Star Wars: Luke Skywalker's Amazing Story

Star Wars: Dorling Kindersley

by Simon Beecroft

With these new classic Star Wars(r) Readers, children learn about the fantastic Jedi Knights, rogue Rebels, heroic allies, and evil Sith Lords that are loved by several generations.

From his humble upbringing on Tatooine to his Jedi training with Obi-Wan and Yoda, follow Luke Skywalker as he grows from boy to man to Jedi Knight.

Genres: Star Wars, Childrens, Science Fiction, Fiction, Picture Books, Fantasy, Space

32 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 2008

About the author

Simon Beecroft is the New York Times bestselling author of LEGO Star Wars: The Visual Dictionary as well as many other Star Wars titles for children, including Star Wars The Clone Wars: Watch Out For Jabba the Hutt, Star Wars: Luke Skywalker’s Amazing Story, and Star Wars: Beware the Dark Side. He has also written books on subjects as diverse as dinosaurs, extreme weather, future technology, Nelson Mandela, Power Rangers, and the Fantastic Four.

Reviews

[Ivy · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 🌟

Enjoyed reading Luke's story. Seems perfect for people learning to read.

[James Mizen · Rating 3 out of 5]

better than the prequals smh

[Jamie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Mostly A New Hope with a few rushed pages for Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi glossed over. Ending was butchered.

[Zeina (Taylor's Version) · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was such a fun read!!!

[Tiuri · Rating 4 out of 5]

Got this to put in an LFL. But honestly it was so cute to watch my Dad reading this over breakfast. He was so amused. Lol.

[Edward Sojuwa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Overly simplified synopsis of the Star Wars Original film trilogy involving Luke Skywalker, his buddies, and his battle to free the galaxy from his despotic dad, and free his dad from himself, which is quite an inspiring story for kids. So for the Star Wars fans in training (those 3 to 8) I recommend this book to start their own Jedi journey, so they too can find as Luke did, and as his portrayer Mark Hamill never found and never will (he's not a hero, he just plays one in movies, let's put it gently that way) that the true hero is within you, and the true Force is one generated by your own beliefs and your own values.
Three stars
The Reboot of the Jedi!

[Kai Charles(Fiction State Of Mind) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Coyer Winter Back TO Basics

A book profiling the life adventures of Luke Skywalker. From his humble beginnings as a farmboy to his adventures saving the galaxy and confronting his father. A great read

[Tyler · Rating 4 out of 5]

DescriptionGet your child hooked on reading as they meet Star Wars' Luke Skywalker and learn all about his amazing story. Designed to engage even the most reluctant reader, this action-packed Star Wars Reader is all about your child's favourite hero, Luke Skywalker.

[Colleen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a Level 1 reader from DK. I really liked how the book introduced characters from movies 4-6 but included the younger Anakin Skywalker. The explanation of characters relationships to each other really helped to book flow. A good introduction to Star Wars characters.

[Kristina Wise · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very simple read to show you Luke Skywalker's story through the Star Wars films.

[kim · Rating 3 out of 5]

my kindergartener liked it

[Allyson Goose · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great intro to Star Wars for me and my 6 year old. He could read a lot of it himself.

[Aarvik · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wonderful read!

[☼Bookish in Virginia☼ · Rating 5 out of 5]

DK has a winning product here. Written at the 2nd Grade level (AR 2.3) it's got lots of great photos that outline Luke's life-- starting on Tatooine and ending where his father, Darth Vader, ceases to be a bad guy.

In between, it talks about C3PO, Leia, Hans, Yoda, the destruction of the Death Star, and Anakin. It's all presented in a very abbreviated fashion, but most kids are going to be able to follow the plot without problems.

I'm going to highly recommend this book as a practice reader for reluctant readers based on the Star Wars appeal, and based on the reaction of my own 7 y.o. son.

a Pam T~ mini review
(BooksforKids-reviews)

[Sarah A · Rating 1 out of 5]

Ok - this book is going to get a difficult review.
It's a good early reader with simple words and will capture kids who like Star Wars and make them want to read it themselves.
But....if they only know bits and pieces of the Star Wars story and haven't seen all 6 movies in the right order (and which early readers have??) then it gives away Most of the secrets - who Darth Vader really is, his relationship with Obi Wan and with Luke.

Spoiler spoiler spoiler - there should be a big warning label on the front cover!!

[Elizabeth S · Rating 2 out of 5]

Be warned, this book covers events in all three movies of the original trilogy (i.e. New Hope, Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi). The author does quite a good job simplifying the story, but there are a few statements that aren't quite true. (For example, Luke used the force to make his shot that destroyed the Death Star, but this book claims it was a "lucky shot."

[S— · Rating 5 out of 5]

Precious and adorable. Must protect at all cost! Hahahahaha

There are some misinformation due to the need to simplify context for children. But seriously, that what makes this book adorable.

If given to me at young age I would haved started loving reading when I was even younger and not later.

[Molly · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is pretty much a recap of Lukes life. If a kid has not seen the movie then it will pretty much ruin everything for them and not for any really good reason. It is fairly easy for a beginning reader to get into though. Grades K+

[Grade5 Five · Rating 5 out of 5]

it hink it is very very good

[Meredith · Rating 4 out of 5]

Illustrated with color photos from the Star Wars films, this beginning reader tells a very simplified version of Luke Skywalker's story.

Perfect for beginning readers.

[Thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very cool. Never gets old.

[Ame · Rating 4 out of 5]

Luke has an AMAZING story! We're talking lightsabers, blasters, and this crazy dude named DARTH VADER. Shoowee. Must-read.

[Carter Harrison · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of our favorite books! We love all the pictures!

[Joseph · Rating 4 out of 5]

Basically Luke's life. I read it to my 3 1/2 yr old who seemed to like it. Only problem is if he was older and have seen some of the movies then some of the plots would be given away.

[Karen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Jacob read ..krb 1/19/16

Jacob read..krb 3/24/16

Jacob read for his 15min Read-Aloud challenge...May 2016..He changed this from 4stars to 3 stars.

[Abbie]

Totally rocked the quiz at the end of this book