The Principal Strikes Back

Reach for this book when your child is feeling stifled by school rules or struggling with a sense of unfairness from authority figures. It is an ideal bridge for the middle schooler who feels like their individuality is being suppressed by a rigid environment. Through the lens of a space adventure, the story explores the tension between following rules and maintaining one's integrity, making it a perfect tool for normalizing the frustrations of school life. Set in the Star Wars Jedi Academy universe, the plot follows Victor Starspeeder as he navigates a school year under a new, overly strict principal who seems to have a personal vendetta against fun and creativity. The book uses a hybrid format of traditional text, comic panels, and journal entries, which is highly approachable for reluctant readers. Parents will appreciate how it validates a child's desire for autonomy while emphasizing the importance of friendship and collective action when standing up for what is right.