This week 3rd graders are discussing Jarrett J. Krosoczka's A New Class (Star Wars: Jedi Academy #4). Elementary readers will find this book engaging for a variety of reasons, including the various modern-day formats in which the story is told (comics, school newsletters, journal entries, and media feeds). Relatable characters and problems, the familiarity of the Star Wars franchise, and entertaining illustrations make this book a hit.
Victor Starspeeder is psyched to be starting school at the Jedi Academy. His sister, Christina does not share an enthusiasm for Victor’s newfound educational path. She’s horrified that her annoying baby brother will be there to cramp her style. While Victor means well, his excess energy leads him to spend a lot of time in detention with the little, green sage, Yoda. Yoda wants to channel Victor’s talents, so he makes the young Padawan join the drama club. Victor is not pleased. "Learn to control your anger, you must! Successfully manage their emotions, a good Jedi can. Box step and jazz hands ... hee hee ... young Padawan will!"
Victor will have to make new friends, get on his sister’s good side, learn to use the force, and hope the year’s drama club performance ("Wookie Side Story"? "Annie Get Your Lightsaber"?) goes off without a hitch!
Discussion questions can be found here, and be sure to visit the Grade 3 page to explore other books in the Jedi Academy series and Jarrett Krosoczka's amazing work.
Happy reading!
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