Join the Resistance

Gr 4–6—Mattis Banz longs for a better life in this Star Wars—inspired story. He's currently living in an orphanage on the planet Durkteel and is desperate to become one of the fighters in the Resistance against the First Order of the evil Empire. After a few close calls that showcase Mattis's bravery and wily skills, his dream finally comes true when he is recruited to join the Resistance. Mattis is put together with a group who, at first glance, seem like an underwhelming bunch. After some disagreements, Mattis and company are sent to Vodran, a dangerous, gloomy swamp planet with few if any inhabitants. Mattis and the others must learn to work together as one in order to defeat the evils on Vodran and gain the skills necessary to advance higher within the Resistance. Star Wars fans will delight in seeing familiar faces appear throughout (Admiral Ackbar plays an important role as the group's sage and trusted leader). However, even though Mattis is a new character, those who aren't well versed with the Star Wars world will find themselves lost, as numerous places, groups, and events are referenced with little to no background information. A cliff-hanger ending ensures that readers will have more adventures with Mattis and company to look forward to.