Choose Your Own Star Wars Adventure: A New Hope, standing as the initial book within the Choose Your Own Star Wars Adventure trilogy, is a novel geared towards young readers penned by Christopher Golden, and it saw its release through Bantam Skylark back in 1998. The narrative unfolds from a second-person perspective, positioning the reader in the shoes of Luke Skywalker's best friend, who serves as the story's central character. A key feature of the book is the inclusion of decision points, where the reader's choice of which page to proceed to directly shapes the narrative, leading to a multitude of distinct storylines and conclusions.
Do you possess the Force within you?
Embark on a journey alongside Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, and Han Solo as they confront the nefarious Galactic Empire—however, this time, you hold the reins, dictating the unfolding events and ultimate outcomes of the galaxy's most thrilling escapade. Will your actions steer the Rebellion towards triumph over the Empire? Or will you align yourself with Darth Vader, betraying your comrades? The destiny of the galaxy rests upon your decisions—May the Force be your ally.
- In an attempt to evade the Sand People, you meet your demise at their hands (non-canon).
- You accompany Luke back to the devastated Lars homestead. Overwhelmed by despair, you retreat to your own residence. (non-canon)
- You attempt to bid farewell to your family prior to enlisting in the Rebel Alliance. (the subsequent scenarios are all non-canon) You return home, abandoning the adventure. You are apprehended by the Empire. You decline to exploit Leia, resulting in your consignment to Kessel. You succeed in extracting the location of the Rebel base from Leia. You turn against the Empire, facilitating Leia's escape. Alderaan is spared, and the Death Star is obliterated. You betray Leia, only to be ambushed by the Rebels as you approach Yavin 4. You leverage Leia to coerce the Alliance into surrender. You are elevated to the rank of Imperial captain, the Rebel base is decimated, and your friends are executed. You aid Leia in her escape, leading to the destruction of the Death Star. Leia conceals your betrayal, and you endeavor to atone for your actions. Ben Kenobi initiates a Jedi training program, in which you, Luke, and Leia participate. You navigate the scenario improvisationally. You either assist Leia in escaping and are shot while safeguarding Luke, or you remain uninvolved, resulting in Luke's death and your own demise in the Death Star's explosion.
- You flee the Death Star without Leia, but with the Death Star schematics in your possession. (non-canon)
- You are crushed within the trash compactor due to losing composure, causing Luke to inadvertently drop his comlink while attempting to contact C-3PO . (non-canon)
- You salvage the Princess Leia rescue operation by instructing Han Solo on how to deceive the Imperials. Ben escapes with all of you, the Death Star is destroyed, and Ben establishes a new Jedi training program (non-canon)
- You enlist in the Rebel Alliance and play a role in the destruction of the Death Star . You disregard Luke's directive to retreat and assist in defending him as he destroys the Death Star. Vader attacks you, but Han and Luke defeat him. (non-canon) You heed Luke's command and retreat. Han and Chewie return and come to Luke's aid.
- You join Han Solo and Chewbacca in their endeavor to settle their debt with Jabba the Hutt . You fail to persuade Han to return and aid in the Death Star run; Luke is killed, and the Empire constructs three Death Stars. (non-canon) You convince Han to reverse course and assist Luke in destroying the Death Star.