Book Review: Beware the Power of the Dark Side

Title: Return of the Jedi: Beware the Power of the Dark Side!

Series: Star Wars Illustrated Novels

Author: Tom Angleberger

Publisher: Disney LucasFilm Press

Publication Date: September 22, 2015

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Acclaimed, New York Times best-selling author Tom Angleberger delivers a captivating retelling of Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi like you've never experienced before, infusing the iconic, classic tale of good versus evil with a unique perspective and narrative style that will speak directly to today's young readers while enhancing the Star Wars experience for core fans of the saga.

This illustrated novel is the third in the highly-anticipated series and features richly detailed art by celebrated Star Wars concept artist Iain McCaig-the creative mind behind the prequels characters Darth Maul and Padm Amidala. Fans old and new will be delighted by this beautifully crafted book and the unexpected twists in this retelling of a beloved story. 

Book Review: So You Want to Be a Jedi?

Title: The Empire Strikes Back: So You Want to Be a Jedi?

Series: Star Wars Illustrated Novels

Author: Adam Gidwitz

Age Level: Middle Grade

Publisher: Disney Lucasfilm Press
Publication Date: September 22, 2015
Source: Purchased

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Will you become the next great Jedi?

Acclaimed, New York Times best-selling author Adam Gidwitz delivers a captivating retelling of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back as you've never experienced before, dropping you right in the middle of the action.

You are Luke Skywalker, taking your first steps toward becoming the greatest Jedi in the galaxy. But the way will not be easy, and the power of the dark side is strong....

Book Review: The Princess, The Scoundrel, and the Farm Boy

Title: A New Hope: The Princess, the Scoundrel, and The Farm Boy

Series: Star Wars Illustrated Novels

Author: Alexandra Bracken

Age Level: Middle Grade

Publisher: Disney Lucasfilm Press

Publication Date: September 22, 2015
Source: Purchased

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The galaxy is at war. Although the Rebel Alliance has won a few battles against the Empire, hope is fading. The Empire is about to unveil the greatest weapon the galaxy has ever seen--the Death Star. The Rebels' only chance to defeat it now lies in the unlikely hands of a princess, a scoundrel, and a farm boy....