The Empire Strikes Back: A Storybook represents a child-friendly Star Wars Legends retelling of the Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back movie, which is part of the original trilogy. J. J. Gardner adapted the story, and Scholastic Inc. released it on March 13, 1997.
The Battle Rages On…
The Rebel Alliance, spearheaded by the young hero Luke Skywalker, successfully annihilated the Empire's most devastating weapon, the Death Star. In response, the Empire retaliates with a fierce assault on the Rebels stationed on the frigid ice planet of Hoth. Luke, along with Han Solo and Princess Leia, narrowly manage to evade capture. Subsequently, Luke receives a summons from his mentor, Obi-Wan Kenobi, directing him to the Dagobah system, where he encounters the insightful Jedi Master Yoda. Yoda endeavors to instruct Luke in the intricacies of the Force. Concurrently, Han and Leia find themselves ensnared in a perilous scheme orchestrated by their nemesis, Darth Vader.
Will Luke succeed in rescuing his companions before it's too late—and thwart Darth Vader's ambition to dominate the galaxy? The power of the Force is considerable…however, its sinister counterpart might prove even more formidable.
- ISBN 0590066560 ; March 13 , 1997 ; Scholastic Inc. ; US paperback [1]