The novelization follows the movie closely, with only minor additions and changes to some scenes and dialogues. It also includes some background information and descriptions that are not shown in the movie, such as the history of the Jedi, the origins of the Force, and the details of the Rebel Alliance.

Aimed at younger readers, with a simple and clear writing style, short chapters, and illustrations, the novalization also features some trivia questions and answers at the end of each chapter, to test the reader’s knowledge and comprehension of the story.