The Rise of Voltron

The Rise of Voltron by Simon and Schuster is a media tie-in chapter book published in August 2017, featuring 64 pages in English. This book presents a retelling of the origin story of Voltron, the universe’s greatest defender, as depicted in the Netflix series Voltron Legendary Defender from DreamWorks Animation. It follows five pilots from Earth—Lance, Hunk, Pidge, Keith, and Shiro—who stumble upon a giant blue lion in the desert, leading them into an epic intergalactic adventure against the evil Galra Empire.

Readers will find an engaging narrative that captures the excitement of the series, complete with color stills throughout. The story emphasizes themes of teamwork and bravery as the young heroes learn to set aside their differences to form Voltron, the last hope for the universe. This edition is designed for juvenile fiction audiences, blending action, adventure, and humor while exploring social themes and values.