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The turning point for the entire Star Wars saga is at hand… After years of civil war, the Separatists have battered the already faltering Republic nearly to the point of collapse. On Coruscant, the Senate watches anxiously as Supreme Chancellor Palpatine aggressively strips away more and more constitutional liberties in the name of safeguarding the Republic. Yoda, Mace Windu, and their fellow Masters grapple with the Chancellor's disturbing move to assume control of the Jedi Council. And Anakin Skywalker, the prophesied Chosen One, destined to bring balance to the Force, is increasingly consumed by his fear that his secret love, Senator Padmé Amidala, will die. As the combat escalates across the galaxy, the stage is set for an explosive endgame: Obi-Wan undertakes a perilous mission to destroy the dreaded Separatist military leader General Grievous. Palpatine, eager to secure even greater control, subtly influences public opinion to turn against the Jedi. And a conflicted Anakin—tormented by unspeakable visions—edges dangerously closer to the brink of a galaxy-shaping decision. It remains only for Darth Sidious, whose shadow looms ever larger, to strike the final staggering blow against the Republic…and to ordain a fearsome new Sith Lord: Darth Vader.
Is Revenge of the Sith appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This Star Wars junior novelization depicts Anakin's tragic fall to the dark side with meaningful violence (lightsaber battles, mass casualties) and emotional intensity around manipulation, betrayal, and the death of major characters. Language is clean but themes of corruption and loss are heavy.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include emotional abuse, death, mass death, and death of child (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Fans of Star Wars will experience the iconic moment when Anakin becomes Darth Vader in this adaptation of the pivotal third prequel film.