The Phantom Menace (novel)

"The Phantom Menace" is a novelization of the first episode in the Star Wars saga, originally released as a film in 1999. Set in a galaxy far away, it follows Jedi Knights Qui-Gon Jinn and his apprentice Obi-Wan Kenobi as they attempt to resolve a trade dispute involving the peaceful planet Naboo. They encounter the young Anakin Skywalker, a boy with extraordinary potential, whom they believe could bring balance to the Force. The story intertwines themes of good versus evil, political intrigue, and the beginnings of Anakin's journey toward becoming a pivotal figure in the galaxy.