Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones

Published in 2002 to coincide with the theatrical release of the second film in the Star Wars prequel trilogy, this novelization by Patricia C. Wrede serves as a literary adaptation of George Lucas's screenplay. Scholastic produced this specific young adult-oriented edition to capture the interest of the film's core audience, providing a detailed expansion on the internal thoughts and motivations of characters like Anakin Skywalker and Padmé Amidala as they navigate the political turmoil leading toward the Clone Wars.

Patricia C. Wrede, a noted fantasy author known for her Enchanted Forest Chronicles, was commissioned to adapt the narrative. Her approach prioritized accessible, character-driven prose that maintained fidelity to the film's plot while offering additional context for the prequel era's complex galactic politics. The book was received as a standard tie-in release, serving as a functional companion piece to the blockbuster film, aimed primarily at younger readers and completist fans of the Star Wars expanded universe.