The Scourge of the Empire:
The Ewok Adventures

c. 0 to 4 years after ANH

Last Update
31 March 1999

*NOTES*
TPM = Star Wars: Episode I—The Phantom Menace
ANH = Star Wars: Episode IV—A New Hope
ESB = Star Wars: Episode V—The Empire Strikes Back
ROJ = Star Wars: Episode VI—Return of the Jedi
NA = information not available
(p) = pencils; (i) = inks
(release dates are approximate and are subject to change)

Star Wars: Return of the Jedi
How the Ewoks Saved the Trees
An Old Ewok Legend

CHRONO-SETTING:

Sometime the 4-year period before ROJ, but before the animated TV series Ewoks
NOTE: the Return of the Jedi sub-logo was only used to establish a familiar connection between the storybook and the Ewok-filled movie in which they first made their big-screen debut; the sub-logo has nothing to do with the chrono-setting of the book

MEDIUM:

Children's storybook (Random House, 1984)

AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR:

Written by James Howe
Illustrated by Walter Velez

SUMMARY:

Wicket and Princess Kneesaa save the Spirit Trees from the giant Phlogs

Star Wars: Return of the Jedi
The Ewoks' Hang-Gliding Adventure

CHRONO-SETTING:

Sometime the 4-year period before ROJ, but after Star Wars: Return of the Jedi—How the Ewoks Saved the Trees: An Old Ewok Legend and before the animated TV series Ewoks
NOTE: the Return of the Jedi sub-logo was only used to establish a familiar connection between the storybook and the Ewok-filled movie in which they first made their big-screen debut; the sub-logo has nothing to do with the chrono-setting of the book

MEDIUM:

Children's storybook (Random House, 1984)

AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR:

Written by Judy Herbstman
Illustrated by Pat Paris

SUMMARY:

Instead of doing chores for the upcoming Harvest Moon Feast, Wicket and Teebo go hang-gliding in a storm and are forced down miles from the village.

Star Wars: Return of the Jedi
The Baby Ewoks' Picnic Surprise

CHRONO-SETTING:

Sometime the 4-year period before ROJ, but several days after Star Wars: Return of the Jedi—The Ewoks' Hang- Gliding Adventure and before the animated TV series Ewoks
NOTE: the Return of the Jedi sub-logo was only used to establish a familiar connection between the storybook and the Ewok-filled movie in which they first made their big-screen debut; the sub-logo has nothing to do with the chrono-setting of the book

MEDIUM:

Children's storybook (Random House, 1984)

AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR:

Written by Melinda Luke
Illustrated by Pat Paris

SUMMARY:

While on a picnic with Wicket and Princess Kneesaa, baby Ewoks Nippet and Wiley find a cache of rainbow berries badly needed for the Harvest Moon Feast.

Star Wars: Return of the Jedi
Three Cheers for Kneesaa!
An Ewok Adventure

CHRONO-SETTING:

Sometime the 4-year period before ROJ, but after Star Wars: Return of the Jedi—The Baby Ewoks' Picnic Surprise and before the animated TV series Ewoks
NOTE: the Return of the Jedi sub-logo was only used to establish a familiar connection between the storybook and the Ewok-filled movie in which they first made their big-screen debut; the sub-logo has nothing to do with the chrono-setting of the book

MEDIUM:

Children's storybook (Random House, 1984)

AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR:

Written by Jane E. Gerver
Illustrated by Pat Paris

SUMMARY:

Kneesaa, the Ewok princess, tries to prove herself as good as the male Ewoks in several contests during the Harvest Moon Feast.

Star Wars: Return of the Jedi
Wicket Finds a Way
An Ewok Adventure

CHRONO-SETTING:

Sometime the 4-year period before ROJ, but after Star Wars: Return of the Jedi—Three Cheers for Kneesaa!: An Ewok Adventure and before the animated TV series Ewoks
NOTE: the Return of the Jedi sub-logo was only used to establish a familiar connection between the storybook and the Ewok-filled movie in which they first made their big-screen debut; the sub-logo has nothing to do with the chrono-setting of the book

MEDIUM:

Children's storybook (Random House, 1984)

AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR:

Written by Melinda Luke
Illustrated by Pat Paris

SUMMARY:

Wicket embarks on a desperate search for the fuzzynettle plant which will help cure his friend Latara.

Star Wars: Return of the Jedi
The Adventures of Teebo
A Tale of Magic and Suspense

CHRONO-SETTING:

Sometime the 4-year period before ROJ, but before the animated TV series Ewoks
NOTE: the Return of the Jedi sub-logo was only used to establish a familiar connection between the storybook and the Ewok-filled movie in which they first made their big-screen debut; the sub-logo has nothing to do with the chrono-setting of the book

MEDIUM:

Children's storybook (Random House, 1984)

AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR:

Written & illustrated by Joe Johnston

SUMMARY:

Teebo, the daydreaming Ewok, finds the peace of his village destroyed when Vulgarr the Dulok reports that Teebo's sister Malani has been kidnapped by the giant Grudakk.

Star Wars: Return of the Jedi
School Days

CHRONO-SETTING:

Sometime the 4-year period before ROJ, but before the animated TV series Ewoks
NOTE: the Return of the Jedi sub-logo was only used to establish a familiar connection between the storybook and the Ewok- filled movie in which they first made their big-screen debut; the sub-logo has nothing to do with the chrono-setting of the book

MEDIUM:

Children's storybook (Random House, 1984)
NOTE: the only proof of this book's existence is its listing in Tomart's Price Guide to Worldwide Star Wars Collectibles (Stephen J. Sansweet and T.N. Tumbusch, Tomart Publications, 1994)

AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR:

Written by [NA]
Illustrated by [NA]

SUMMARY:

[Plot summary NA]

Ewoks

CHRONO-SETTING:

Sometime the 4-year period before ROJ, but after Star Wars: Return of the Jedi—How the Ewoks Saved the Trees: An Old Ewok Legend

MEDIUM:

26-episode animated TV series (Nelvana Animation Company, ABC-TV, 30 minutes, 1985-1986)
NOTE: several episodes from the second season were divided up into two self-contained mini-episodes; these are designated as "a" and "b" in the numbering system below

EPISODE	TITLE	WRITERS
1	"The Cries of the Trees"	Paul Dini
2	"The Haunted Village"	Paul Dini
3	"Rampage of the Phlogs"	Paul Dini
4	"To Save Deej"	Bob Carrau
5	"The Travelling Jindas"	Bob Carrau
6	"The Tree of Light"	Bob Carrau
7	"The Curse of the Jindas"	Bob Carrau
8	"The Land of the Gupins"	Bob Carrau
9	"Sunstar vs. Shadowstone"	Paul Dini
10	"Wicket's Wagon"	Paul Dini
11	"The Three Lessons"	Bob Carrau
12	"Blue Harvest"	Paul Dini & Sam Wilson
13	"Asha"	Paul Dini
14a	"The Crystal Cloak"	Paul Dini
14b	"The Wish Plant"	Bob Carrau
15a	"Home Is Where the Shrieks Are"	Bob Carrau
15b	"Princess Latara"	Paul Dini
16	"The Raich"	Michael Reaves
17a	"The Totem Master"	Bob Carrau
17b	"A Gift for Shodu"	Paul Dini
18	"Night of the Stranger"	Paul Dini
19a	"Gone with the Mimphs"	Linda Woolverton
19b	"The First Apprentice"	Paul Dini
20a	"Hard Sell"	Michael Reaves
20b	"A Warrior and a Lurdo"	Michael Dubil
21	"The Season Scepter"	Bob Carrau
22a	"Prow Beaten"	Bob Carrau
22b	"Baga's Rival"	Linda Woolverton
23a	"Horville's Hut of Horrors"	Paul Dini
23b	"The Tragic Flute"	Bob Carrau
24a	"Just My Luck"	Michael Dubil
24b	"Bringing Up Norky"	Bob Carrau
25	"Battle for the Sunstar"	Paul Dini
26a	"Party Ewok"	Bob Carrau
26b	"Malani the Warrior"	Stephen Langford

AIRING HISTORY:

Debut airings:

The first 13 episodes of Ewoks originally appeared with Star Wars: Droids—The Adventures of C-3PO and R2-D2 during The Ewoks and Star Wars: Droids Adventure Hour (Nelvana Animation Company, ABC-TV, 30 minutes, weekly: 7 September - 30 November 1985)
The last 13 episodes ran alone as The All-New Ewoks (Nelvana Animation Company, ABC-TV, 30 minutes, weekly: 13 September 1986 - 13 December 1986)

Reruns:

The entire Ewoks series has been aired repeatedly (alternating with Star Wars: Droids—The Adventures of C-3PO and R2-D2) during "Animation Station" on the Sci Fi Channel, Monday thru Friday from 7:00 - 7:30am EST; check your local listings for details

Colections:

Episodes #1-4 of the Ewoks series have been collected in the newly-released Star Wars: Animated Classics—Ewoks: The Haunted Village (20th Century Fox Video, 1997); it is unknown whether the entire Ewoks series will be released on video

EPISODE ADAPTATIONS:

Episode 2 — The Haunted Village: An Ewok Adventure (children's storybook, Random House, 1985)

Adaptation written by [NA]
Illustrated by [NA]
NOTE: published only in the United Kingdom

Episode 4 — Wicket and the Dandelion Warriors: An Ewok Adventure (children's storybook, Random House, 1985)

Adaptation written by Larry Wienberg
Illustrated by Deborah Colvin Borgo

Episode 4 — To Save Deej: An Ewok Adventure (children's storybook, Random House, 1985)

Adaptation written by [NA]
Illustrated by [NA]
NOTE: published only in the United Kingdom

Episode 9 — The Shadowstone: An Ewok Adventure (children's storybook, Random House, 1986)

Adaptation written by Cathy East Dubowski
Illustrated by [NA]

Episode 9 — Sunstar vs. Shadowstone: An Ewok Adventure (children's storybook, Random House, 1985)

Adaptation written by [NA]
Illustrated by [NA]
NOTE: published only in the United Kingdom

Episode 10 — Wicket's Wagon: An Ewok Adventure (children's storybook, Random House, 1985)

Adaptation written by [NA]
Illustrated by [NA]
NOTE: published only in the United Kingdom

Episode 13 — The Red Ghost: An Ewok Adventure (children's storybook, Random House, 1985)

Adaptation written by Melinda Luke
Illustrated by Deborah Colvin Borgo

SUMMARY:

The Ewoks engage in a constant battle to protect their village from the witch Morag & her Yuzzem warriors and their evil Dulok cousins.

Ewoks

CHRONO-SETTING:

Sometime the 4-year period before ROJ, but after the Ewoks animated series

MEDIUM:

14-issue comic series (Star Comics, 1985-1987)
Based on the animated TV series Ewoks

PUBLISHING HISTORY:

Issues #1-14: bi-monthly, May 1985 - July 1987
NOTE: The storyline of Star Comics' Star Wars: Droids issue #4 concludes in issue #10 of Star Comics' Ewoks

ISSUE	TITLE	AUTHOR	ILLUSTRATORS
1	"The Rainbow Bridge"	David Manak	Warren Kremer (p) Marie Severin (i)
2	"Rites of Power"	David Manak	Warren Kremer
3	"Flight to Danger"	Dave Manak	Warren Kremer (p) Jon D'Agostino (i)
4	"Valley of Evil"	Dave Manak	Warren Kremer (p) Jacqueline Roettcher (i)
5	"The Terrible Machine"	Dave Manak	Warren Kremer & Jon D'Agostino (p) Jacqueline Roettcher (i)
6	"The Ice Demon"	Dave Manak	Warren Kremer & Jon D'Agostino (p) Jacqueline Roettcher (i)
7	"The Perilous Laughing Spell"	Dave Manak	Warren Kremer & Jon D'Agostino (p) Jacqueline Roettcher (i)
8	"Eye of the Kreegon"	Dave Manak	Warren Kremer (p) Jon D'Agostino (i)
9	"The Underwater Kingdom"	Dave Manak	Warren Kremer (p) Jon D'Agostino (i)
10	"The Demons of Endor: Lost in Time Part 2"	Dave Manak	Warren Kremer & John Romitz (p) Jon D'Agostino (i)
11	"The Incredible Shrinking Princess"	Dave Manak	Warren Kremer (p) Jon D'Agostino (i)
12	"The Thorn Monster"	Dave Manak	Warren Kremer & Jon D'Agostino (p) Jacqueline Roettcher (i)
13	"The Black Cavern"	Dave Manak	Warren Kremer (p) Jon D'Agostino (i)
14	"King for a Day"	Dave Manak	Warren Kremer & Jon D'Agostino (p) Jacqueline Roettcher (i)

SUMMARY:

Featuring the Ewoks.

Fuzzy As an Ewok
Things to Touch, See, and Smell
from the Forest Moon of Endor

CHRONO-SETTING:

Sometime the 4-year period before ROJ, concurrent with the Ewoks animated and comic series

MEDIUM:

Children's "Touch Me" book (Random House, 1986)
Based on the animated TV series Ewoks

AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR:

Written by Virginia Holt
Illustrated by Deborah Colvin Borgo

SUMMARY:

To help prepare for the Festival of the Wisties, Wicket and Princess Kneesaa search for items on Logray's list.

Wicket Goes Fishing
An Ewok Adventure

CHRONO-SETTING:

Sometime the 4-year period before ROJ, concurrent with the Ewoks animated and comic series

MEDIUM:

Children's storybook (Random House, 1986)
Based on the animated TV series Ewoks

AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR:

Written by Melinda Luke
Illustrated by A.O. Williams

SUMMARY:

Wicket's fishing trip turns into one disaster after another.
"When Wicket goes fishing, absolutely nothing goes right! First his baby sister tags along, then she breaks his new fishing rod, and to make matters worse, he comes home with a terrible case of poison ivy! What's a big brother to do?" (From the back cover of Wicket Goes Fishing: An Ewok Adventure)

The Ewok Who Was Afraid
An Ewok Adventure

CHRONO-SETTING:

Sometime the 4-year period before ROJ, concurrent with the Ewoks animated and comic series

MEDIUM:

Children's storybook (Random House, 1986)
Based on the animated TV series Ewoks

AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR:

Written by Helena Clare Pittman
Illustrated by Ron Fritz

SUMMARY:

Willy the Ewok attempts to prove his courage by entering a dangerous river raft race.
"Willy asks his big brother, Weechee, if he can be his partner in the raft race along the underground rapids. But the caves are dark and scary—and Willy is afraid. How Willy turns his fear into courage when it really counts is told in this exciting Ewok adventure!" (From the back cover of The Ewok Who Was Afraid: An Ewok Adventure)

The Ewok Adventure

CHRONO-SETTING:

Sometime the 4-year period before ROJ, but after the Ewoks animated series
NOTE: When Bantha Tracks: Journal of the Official Star Wars/Lucasfilm Fan Club (Number 25, Summer 1984) asked then-General Manager of ILM Tom Smith, "Does [The Ewok Movie (sic)] take place after the events in [Return of the] Jedi?", Smith responded: "We don't know. It isn't specified. The Ewoks have been on the moon of Endor for a long time before Jedi, before the Empire came along and caused trouble. This may take place after Jedi because a little Ewok has a wooden toy that is carved to look somewhat like an Imperial two-legged walker. So if one is looking into this archeologically, one might say that the evidence shows the Imperials had been there." However, this does not prove that The Ewok Adventure takes place after Return of the Jedi; the Imperials first arrived at Endor during the last several episodes of the Ewoks animated series, at which time it was obvious that they had no previous contact with the Empire.

MEDIUM:

First Ewoks TV motion picture (MGM/United Artists, ABC-TV, 25 November 1984)
Entitled The Ewok Adventure: Caravan of Courage overseas

AUTHORS / DIRECTOR / PRODUCERS:

Story by George Lucas
Teleplay written by Bob Carrau
Directed by John Korty
Produced by Thomas G. Smith & George Lucas
Executive produced by George Lucas

ADAPTATIONS:

The Ewoks and the Lost Children (children's storybook, Random House, 1985)

Adaptation written by Amy Ehrlich

The Ewok Adventure (children's "Read Along Adventure" audio cassette and companion storybook, Buena Vista Records, 1984)

Performed by [NA]

SUMMARY:

Wicket the Ewok helps Cindel & Jeremitt Towani rescue their parents from the Gorax, an evil giant.
"The impish, furry creatures from the last movie of the Star Wars trilogy, Return of the Jedi, are now in their very own film, praised by Daily Variety as 'imaginative and startlingly original ... a perennial.' Executive producer George Lucas, together with the award-winning special effects team of Industrial Light and Magic have brought the visual wonder and technological achievement of Lucasfilm to The Ewok Adventure. After a crash landing on the planet Endor, Mace and his little sister, Cindel, befriend a magical Ewok and embark on a quest to find their missing parents. It's a journey that leads them into the most secret regions of Endor and, in a thrilling climax, pits them against the Gorax, a fearsome underground giant. Award-winning director John Korty (The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman) has assembled an outstanding cast, including Warwick Davis (Willow, Return of the Jedi) in a film filled with 'sheer enchantment and excitement' (The Hollywood Reporter)." (From the VHS release of The Ewok Adventure)

Ewoks: The Battle for Endor

CHRONO-SETTING:

Sometime the 4-year period before ROJ, but after the Ewoks animated series
NOTE: when Bantha Tracks: Journal of the Official Star Wars/Lucasfilm Fan Club (Number 25, Summer 1984) asked then-General Manager of ILM Tom Smith, "Does [The Ewok Movie (sic)] take place after the events in [Return of the] Jedi?", Smith responded: "We don't know. It isn't specified. The Ewoks have been on the moon of Endor for a long time before Jedi, before the Empire came along and caused trouble. This may take place after Jedi because a little Ewok has a wooden toy that is carved to look somewhat like an Imperial two-legged walker. So if one is looking into this archeologically, one might say that the evidence shows the Imperials had been there." However, this does not prove that Ewoks: The Battle for Endor takes place after Return of the Jedi; the Imperials first arrived at Endor during the last several episodes of the Ewoks animated series, at which time it was obvious that they had no previous contact with the Empire.

MEDIUM:

Second Ewoks TV motion picture (MGM/United Artists, ABC-TV, 24 November 1985)
Sequel to The Ewok Adventure

WRITERS / DIRECTOR / PRODUCERS:

Story by George Lucas
Teleplay written by Ken & Jim Wheat
Directed by Ken & Jim Wheat
Produced by Thomas S. Smith & George Lucas
Executive produced by George Lucas

ADAPTATIONS:

Ewoks: The Battle for Endor (children's "Read Along Adventure" audio cassette and companion storybook, Buena Vista Records, 1985)

Adaptation written by [NA]
Performed by [NA]

The Ring, The Witch, and the Crystal: An Ewok Adventure (children's storybook, Random House, 1986)

Adaptation written by Cathy East Dubowski

SUMMARY:

Wicket and Cindel Towani battle to save Endor from the Marauders' king.
"Ever since they first appeared in Return of the Jedi, the lovable, furry little Ewoks have captivated film and fantasy lovers the world over. Now comes a new Ewok adventure, jam-packed with all the thrills and cinematic wizardry so identified with the talent of George Lucas. When an army of evil Marauders led by giant King Terak and his cunning companion, witch Charal, attacks the Ewok village, young Cindel (Aubree Miller) and an Ewok named Wicket (Warwick Davis from Willow) escape into the forest. There they befriend Teek, a speedy little ball of fur (Niki Botelho), and Noa, a crusty but kindly space-farer (Wilford Brimley, Cocoon and Our House). When Cindel is kidnapped, Noa, Wicket, and Teek set out for Terak's castle fortress ... and exciting, heart-thumping adventure. Lauding the film's 'lavish production values, superb special effects, clashes of near-epic proportions and, best of all, imagination run-rampant at every turn,' Daily Variety pronounces that Ewoks: The Battle for Endor 'triumphs as a worthy entrant into the hallowed Star Wars canon.' " (From the VHS release of Ewoks: The Battle for Endor)

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The Scourge of the Empire: The Ewok Adventures

c. 0 to 4 years after ANH

The Scourge of the Empire:
The Ewok Adventures