Guys of all ages love STAR WARS (girls and moms too!) so we pulled together this resource list of books at the beginning 2nd Grade level. That is, from AR 2.0 to 2.4
For PART II -- STAR WARS books for Second Grade, AR 2.5 to 2.9, go here.
We've included backcover descriptions and pointers to our reviews where we've done them.
PART I -
For PART II -- STAR WARS books for Second Grade, AR 2.5 to 2.9, go here.
We've included backcover descriptions and pointers to our reviews where we've done them.
Star Wars Episode 1:The Phantom Menace: Anakin To The Rescue
by Cecilia Venn
Fully-illustrated. In this colorful beginning reader, Anakin is supposed to wait for Qui-Gon outside the Jedi Temple. But when he and Jar Jar find a lost little boy, Anakin knows he must help him. He wants to be brave and good, just like a Jedi Knight!
Reading Information:
Word Count: 782
Page Count: 47
Accelerated Reading level: 2.0 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 10733
--sample pages and other reviews available
by Adam Gallardo
Ryan Benjamin (illustrator)
In this version of the RETURN OF THE JEDI, Leia negotiates with Jabba while disguised as a bounty hunter. CPO isn't able to help as he is temporarily out of commission. This leads to multiple misunderstandings and soon guns are pulled and chaos erupts.
One ramification is that Boba Fett ends up in control of the frozen Hans Solo.
Page Count: 24
Accelerated Reader: 2.1 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 142226
.jpg "bookcover of Masters Of The Force (Clone Wars) by Jon Richards")
(Clone Wars)
by Jon Richards
This simple book doesn't have a story, but apparently introduces the Jedi and their abilities.
Word Count: 251
Page Count: 32
Accelerated Reader: 2.3 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 157882
Luke Skywalker's Amazing Storyby Simon Beecroft
This book follows Luke's life from Tatooine to the point where his father abandons the Dark Side to become just a dad again.
Our review
Word Count: 364
Page Count: 32
Accelerated Reading level: 2.3 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 130384
--sample pages and other reviews available
by Justine and Roy Fontes
Backcover Description: Today is Anakin's big race! He wants to win. But his Podracer needs a special part. Can Anakin's little pit droid find the part in time? DUM-4, runs a series of errands as he tries to obtain a part Anakin's racer needs.
Word Count: 829
Page Count: 48
Accelerated Reading level: 2.3 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 106471
--sample pages and other reviews available
What Is A Wookiee? by Laura Buller
Description: Introduces the Wookies and other aliens that populate George Lucas' Star Wars films.
Word Count: 481Page Count: 32
Accelerated Reading level: 2.4 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 101053
--sample pages and other reviews available
by Simon Beecroft
Nine-year-old Anakin flies the podracer he built all by himself.
Note: Great pictures will motivate young readers. Older readers will find the language a little stilted, but enjoyable.
Note: Great pictures will motivate young readers. Older readers will find the language a little stilted, but enjoyable.
Word Count: 445
Page Count: 32
Accelerated Reading level: 2.5 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 128713
--sample pages and other reviews available
For PART II -- MORE STAR WARS books for Second Grade, AR 2.5 to 2.9, go here.
THE INFINITIES SERIES
These graphic novels are at the Second Grade level, but feature more mature themes.
Great books for older guys.
For lists of other Star Wars books by Reading Level click here:
updated September 2013