A New Hope: The Princess, the Scoundrel, and the Farm Boy

Star Wars: A New Hope Illustrated Novel is an upcoming novel by R.J. Palacio, with illustrations by Iain McCaig that will be released on March 31, 2015. It is a retelling of the classic Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope story in a new illustrated novel form.

Publisher's summary
"Acclaimed, New York Times best-selling author RJ Palacio delivers a captivating retelling of Star Wars: A New Hope 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.

This illustrated novel is the first in the highly-anticipated series and features richly detailed art by celebrated Star Wars'' concept artist Iain McCaig-the creative mind behind the prequels characters Darth Maul and Padmé Amidala. Fans old and new will be delighted by this beautifully crafted book and the unexpected twists in this retelling of a beloved story.''"