![]() Darth Vader and Friends is a quick read, and perhaps a good introduction to the characters for those too young for the films or novels. If you are a fan of Star Wars, have (or know) any kids, and have a sense of humor, you will enjoy this book. The colors used, how the characters act…it’s all consistent with the extablished characters, but with a cuddly feel. Jeffrey Brown Vader's Little Princess Hardcover Illustrated, Apby Jeffrey Brown (Author) 3,959 ratings Goodreads Choice Award nominee See all formats and editions Hardcover 9.63 161 Used from 1.15 36 New from 4.95 1 Collectible from 35. Despite all the characters being softened up, the books still have the feel of being in the Star Wars universe. The illustrations are very cute, and children of all ages will find the book amusing and enjoyable. Brown has a wonderful touch, with just the right amount of humor mixed with just enough reality to strike back at seriousness. Uhura, Darth Vader, and Yoda) admonishes him, but he rationalizes that if it. Think of the book as a mix of Star Wars and The Far Side. Cunninghams conscience (personified by his father, Joseph Smith, Hobbits, Lt. Anyone with kids will completely understand the absurd but realistic situations in which Lord Vader finds himself. ![]() It follows Darth Vader as if he was a normal father, interacting with Luke and Leia and their friends.Īs with the others in the series, Darth Vader and Friends is heavy on the humor. Darth Vader and Friends is another in the series of Star Wars picture books by Jeffrey Brown. “Darth Vader and Friends” by Jeffrey Brown. ![]()
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Now, they do their best to ignore each other.Īutumn has her boyfriend Jamie, and her close-knit group of friends. If he had been with me, everything would have been different.Īutumn and Finn used to be inseparable. An achingly authentic and raw portrait of love, regret, and the life-altering impact of the relationships we hold closest to us, this YA romance bestseller is perfect for fans of Colleen Hoover, Jenny Han, and You've Reached Sam. ![]() ![]() From Snow White and the Big Bad Wolf to Goldilocks and Little Boy Blue, the folktales of old are reborn here as exiles living in the magically camouflaged New York City neighborhood of Fabletown.Īcclaimed by critics and readers alike, these modern classics of comic book storytelling are now collected for the first time in a series of beautiful hardcover volumes. ![]() The answer can be found in FABLES, Bill Willingham’s celebrated reimagining of the venerable fairy tale canon. 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