STAR WARS for First GradersBooks Boys Love

Here are STAR WARS themed books at the 1st Grade reading level. As many reviewers have noted these little books can be motivating material for emergent readers.

[Note that one of these books is meant for Middle Schoolers.]

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BLAST OFF
(DK Readers)
by Rob Colson

3.76 avg rating from 111 GoodReaders 

BLAST OFF is the easiest Star Wars book to date. The text is large and the sentences are short and simple. There's no real story, but rather favorite characters are introduced. Here's an example:

Meet C-3PO.
He is a droid.
He can speak many languages.

Children should really like the pictures.

Reading Information:
Word Count: 127
Page Count: 32
Accelerated Reading level: 1.2 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 141702


The Clone Wars:
DON'T WAKE THE ZILLO BEAST!
(DK Readers)
 by Jon Richards

3.36 avg rating — 36 ratings 

Watch your step!
Some creatures are friendly.
Other creatures are dangerous.

This book introduces the fearsome Zillow beast.  The images are cool, but I could see where they might be too 'exciting' for some really young readers.  Check out other sample pages at Amazon.

Word Count: 186
Page Count: 32

Accelerated Reading level: 1.4 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 155360
--sample pages available

You might be interested in...

• STAR WARS books for Second Graders
• FLY GUY at the First Grade level
• Our PINTEREST board of books at the 1st Grade Reading level 

Star Wars Rebels:
ZEB TO THE RESCUE
Walt Disney Press/Hyperion
by Michael Siglain & Kay Michaels

This book follows the adventure of Zeb, one of the characters from the popular cartoon series.  The text isn't as large as some of the other first grade level books, but the sentences are short and the graphics will keep kids reading.

Word Count: 216

Page Count: 32
Accelerated Reader: 1.6 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 170648


CAN YOU SPOT A JEDI?
(DK Readers)
by Shari Last

3.36 avg rating — 42 ratings 

Fun images and large text will probably make this book very popular whether at home or at school.

Word Count: 174
Page Count: 32
Accelerated Reader: 1.8 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 168642
Lexile: 350L

ALWAYS BET ON CHOPPER
(World Of Reading)
by Meredith Rusu

3.54 avg rating — 13 ratings 

Chopper is a grumpy astromech droid that can be relied on in a pinch.  He has the grouchy attitude that many kids love.

After reading the reviews this seems to be a book that is loved more by very young emergent readers. 

Word Count: 270
Page Count:32
Accelerated Reader: 1.9 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 176985


CHEWBACCA AND THE SLAVERS OF THE SHADOWLANDS
(Star Wars Adventures Graphic Novels)
by Christopher Cerasi
Illustrated by Jennifer L. Meyer

For Middle Graders -

This graphic novel takes place during the Old Republic era when Chewie was a teenager.  The adventure begins when the Wookie and his friends tread into the Shadowlands, finding more adventure than they expected.

Word Count: 2,010
Page Count: 80
Accelerated Reading level: 1.9 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 157241
--sample pages available



Updated June 2016