Star Wars: The Clone Wars (novel)

Star Wars: The Clone Wars is a novelization of the 2008 animated film of the same name, which served as the theatrical pilot episode for the Star Wars: The Clone Wars television series. The novel was written by Karen Traviss and published by Del Rey Books on August 26, 2008, concurrently with the film's release.

The story follows Anakin Skywalker and his new Padawan, Ahsoka Tano, as they undertake a mission to rescue Jabba the Hutt's kidnapped son, Rotta. Meanwhile, Obi-Wan Kenobi leads a Republic attack against Separatist forces on Christophsis. The novel provides expanded insight into the characters' thoughts and motivations compared to the film and explores themes of duty, loyalty, and the ethical complexities of war. It also establishes key relationships and storylines that would be further developed throughout the Clone Wars series. The novel is part of the Star Wars Expanded Universe, later rebranded as Star Wars Legends.