Legends
Children's Book
Han Solo's Rescue Mission
Han Solo's Rescue Mission is a young children's book telling a story about Han Solo rescuing a group of Ithorians. It was written by John Whitman and illustrated by Kilian Plunkett.
As a Cruise Along Book, the book came packaged with a Micro Machines X-Ray Fleet miniature Millennium Falcon.
The Galactic Empire is preparing to attack Ithor. A group of Ithorians are being transported by Han and Chewbacca to Bimmisaari. After rescuing the Ithorians, the Imperial forces arrive and attack Millennium Falcon. Turbolaser bolts damaged the ship's computer and they arrived in an asteroid field. They escaped, but nearly got eaten by three space slugs.
Author
John Whitman
Timeline
1 ABY
(18 months after "A New Hope")
Era
Rebellion
Released
Mar 1, 1998
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