Books with title Star Wars - The Empire Strikes Back Vol. 1

To coincide with the theatrical release of the Star Wars Trilogy Special Edition, Chronicle Books is proud to launch Mighty Chroniclesa brand new series with a nostalgic twist. Evoking the action-packed adventures of another era, these little books feel charmingly chunky in the hand and pack a wallop, featuring a thrilling story and two-color illustrations on every spread. What better way to kick off Mighty Chronicles than by celebrating the 20th anniversary of Star Wars with the classic tales Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedithree tiny dynamite packages sure to appeal to kids, the young at heart, and the millions of Star Wars fans worldwide.

Acclaimed, New York Times bestselling author Adam Gidwitz delivers a captivating retelling of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back 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.

Struggling to keep the Rebellion alive, Princes Leia has set up a new base of operations on the ice planet Hoth, where freedom fighters have already met with dangerous ice monsters. Now detected by an Imperial probe droid sent by Darth Vader, the Rebels prepare to fight just as the first of the Empire’s strike force arrives: six Imperial Star Destroyers in the sky, and Imperial Walkers on the ground! Spotlight editions are printed on high-quality paper and with reinforced library bindings specifically printed for the library market. Grades 6-12.

The greatest adventure in the galaxy comes to life in this manga-sized adaptation of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back composed of frames taken directly from the movie! Han Solo braves the icy wastes of Hoth to save his friend, Luke Skywalker crashes into the swamps of Dagobah in search of the last Jedi Master, and Princess Leia falls into the hands of Darth Vader amidst the clouds of Bespin in this legendary tale! The battle between the cruel Galactic Empire and the ragtag Rebel Alliance reaches its highest pitch yet in this amazing pocket-sized photo comic!

Failing to crush the rebels by attacking their base on the ice planet, Hoth, Darth Vader's fleet hotly pursues the millennium falcon. But as the shadow of the dark lord threatens to engulf princess Leia and the others aboard, Luke is unaware...guided by the force on a mission of this own. Now, strange new dangers loom...both for him and his friends. Spotlight editions are printed on high-quality paper and with reinforced library bindings specifically printed for the library market. Grades 6-12.

Get little Star Wars(TM) fans reading with this new Level 2 DK Reader In LEGO(R) Star Wars(TM): The Empire Strikes Back, Level 2 readers will follow the adventures of Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Princess Leia and the rebel forces as they fight against the evil Empire. They will meet new characters, such as the bounty hunter Boba Fett, as well as discovering new worlds to explore, such as the ice planet of Hoth. Level 2 Readers are designed for taking the next step in gaining reading confidence. Easy to read stories include longer sentences and increased vocabulary. The winning combination of popular cult subject Star Wars and an engaging story packed full of exciting images is perfect for getting children hooked on reading.