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Chancellor Palpatine orders Jedi Nuru Kungurama and the clone troopers of the Breakout Squad to escort Commissioner Sommilor to Coruscant, but an armored warrior from the Separatist Alliance turns things deadly. Book #3
Quick Summary
If you're hunting for a Clone Wars adventure that moves at lightning speed, this third installment in the series delivers just that. Jedi Nuru Kungurama and the clones of Breakout Squad are thrust into a high-stakes escort mission that quickly turns into a full-blown duel when a mysterious armored Separatist warrior crashes the party, and the tension never really lets up until the final showdown. It's perfect for middle-grade readers who want a blend of action, a touch of humor in the banter between the troopers, and a little bit of heart when the characters have to trust each other under pressure. Parents will appreciate that the battles are exciting but not overly graphic, making it a solid choice for kids who like Star Wars without getting too dark. If you've enjoyed other Star Wars junior novels like the Jedi Academy series or the earlier books in this Breakout Squad line, you'll find this one just as satisfying, and the cliff-hanger ending will have readers begging for the next book.