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Star Wars Episode I The Phantom Menace brings the opening chapter of the saga to novel form, based on the story and screenplay by George Lucas and written by Terry Brooks. Political unrest, the Jedi, Queen Amidala, and the young Anakin Skywalker converge in a galaxy-spanning adventure. This richly detailed adaptation offers additional insight into the characters and events of the film while standing as a memorable entry in the Star Wars universe.