Jeffrey Brown

After surviving his totally chaotic first year at the Jedi Academy, Roan Novachez is absolutely positive his second year will be a breeze. Unfortunately, he could not be more wrong. Right from the start, Roan feels himself drifting apart from his best friends. To make matters worse, he quickly discovers his starship piloting skills are not nearly as amazing as he originally thought. When the school bullies unexpectedly offer to take him under their wing, Roan has to figure out who his real friends actually are. This semester is packed with bizarre challenges, from bizarre alien poetry exams to facing down menacing robots in the hallways. He also has to survive massive cafeteria food fights, dizzying flight simulations, and an extremely complicated relationship with a girl who is currently furious with him. Told through hilarious comic strips, journal entries, and sketches, this deeply relatable story perfectly captures the awkward, frustrating, and incredibly funny reality of middle school in space.

Starting a new school is always tough, but it is especially tricky when your teacher is Master Yoda. Victor Starspeeder is thrilled to finally begin his training at the legendary Jedi Academy. His excitement is off the charts, even if his older sister is less than thrilled to have him around. Victor is ready to master the Force and learn lightsaber skills, but Jedi training is nothing like he expected. Instead of purely epic space battles, Victor finds himself tackling surprisingly normal middle school problems with a galactic twist. From figuring out where to sit in the cafeteria to handling Master Yoda's unusual class assignments, everyday life is an adventure. Yoda even makes him join the drama club to channel his boundless energy. Whether you are navigating your own middle school hallways or dreaming of a galaxy far, far away, this hilarious graphic novel perfectly captures the ups and downs of growing up. Discover the funny, awkward, and action-packed life of a Jedi-in-training.