Star Wars: The Clone Wars Operation: Huttlet

"Operation: Huttlet" is a novelization of the film that launched the new CGI Clone Wars television show. In this story, Anakin Skywalker is assigned a new padawan, Ahsoka Tano. The unlikely pair initially deactivate the shield generator during the Battle of Christophsis. Next, the two lead an assault on a compound on Teth. After rescuing Jabba the Hutt's son, the two weather a confrontation with Ventress. Once the Jedi finally arrive on Tatooine, they must overcome additional adversaries before successfully returning the Huttlet. Through their adventure, the unlikely pair bond. In terms of plot, this story focuses on the relationship between Anakin and Ahsoka and omits the movie's sub-threads that deal with Obi-Wan Kenobi, Ziro the Hutt, Padme Amidala and Darth Sidious. Given this streamlined approach, the 48 page length, the diction and the large letter size, this book will work well for most third and fourth grade readers. The book features copious illustrations, all of which have been lifted from the film. "Operation: Huttlet" includes a table of contents and a glossary which are both located in the front of the book. This glossary orients newby readers to the technological, political and geographical dynamics of the Star Wars Universe. All in all, this is a great book for those readers who are making the transition from picture books to chapter books. "Operation: Huttlet" is a straightforward and exciting Star Wars read.