Just as Optimus Prime stands ready to score a decisive victory against Starscream"s army of Decepticons, Megatron"s plan becomes clear -- and the Autobots are right where he wants them! This essential lead-in to TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON comes to a head, as new characters are introduced... and familiar faces meet their final fate! From the Publisher: Bring your young readers background on the Autobots and Decepticons waging their battle in the Dark of the Moon. In Rising Storm, Shockwave, the deadliest of all Decepticons, has arrived on Earth leaving a trail of carnage behind him. Working under the command of the Depticon leader Megatron, Shockwave violently persuades the rogue Starscream to send his forces after the human Sam Witwicky and his Autobot friend Bumblebee. Autobot leader Optimus Prime responds to Sam"s distress call, but this battle may cost the Autobots more than they bargained for. Prepare to witness the truth about the most bitter rivalry in the galaxy! Spotlight, a division of ABDO Group, publishes the most popular licensed fiction in the highest quality library editions. We use the original publisher"s digital files to adjust each book"s layout so no artwork or text is lost in the gutter in our printing and binding process. We also use the best glossy or acid-free paper, reinforced end sheets, side-sewn bindings, and laminated covers to withstand the circulation Spotlight will get in your library! FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY.