Common Sense Media Review
By Michael Berry
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Highly detailed, scene-by-scene retelling of the film.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 9+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Read
What's the Story?
As this installment in the Star Wars saga opens, the Rebel Alliance is in disarray while the Empire builds a new, more powerful Death Star. Robots R2-D2 and C-3PO make their way to the hideout of the disgustingly villainous Jabba the Hutt to negotiate for the release of Han Solo and Princess Leia. But it takes the intervention of Luke Skywalker to rescue them, and soon our heroes face even graver dangers. As Han and Leia complete a secret mission on the planet Endor, Luke must prepare himself to face his greatest foe: his father, Darth Vader.
Is It Any Good?
For readers eager for every last detail about the sixth installment of the movie saga, this extended retelling provides plenty of nuance and fresh information. In STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI, BEWARE THE POWER OF THE DARK SIDE!, author Tom Angleberger uses a sly, knowing tone that establishes a stronger connection with his young readers, and his illustrations set the scenes wonderfully. But if readers have watched Return of the Jedi many times already, they won't find any major surprises here.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about why science fiction is so popular across so many different media. What about the genre most appeals to audiences?
Why are fear and hatred so destructive? How can one learn to turn away from them?
Can people -- even the worst villain -- change for the better?
Book Details
- Author :
- Illustrator : Tom Angleberger
- Genre : Science Fiction
- Topics : Adventures , Robots
- Book type : Fiction
- Publisher : Disney Lucasfilm Press
- Publication date : September 22, 2015
- Publisher's recommended age(s) : 8 - 12
- Number of pages : 432
- Available on : Nook, Hardback, Apple Books, Kindle
- Last updated : September 30, 2025
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