Aliens: Volume I: Tales from a Galaxy Far, Far Away, initially known as Creatures of the Outer Rim, is a compilation of six short stories penned by Landry Q. Walker. Disney–Lucasfilm Press released it in hardcover on April 5, 2016. Before this, four of the short stories were originally available as eBooks starting on December 1, 2015. All six narratives revolve around various aliens that appear in the film Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens. This book is designed for readers between the ages of 8 and 12.
The Star Wars universe teems with a multitude of alien species, each one more peculiar and intriguing than the one before it. Within these pages, you'll discover six tales crafted for young readers, each focusing on some of the remarkable aliens showcased in the blockbuster movie, Star Wars: The Force Awakens. This anthology promises excitement and suspense, transporting you to the farthest reaches of your beloved galaxy, far, far away. It includes a thrilling story of betrayal and piracy, a tale of a perceptive Jakku lawman and an unlucky droid, and a puzzle that only the irascible cook at Maz Kanata's castle can solve. . . .
- In "High Noon on Jakku," Constable Zuvio is compelled to investigate when a trustworthy droid unexpectedly robs a bank.
- "The Face of Evil" sees the Frigosian cryptosurgeons of Takodana granting a fugitive exactly what she desires.
- The repulsive junk dealer Unkar Plutt may have finally encountered his equal in the intricate story "True Love."
- In the fable " All Creatures Great and Small ," Bobbajo, the Crittermonger, recounts a courageous tale against insurmountable odds.
- "A Recipe for Death" unfolds as the cook at Maz Kanata's castle, after his sous chef is found dead, organizes an unconventional competition to identify the perpetrator.
- "The Crimson Corsair and the Lost Treasure of Count Dooku" depicts pirates, gangs, and bounty hunters in a frantic search for valuable goods. [5]
- Journey to The Force Awakens Panel at New York Comic Con – Recap, available on StarWars.com (backup link)
- Four New Journey to Star Wars: The Force Awakens Short Stories Now Available on StarWars.com (backup link)
- " Blaster " featured in Star Wars Insider 164
- An Interview With Tales From a Galaxy Far, Far Away: Aliens Volume I Author Landry Q. Walker on StarWars.com: Getting to Know Unkar, Bobbajo, and more (backup link)
- " Blaster " featured in Star Wars Insider 165
- Continue Your Training: A Star Wars Summer Reading List for Kids on StarWars.com (backup link)