True story: The Mighty Chewbacca in the Forest of Fear arrived at my house on release day. That was in May. Just as I do with many of the adult and YA Star Wars releases, I had planned to have a piece written on it to accompany Bria’s review. Obviously, this did not come to pass.

“Why?” you might ask. Why was I unable to get this book read and my thoughts on the page until now? My four-year-old, who sometimes asks to open packages, was the first one to set eyes on the book and he insisted it was his. Never one to deny my little guy an opportunity for reading, I relented (with reservations, which I will elaborate on in a moment). He loves it. It’s been a read-at-bedtime favorite for months, and he hasn’t wanted to let Mom “borrow” it.

It’s only now, with him in kindergarten, that I am able to claim the book for a few hours each day. So if you’re looking for a ringing endorsement—there it is. My kiddo cannot get enough of this book! Continue reading →