Darkest Knight

Reach for this book when your child is grappling with a friendship that has gone from supportive to competitive or even harmful. It is a powerful tool for discussing the pain of watching a peer make poor choices and the complexity of remaining loyal to someone who has changed for the worse. The story follows young Jedi twins Jacen and Jaina as they travel to the Wookiee homeworld of Kashyyyk. While they hope to support their friend Lowbacca during a sacred family ritual, they are forced into a confrontation with their former friend Zekk, who has joined the dark side. Through the lens of a classic space adventure, the book explores themes of redemption, peer pressure, and the difficult boundary between helping a friend and protecting oneself. It is perfectly suited for readers aged 9 to 13 who are navigating the social shifts of middle school and learning to define their own values.