Tales from a Galaxy Far, Far Away: Aliens: Volume I

Aliens: Volume I: Tales from a Galaxy Far, Far Away (originally known as Creatures of the Outer Rim) is a compilation of six concise narratives penned by Landry Q. Walker. Disney–Lucasfilm Press released it on April 5, 2016. Previously, four of these short tales initially appeared as eBooks starting on December 1, 2015. All half-dozen stories revolve around the alien characters showcased in the film Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens. This hardcover book is aimed toward children in the 8-12 age range.

Publisher's Synopsis

The universe of Star Wars teems with a multitude of alien species, each one more peculiar and captivating than the last. Within these pages, you'll discover six stories crafted for young readers, spotlighting some of the extraordinary aliens featured in the blockbuster movie Star Wars: The Force Awakens. This collection promises excitement and intrigue, transporting you to the remote corners of your beloved galaxy far, far away, and includes a thrilling saga of deceit and piracy, the account of a perceptive Jakku lawman and an unfortunate droid, and a conundrum solvable only by the cantankerous chef at Maz Kanata's castle. . . .

In "High Noon on Jakku," Constable Zuvio is compelled to investigate when a loyal droid commits a bank heist.
In "The Face of Evil," the Frigosian cryptosurgeons residing on Takodana grant a fugitive exactly what she desires.
The repulsive junk dealer Unkar Plutt might have finally encountered his equal in the intricate story "True Love."
In the fable "All Creatures Great and Small," Bobbajo, the Crittermonger, recounts a tale of valor against insurmountable odds.
"A Recipe for Death" sees the cook at Maz Kanata's castle staging an unusual competition to unmask the perpetrator after his sous chef is found dead.
In "The Crimson Corsair and the Lost Treasure of Count Dooku," pirates, gangs, and bounty hunters engage in a frantic pursuit of a valuable shipment. [5]

Collected short stories

Sources

Journey to The Force Awakens Panel at New York Comic Con – Recap on StarWars.com (backup link)
Four New Journey to Star Wars: The Force Awakens Short Stories Available Now on StarWars.com (backup link)
" Blaster " — Star Wars Insider 164
Getting to Know Unkar, Bobbajo, and more: A Conversation With Tales From a Galaxy Far, Far Away: Aliens Volume I Author Landry Q. Walker on StarWars.com (backup link)
" Blaster " — Star Wars Insider 165
Continue Your Training: Kids Star Wars Summer Reading List on StarWars.com (backup link)

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