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Guys of all ages love Star Wars so we knew we needed to put together a resource list of books with little guys (and girls!) in mind. Here is a list of the easiest practice readers we could locate -- AR Levels 1.2 to 2.5

We've included backcover descriptions and pointers to our reviews where we've done them. If there were 'review-grades' at GoodReads or Amazon we've included that data.

For slightly more difficult Practice Readers -AR 2.5 to 3.0 - see our list here.

Blast Off
by Rob Colson

This Star Wars book introduces favorite characters. It has text like the following:

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

The text isn't much, but the pictures are great and this is the easiest practice reader we have found.

booksforkids-reviews.com excerpt ex Star Wars Blast Off

Paperback: 32 pages
Publisher: DK Publishing (2010)
ISBN-10: 0756666929
Look Inside Available
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Reading Information:
Word Count: 127
Accelerated Reading level: 1.2 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 141702

The Phantom Menace: Anakin To The Rescue bookcover

Star Wars Episode 1:
The Phantom Menace: Anakin To The Rescue
by Cecilia Venn

Description: 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!

Hardcover: 47 pages
Publisher: LucasBooks for Young Readers
ISBN-10: 0375900012
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Reading Information:
Word Count: 782
Accelerated Reading level: 2.0 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 107331

Luke Skywalker's Amazing Story
by Simon Beecroft

Description: 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

Paperback: 32 pages
Publisher: DK Publishing (2008)
ISBN-10: 0756645182
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Reading Information:
Word Count: 364
Accelerated Reading level: 2.3 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 130384

Anakin's Pit Droid

by Justine and Roy Fontes

GoodReads: 3.20 avg rating — 5 ratings
Amazon rating - Very good

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.

Paperback: 48 pages
Publisher: LucasBooks for Young Readers
ISBN-10: 0375804315
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Reading Information:
Word Count: 829
Accelerated Reading level: 2.3 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 106471

What Is A Wookiee?
by Laura Buller

GoodReads: 3.94 avg rating — 18 ratings

Description: Introduces the Wookies and other aliens that populate George Lucas' Star Wars films.

Paperback: 32 pages
Publisher: DK CHILDREN
ISBN-10: 0756611571
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Reading Information:
Word Count: 481
Accelerated Reading level: 2.4 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 101053

Ready, Set, Podrace!

by Simon Beecroft

GoodReads : 3.71 avg rating — 14 ratings
Amazon rating: Extremely good

Description: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.