Star Wars Epic Yarns: Return of the Jedi is a title outside of the official canon within the Star Wars Epic Yarns series. This series reimagines the narrative of the iconic Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi, depicting the characters and events as if they were crafted from yarn or felt. The book's creators are Jack Wang and Holman Wang.
Young Jedi in training and budding princesses will find joy in this heartfelt reimagining of the Star Wars story. Likewise, Star Wars enthusiasts of all ages will also appreciate it! The series begins with the original trilogy, where every word carries weight in these concise yet perfectly crafted yarns. Each volume showcases twelve memorable scenes, meticulously created in felt and succinctly summarized with a single word. The meticulous attention to detail is astounding; the proportions are ideal for small hands; and enjoyment is assured.
The monster Jabba is encountered, C-3PO conducts story time, and there is a happy ending.
The tale of Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi is conveyed through twelve distinct words, accompanied by scenes depicted on both the front and back covers. The back cover scene features a quote taken directly from the movie. The scenes presented are as follows:
- Front cover - Luke Skywalker and Leia Organa are seen escaping from a pursuing stormtrooper on a speeder bike.
- Droids - R2-D2 and C-3PO are journeying across the Dune Sea of Tatooine.
- Monster - Lando Calrissian and Leia Organa are brought in front of Jabba the Hutt.
- Lightsaber - Observed by Han Solo and Chewbacca, Luke Skywalker ignites his brand-new green lightsaber.
- Team - Chewbacca, Leia Organa, R2-D2, C-3PO, Han Solo, and Luke Skywalker are positioned together on the bridge of the Millennium Falcon.
- Meet - Wicket W. Warrick poses a threat to Leia Organa with a spear.
- Storytime - C-3PO shares the narrative of the Galactic Civil War with an audience comprising Ewoks and the other members of the Endor strike team.
- Sister - Luke Skywalker reveals to Leia Organa that they are related as siblings.
- Fight - Leia Organa, Chewbacca, Han Solo, and an Ewok engage in combat with stormtroopers.
- Hurt - Aboard the DS-2 Death Star II Mobile Battle Station, Darth Sidious assaults Luke Skywalker with Force lightning.
- Stop - Darth Vader lifts Darth Sidious, halting his assault on Luke Skywalker.
- Boom! - The Millennium Falcon floats in space as the Death Star II is destroyed in an explosion.
- Happy - The individuals of the Endor strike team and Ewoks come together in celebration within Bright Tree Village.
- Back cover - Luke Skywalker expresses his belief that "There is good in him. I've felt it." in reference to Darth Vader.
- ISBN 9781452135007; April 14, 2015; Chronicle Books; US hardcover [1]