Trouble on Cloud City

Reach for this book when your middle-schooler is navigating the tricky waters of new friendships and learning that social intuition is a skill that requires practice. It is particularly helpful for children who tend to be overly trusting or those struggling to balance loyalty to old friends with the excitement of a new, charismatic peer. In this installment of the Young Jedi Knights series, twins Jacen and Jaina Solo visit Cloud City with their friends, only to find themselves used as pawns in a revenge plot by their new companion, Anja Gallandro. Beyond the blasters and lightsabers, the story explores the nuance of betrayal and the importance of healthy skepticism. It is a fast-paced, age-appropriate adventure that models how even heroes can be misled by their desire to see the best in others.