Attack of the Clones: Episode II cover

Attack of the Clones: Episode II

Author: Salvatore, R.A.

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Upper Grades (UG 9-12)
Book Level 7.3
Points 16.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 91148
Points per Word 0.000176
Page Count 353
Points per Page 0.045326

Description

Jedi Master Obi-wan Kenobi and his apprentice Anakin Skywalker are assigned to protect Senator Amidala from assassination attempts. As they investigate the threats against the senator, Obi-wan discovers a secret army of clones on the planet Kamino. The Jedi must uncover the truth behind the clone army while continuing to protect the senator from the separatist faction that threatens the Republic.

Quick Summary

The story drops readers right into a galaxy on the brink of war, with Jedi knights battling droid armies and political intrigue spinning across countless worlds. Young readers will devour the lightsaber duels, the high-speed chases through asteroid fields, and the growing tension between Anakin and Padme as danger mounts around every corner. If your kid loves the action-packed world of Percy Jackson and the Battle of the Labyrinth but dreams of spaceships, this Star Wars novel delivers the same breathless pace with lightsabers instead of lightning. With an AR Level of 7.3 and 16 points, it's perfect for kids in grades 6 through 10 who want a substantial read that never drags.