From a Certain Point of View; Return of the Jedi (Star Wars)
NATIONAL BESTSELLER
Celebrate the legacy of Return of the Jedi with this thrilling reimagining of the beloved Star Wars film, as told from forty unique perspectives by bestselling authors and acclaimed storytellers.
On May 25, 1983, Star Wars solidified its place in cinematic history with the release of Return of the Jedi. Now, in honor of its fortieth anniversary, From a Certain Point of View brings together forty writers, each retelling an iconic moment from the film—this time through the eyes of side characters, from rebels and villains to droids and creatures.
Featured stories include:
✨ Olivie Blake offers a chilling look into Emperor Palpatine's mind.
✨ Saladin Ahmed explores the heartbreaking past of the rancor trainer.
✨ Charlie Jane Anders unveils the hidden life of the Sarlacc.
✨ Fran Wilde follows Mon Mothma’s secret mission to save the Rebellion.
✨ Mary Kenney gives Wicket the Ewok a quiet day—if only it were that simple.
✨ Mike Chen brings us into Anakin Skywalker's final moments as he becomes one with the Force.
Plus more unforgettable stories by:
Tom Angleberger, K Arsenault Rivera, Kristin Baver, Akemi Dawn Bowman, Emma Mieko Candon, Olivia Chadha, Gloria Chao, Adam Christopher, Paul Crilley, Amal El-Mohtar, M. K. England, Jason Fry, Adam Lance Garcia, Lamar Giles, Max Gladstone, Thea Guanzon, Ali Hazelwood, Patricia A. Jackson, Alex Jennings, Jarrett J. Krosoczka, Sarah Kuhn, Danny Lore, Sarah Glenn Marsh, Kwame Mbalia, Marieke Nijkamp, Danielle Paige, Laura Pohl, Dana Schwartz, Tara Sim, Phil Szostak, Suzanne Walker, Hannah Whitten, Sean Williams, and Alyssa Wong.
Giving Back:
To celebrate the release of this book, Penguin Random House and Disney/Lucasfilm will each donate books to First Book, a nonprofit dedicated to providing essential reading materials to children in need.
- Penguin Random House will donate at least $100,000 worth of books.
- Disney/Lucasfilm will contribute 100,000 children’s books to support First Book’s mission of ensuring equal access to quality education.
A must-read for Star Wars fans, From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi is a hilarious, heartbreaking, and thrilling tribute to the galaxy far, far away.