STA
Star Wars: Skywalker Strikes by J. Aaron, J. Cassaday, & L. MartinLuke Skywalker and the ragtag rebel band opposing the Galactic Empire are fresh off their biggest victory yet - the destruction of the massive Death Star. But the Empire's not toppled yet! Join Luke, Princess Leia, Han Solo, Chewbacca, C-3PO, R2-D2 and the rest of the Rebel Alliance as they fight for freedom against the evil of Darth Vader and his master, the Emperor! But when a Rebel assault goes very wrong, Han and Leia will have to think fast to make their escape... while Luke finds himself face-to-face with Darth Vader! Collecting: Star Wars 1-6
Call Number: 741.5 STA
Star Wars Volume 1: in the Shadow of Yavin by Brian WoodAfter the destruction of the Death Star, the Rebels are hounded by the Empire. Suspecting a spy in their ranks, Princess Leia forms a secret X-wing squadron--which includes Luke Skywalker--to expose the spy and find a safe home. Meanwhile, Han Solo and Chewbacca are sent on a covert mission! Collects Star Wars #1-#6 and Free Comic Book Day 2013. BRIAN WOOD! ALEX ROSS! CLASSIC STAR WARS! * The perfect starting point for new readers! "It all just feels like Star Wars, and for a franchise that has been around for over 30 years, D'Anda somehow finds a way to inject new life into it."--Complex