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Good, actualy too Good
Jude Watson dose it again. Jedi Apprentice #11 was just too good, but I had a really big problem, becouse when I turned the last page there was no more to read. Jude Watson's elegant way of wording things is like reading poetry. It is wonderful to see that Qui-Gon and Obi-wans relationship is growing from master and apprentice into a father son relationship, or egleast friends. For the evil villan in Jedi Apprentice #11 I belive she might just be the worst one so far. She is a bountyhunter who will stop at nothing to finsh her evil deed, this book is a must read.

The excitment, and action is better than ever. Obi-Wan is amazing, and so is Qui-Gon with both their action moves, and their words.I belive that this Jedi Apprentice is the best one so far. Please do not pass this book up, or any of the books in this series. These books might say that they are for a yunger audence, but these books have poetry, action, suspence, and drama in them, what more could one want in a book. Again PLEASE! do not pass these books up, THEY ARE JUST TOO GOOD!

I loved it!
This book is excellent! Wow! I think the cover art is really cool with Obi-Wan standing there, poised for battle with the dreaded bounty hunter trying to snap her whip at him. I feel sorry for Obi-Wan, he never gets any food!! Have you noticed that Qui-Gon never eats himself? Weird! Are we sure he's even human? (j/k) Anyways, this book is probably the best JA book that Jude Watson has ever written. There are many close calls (If you've read the book you know what I'm talking about) and we get to see even closer into Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan's relationship.

Please read this book!! You will not be able to put it down! I LOVE OBI-WAN!!

Deadly Delightful
After a relatively weak performance in The Shattered Peace, Jude Watson returns to form with The Deadly Hunter. An old friend of Qui-Gon's is being stalked by a vicious bounty hunter, and our Jedi heroes find themselves outmatched and outwitted at nearly every turn. After a climactic battle in the snow, The Deadly Hunter ends on a cliff-hanger to rival any that has come before.

As usual, Watson is at her best in showing the dynamic between Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan. Ironically, young Obi-Wan looks down his nose at the cafe dive Qui-Gon's friend owns. It's a pity Watson didn't know about Dexter's dive when writing this one.

Extremely Exciting! Well worth reading!
When Qui-Gon Jinn takes his apprentice, Obi-Wan Kenobi, to meet a good friend of his, he never realizes adventure awaits him at the corner. His friend Didi, owner of a cafe and an informant, has been attacked by a deadly bounty hunter for no apparent reason! When Qui-Gon promises to protect him and to find out the mystery behind the hunter, he himself and Obi-Wan are turned into the next targets! Can they protect Didi and his daughter Astri and keep themselves alive long enough to solve a puzzling mystery?

"The Deadly Hunter" is the first of three books following one story arc. In my opinion, this is one of my most favorite story lines. There are many reasons for it, because of the exciting adventure, lots of action and fighting, and a terrific mystery that you yourself will have a hard time figuring out. I also love it how Obi-Wan is able to do a lot in the story, plus fight immensely well. But one of the best reasons is because of the bounty hunter. After Xanatos was cut off from the story, I was missing a really 'good' enemy, one worthy of battling weapons and wits against the Jedi team. And the bounty hunter (her name won't revealed till the next book, "The Evil Experiment", so I'm won't spoil it!) is pretty cool. I love her weapon of choice, her deadly whip. Have "The Evil Experiment" and "The Dangerous Rescue" on hand if you want to find out how the story ends!

This series explains a lot about how Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan first meet. Their beginning is far from simple and all smooth-sailings, which would be pretty monotonous if it was. Though the books are said for ages 9-12, like many other reviewers I agree that the Jedi Apprentice Series are for anybody. Extremely well-written, the emotions, thoughts, and feelings of the main characters are very well put down into words. I also like the different array of humans and aliens which are portrayed, both good and bad.

Plust check out the new Jedi Quest series, dealing with the master and apprentice duo of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker. Another Star Wars Series I recommend and like a lot are the Young Jedi Knights series. The stories are about Jacen and Jaina Solo (twins of Han and Leia Solo), and their friends as they journey on the road to becoming Jedi Knights. More on the teenager level of reading. For adult readings, a few selections I enjoy reading are "The Thrawn Trilogy", "Rogue Planet", "The Jedi Academy Trilogy", "The Corellian Trilogy", and "The Truce at Bakura".

Real excitement and actions!
With whole lot of exciting action, you can feel real excitement in every series. You just can't stop reading it!!!!
I recommend this book very much especially to Star Wars Fans!!!
Well, what's the story? Read it, and you'll know! ... Read more

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After surviving the hair-raising events of The Rising Force and The Dark Rival, Jedi Knight Qui-Gon and 13-year-old apprentice Obi-Wan are officially master and Padawan. The two have been sent off on their first mission by Master Yoda, who has given them a boring assignment: overseeing the elections on Gala, where Prince Beju has been forced to submit his promised throne to a popular vote. As usual for our Jedi heroes, though, nothing goes quite as planned--on the way to Gala they get hijacked to Phindar, where the evil Syndicat rules by erasing the memories of its enemies. Faster than the flick of a lightsaber, master and apprentice find themselves back in hot water, struggling to help their Phindarian buddies overthrow the Syndicat crime lords. After a double-cross here and a blaster fight there, the two discover that even Prince Beju is involved in the Syndicat's nefarious schemes. Dark Rival's author Jude Watson (who's also helped Princess Leia and Queen Amidala tell their stories) is back in fine form to continue this excellent series. (Ages 9 to 12) --Paul Hughes ... Read more

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Jace Emero , Jedi Master
I loved this book, read it 4 times.The action and connection between the Derida bros and Qui Gon & Obi wan was entertaining.Also liked the intertwining story line between this and Mark of the Crown.

Age group? What age group?
This book is literally amazing. Jedi Apprentice and Dark Rival were great, but this book really outdoes itself. The plot was fairly original, which is more than I can say for certain "Adult" Star Wars authors. I wish we could have seen more into Qui-Gon's thoughts when he was afraid that Obi-Wan would lose his memory, though. Maybe then he wouldn't seem like such an icicle. But the description of the memories was great, and it really gave you an insight into Obi-Wan's past.

Note to certain dissatisfied readers: There IS a reason Qui-Gon is so distant from Obi-Wan. Remember *Dark Rival*? A guy named Xanatos? Qui-Gon let himself care about the kid, and basically got his fingers burned. After all that, who WOULDN'T wait a little while before trying it again? It makes perfect sense to me, but them I *AM* a teenager, and therefore I know everything in the world. ;)

May the Force be with y'all!

fine 3rd instalment about Obi-Wan's apprenticeship
Obi-Wan has at last become the Padawan of Qui-Gon Jinn and is about to leave on his first official mission. Things couldnt be better, right? Think again! The Jedi are kidnapped and taken to Phindar, a planet ruled by a criminal who has people's memories erased. Things only get worse when one of the Jedis falls into his clutches and is slated for a memory wipe!

This is an exciting story and explores further the developing relationship between Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon. Auxiliary characters are fun, especially the jovial Derida brothers, and Yoda is present in spirit if not body. There are a few battles but violence is not graphic.

Another winner
This story is officially the beginning of Qui Gon and Obi Wans master, Padawan relationship. As with just about all of the books in this series, this book comes with a moral, as well as an interesting story. You get the sense of how both Qui Gon, and Obi Wan help each other to grow not only as individuals, but as Jedi knights too. The author does a good job of illustrating the fact that even though Obi Wan and Qui Gon are both loyal members of the Jedi, they both have very different, but accommodating, personality traits.

The Hidden Past(Star Wars:Jedi Apprentice,Book 3)
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Great for kids who love Star Wars
This book was my favorite in the Junior Jedi Knights series. I love the Melodies! The idea of a planet where kids rule is sooo cool! However, I don't think Luke should have let Anakin and Tahiri go on a dangerous trip like that with only Peckum to watch out for them, and even he is conveniently gotten rid of as soon as they land. Luke should have at least sent a Jedi with them. But then, part of why I love this book is because the kids are on their own protecting themselves, so what am I complaining about? One thing I wondered about was what ever happened to Sannah? She is never mentioned again in any other book, and I rather liked her character. I would recommend this book to any Star Wars fan, but kids twelve and under would probably enjoy it best. When I first read this at age ten I thought it was the best book I had ever read, and even now I still enjoy reading this series.

Fair
Lyric's World is Yavin 8, which is inhabited by many dangerous creatures. It's a place where Anakin, Tahiri, and their new friend Lyric have a few adventures. However, I only gave it 2 stars because the children make less progress in their assignment than I had hoped. Although some some exciting adventures do happen (you've got to read the book to know what I mean), they don't seem to come too much closer to their goal: solving the Golden Globe.

This book was the best I've read.
I loved this book and I want it to have five stars. ... Read more

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Masters and apprentices must trust one another. But that is not the case with Anakin Skywalker and his Master, Obi-Wan Kenobi. A rift is building between them. When they are separated during a rescue mission on a dangerous planet, their conflict reaches a new high -- and shows signs of things to come. ... Read more

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great insight
this book gives a great insight into the relationship of Obi-Wan and Anakin. It also shows the stress that Anakin is going through being the Chosen One. ... Read more

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An Incredible Sequal to the Young Jedi Knights Series
I especially liked this Book because it really starts the Jedi/Sith relation ship and it begins the actual story because it introduces the real enemy to the Jedi: The Shadow Academy.

In this book, Luke tells the Young Jedi knights that he encountered spies in his acedemy long ago, sent by the Second Imperium. Luke came across one truely talented young man by the name of Brakiss. Instead of banishing him like the others, he decided to keep him and train him. Luke made an attempt to turn him from the dark side.

One day, while Luke was giving the young man lessons, Brakiss left the Jedi acedemy and fled. Luke had failed to turn him and later will encounter him in a more deadly form.

The Solo twins, Jacen and Jaina, and their friends, Lowbacca and Tenal Ka, have been given permission by Lando Calarissian to come to his Gem diver station located on the Gas Giant Yavin. They all decide to go, except Tenal Ka. She imforms her friends that she thinks that the experiance would be boring and that she had seen rainbow gems on Gallinore.

When the twins arrive at the Gem diver station, Lando shows them around and tells them how his company mines a very rare gem known as Corusca Gems. When Lando is done showing them how to capture the gems, an unknown fleet appears. Lando tells them that nothing could get past their heavily armored walls, but the fleet had a speacial mechanism that got through. They later relise that the ship was using Corusca Gems to cut trough. When the ship docked with the station, and Dark women walked into the station with a squad of strom troopers. Jaina, feeling a distrubance in the force, somehow knew that they were after her and her friends.

The dark women stunned all the guards and captured the young jedi knights and took them to the Shadow Acendmy where they would be trained as Dark Jedi to assist the Second Imperium.

I really enjoyed this book and it was a very good addition to the Young Jedi Knights series.

The dark side is in everyone -- but who overcomes it?
Shadow Academy is an awesome book to continue the YJK series! If you were wondering about the introduction on the Tie-fighter and the pilot in the first book, now you know!

The Dark Side is everywhere and now it's found its way to the twins! The newly borne Dark Jedi group -- Shadow Academy -- has been alerted to the twins' and their fellow Jedi's presence at Yavin 4 (by a most unprecedented means!) and want to use the twins' Jedi abilities to their own dark advantage. So what do they do? Kidnap the twins and any other Jedi who happen to be there! From where and how? You've got to do the reading! And what about the other Jedi Knights and Luke? Tenel Ka has her own problems to deal with, but it's a good thing she did otherwise... Lowie is in the same boat as the twins, and Luke's got some Jedi chasing to do.

Topics? A RE-INTRO TO A CLASSIC STAR WARS CHARACTER, GEM-HUNTING ^.~, KIDNAPPING, EXPLOITATION, TEMPTATION, AND THE DARK SIDE.

The description and imagery is again vivid and the style is consistent with the first book. Again, great artwork (I miss the foil-embossing! ^.~) and another one to add to your (hopefully) growing collection!

Its ok
This book is ok but there is no lightsabers in it so its not really exciting

Great!
This is probably one of my favorites in the Young Jedi Knights sereis.
Jaina, Jacen, and Lowie go to Lando's GemDiver station. While they're there, a group kidnapps them. They are taken to the Shadow Academy to be trained in the Dark Side of the Force.
Meanwhile, Tenal Ka and Luke learn of the kidnapping and set out to find the twins and Lowie.
Will Luke and Tenal Ka find Jaina, Jacen, and Lowbacca? Or will the Shadow Academy succede where the Emperor did not(turning the heirs of Anakin to the Dark Side of the Force)?
Grab this book and find out! You won't regret it!!![.]

Another great book in the "Young Jedi Knights" series!
This story is about the Dark Jedi apprentice starts his own school of training Dark Jedi-the Shadow Academy. Luke Skywalker had once tried to turn him, but the evil training of the Empire proved to be firmly placed inside him. He had disappeared...only to reappear now.
Meanwhile, the twins and Lowbacca are visiting their adopted "Uncle" Lando's GemDiver station, the job of the place is to capture valuable Coruscan gems. Suddenly, an Imperial fleet appears and attacks the station. The Imperials shoot all the workers, including Lando, into unconsciousness and kidnaps the twins and Lowie.
Tenel Ka, who didn't go along with them because she had to have a meeting with the Ambassador Yfra, and Luke Skywalker race to find them. They find out that the Nightsisters of Dathomir, who had been all destroyed, was rising up again and were making alliances with the Empire. They also find out that the twins and Lowie had been taken to a Shadow Academy...to be trained into becoming Dark Jedi Knights for the rising Empire.

What will happen to the twins and Lowie? Will Luke and Tenel Ka be too late?

This book is great, I love reading it! I'm sure you will too, and the next book, "The Lost Ones" is just as good so you will want to read it as well! ... Read more

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Set between Episode I and Episode II, JEDI QUEST traces the emergence and education of Anakin Skywalker as a young Jedi devoted to the Force -- and tempted by its dark side. ... Read more

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Its all about Anakin and his evolution
Anakin is about 14 years old here so this story is -27 BNH on the timeline. Of course, the story is all about Anakin. Where Anakin is only 12 in the Rogue Planet mission and still acts more like a child, here he is 14 and wants to exert more influence in the decision-making. Anakin makes his first friend, because they share a love of machines and ships, Tru. The story is dumbed down of course, but not bad. For reasons that are only to enhance the story, the masters leave the Padawan's behind, finding themselves cutoff. With the masters gone, the Padawan's must work together to solve problems.

Anakin learns to cooperate with a fellow Padawan Ferus (Padawan of Siri Tachi) who is well liked by his fellow Padawan's and also a good leader. The continuing curiosity in any 'Prequel' book is how Anakin becomes Darth Vader, and how Vader does kill off all the Jedi. Jude Watson does advance the character study of Anakin Skywalker.

Windu hasn't gone stupid yet, or at least Palpatine hasn't started messing with the Jedi yet. Hence, Windu sends 4 masters and their Padawan's to a system with 2 inhabited planets where a plague or virus has broken out on one. One of my theories of the fall of the Jedi is Windu's failure to adequately deal with crises. Here is an example where Windu sent significant force to deal with a crisis.

This is a book written for 9 to 12 year olds, but I enjoyed Jude Watson handling of Anakin. I am pleased that the decision was made to put this book on unabridged Audio cassettes. I have almost every Star Wars audio book ever made up to NJO Star by Star. Davis is an experienced SW reader and does a great job.

Ooh
This book has an excellent story line. Nicely written! It's about the apprentice and master(Anakin and Obi-Wan) The Jedi council gives them a mission as well as other teams of Padawans and apprentices on a mission. Read to find out the mission and the rest of the story!
PS: Oh don't think this book is childish. It has rich vocabulary.

Action Packed Jedi
Star Wars Jedi Quest: The Way Of The Apprentice is an action and adventure book. It has light saber battles, droid killing and ships blowing up.
This book is about a boy named Anikan. He is a padawan. His master is Obi-Wan Kanobi (a jedi knight). He and three other jedi teams need to go to another planet because there is a toxic cloud killing all the creatures on this planet. Anikan needs to work with his rival to save the planet.
If you like adventures with action, this is the book for you.

TRAIL is Book 2 and begins the continuing story.
This a review for Trail of the Jedi, TOTJ. Trail is the 2nd book in the Jedi Quest series and I am reviewing both the Unabridged audio casette and the paperback.

In TOTJ Obi-Wan feels that he are Anakin are not as close as they should be. So he plans a 10 day exercise on a very sparsely inhabited planet where he and Anakin must work together in a game of hind and go seek with an experienced Jedi Master.

Of course things start to go wrong right away in the hunt. Also, Anakin and Obi-Wan do not understand each other. In the end they both learn a little something about each other, but they also learn that someone want to kill them. The hunt is resolved in this book, but the Identity of the killer is not and will be continued in future books of this series.
The audio book is extremely well done by veteran SW reader Davis. The story here is defineately simplified for younger readers, but for completists like me, Watson dioes a nice job exploring the interactions between Ben and the future Vader.
In the first book Anakin learns to cooperate with a fellow Padawan Ferus (Padawan of Siri Tachi) who is well liked by his fellow Padawans and also a good leader. The continuing curiosity in any Prequel book is how Anakin and Obi-Wan loss each other such that Anakin becomes Darth Vader
Jude Watson does advance the character study of Anakin Skywalker.

This is a book written for 9 to 12 year olds, but I enjoyed Jude Watson handling of Anakin. I am pleased that the decision was made to put this book on unabridged Audio cassettes. I have almost every Star Wars audio book ever made up to NJO Star by Star. Davis is an experienced SW reader and does a great job.

Its all about ANAKIN.
Anakin is about 14 years old here so this story is -27 BNH on the timeline. Of course, the story is all about Anakin. Where Anakin is only 12 in the Rogue Planet mission and still acts more like a child, here he is 14 and wants to exert more influence in the decision-making. Anakin makes his first friend, because they share a love of machines and ships, Tru. The story is dumbed down of course, but not bad. For reasons that are only to enhance the story, the masters leave the Padawan's behind, finding themselves cutoff. With the masters gone, the Padawan's must work together to solve problems.

Anakin learns to cooperate with a fellow Padawan Ferus (Padawan of Siri Tachi) who is well liked by his fellow Padawan's and also a good leader. The continuing curiosity in any "Prequel" book is how Anakin becomes Darth Vader, and how Vader does kill off all the Jedi. Jude Watson does advance the character study of Anakin Skywalker.

Windu hasn't gone stupid yet, or at least Palpatine hasn't started messing with the Jedi yet. Hence, Windu sends 4 masters and their Padawan's to a system with 2 inhabited planets where a plague or virus has broken out on one. One of my theories of the fall of the Jedi is Windu's failure to adequately deal with crises. Here is an example where Windu sent significant force to deal with a crisis.

This is a book written for 9 to 12 year olds, but I enjoyed Jude Watson handling of Anakin. I am pleased that the decision was made to put this book on unabridged Audio cassettes. I have almost every Star Wars audio book ever made up to NJO Star by Star. Davis is an experienced SW reader and does a great job. ... Read more

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Deep in Obi-Wan's past, a dark secret lurks . . . a secret that the Jedi Master thought had been forgotten. But the secret has not been forgotten. Now, twenty years later, Obi-Wan senses that there is something unruly about his young apprentice. Someone is plotting long-awaited revenge, and everything is going to change for Obi-Wan and Anakin!This captivating story, which takes place in the time period between Episode I and Episode II is a must-read! ... Read more

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Delicate Situation
The fans of Star Wars are in an odd situation. Everyone knows who Anakin will become, what he will do, and how his life will end. We are in this spot as George Lucas chose to make the second half of the story first with Episodes IV, V, and VI. There are still unanswered issues like who is Anakin's Father, and that information will be interesting.

I liked this book because it was almost one third longer than the original Apprentice books, although the price was raised, but readers are still getting more for their money. In a manner this was almost two short stories in one book, and as she almost always has done, Jude Watson wrote a good tale. My issue with this book, and those that will be published between now and the movie's opening, is the detail they give away about Anakin.

From Episode IV when they squared off in the first Death Star it was made clear Obi-Wan and Vader had a long history. What was not clear was why they had taken different paths, and why Vader was confined to the suit. Now there is not a great deal of mystery left. Anakin is brought in to The Jedi Temple against the better judgment of the wisest of masters. He then becomes the apprentice to Obi-Wan who is a great character but is seriously flawed to the point he left the Jedi Order several books ago, to once again return. His own Master Qui Gon was again a great character, but was a Knight that followed rules as he sought fit, a bit of a rogue to use a well-worn phrase.

This book continues to show Anakin's flaws, why his fall is guaranteed. The mystery to me is why this young boy with raw Jedi Skills that were measured and surpassed those before him, was not just trained, but trained by those who were hardly the most disciplined. Likable Knights they were, the best teachers they were not.

As always a fun read, I hope there are surprises great in number starting next May with Episode II.

A thrilling new special Jedi Apprentice book.
Even a year after it happened, Obi-Wan remains haunted by Bruck's death - and by the nagging thought that he could have done something more to save him. When Bruck's angry father comes to Coruscant and accuses Obi-Wan of deliberately causing Bruck's death, Obi-Wan is forced to face his painful memories. And though he is found innocent, he will never be able to fully put the past behind him. 12 years later, Obi-Wan's master is dead, and he himself is a master - to twelve-year-old Anakin Skywalker. The two are assigned to what should be a routine inspection. Little does Obi-Wan know that this mission will force him to face the events of twelve years before once again. This thrilling new Jedi Apprentice book was a great read I highly reccomend to all Star Wars fans.

the past haunts Obi-Wan and his Padawan
This book has two parts. The first relates a difficult period for Obi-Wan, when his actions resulted in the death of another apprentice while the second takes moves forward to a time when Anakin Skywalker has become Obi-Wan's Padawan and Qui-Gon has been dead several years. While Obi-Wan tries to be a good mentor to Anakin, he learns that the past is not easy to leave behind. Anakin is an exceptional student in many ways, but perhaps Yoda's concerns that he was too old to learn the Jedi ways were correct. As Obi-Wan and Anakin investigate the captain and passengers of a spaceship community, they continue to develop their relationship together at the same time each is troubled by his own problems.

Characters are interesting and well-written and the plot is engaging. Vocabulary and structure are appropriate to the target audience, though probably not entertaining or deep enough for older readers or adults.

Worth a read
It's not as good as the other books in the series, but it's not too bad, although it is rather predictable.
The book is divided into two parts. The first part happens after book 8, when Obi-Wan is 14. The second part is three years after Qui-Gon dies, when Anakin is Obi-wan's apprentice.
After Bruck falls to his death while fighting Obi-Wan, his father comes to the Temple to inquire into his son's death. He accuses Obi-Wan of having resposibility for Bruck's death. Obi-Wan is found innocent, but he has gained two enemies for life - Bruck's father and brother.
And twelve years later, as he re-unites with two old friends, Andra and Den, aboard a huge ship where people may be held against their will, he also re-unites with his two enemies.

Hardly "Special" at All
Perhaps I read a different book from everyone else, but Deceptions hardly seems worth the glossy "Special Edition" cover, let alone the alleluia's other reviewers have given it.

I have enjoyed the Jedi Apprentice books I have read, finding them to be amusing and occasionally moving. Unfortunately, the first half of Deceptions is completely uninspiring, with Obi-Wan even more immersed in his own insecurities than usual. Part two picks up, fortunately, and saves the book. Now we have an Obi-Wan in nearly every way consistent with the Obi-Wan of Episode II, and Anakin (now 12), while still retaining some of the wide-eyed wonder of The Phantom Menace, shows some traits that come to dominate his personality in Attack of the Clones - a fine feat of forecasting by Watson. The three star rating I have given the book is due to the fine Obi-Wan/Anakin characterizations.

While Part Two is better written than Part One, neither has a plot that holds interest. The story is dull and predictable, even by the standards of "young adult" fiction. Perhaps the *very* young adults will find something of interest or surprise. We older adults, however, will find Deceptions to be like a Twinkie - sweet tasting at times but not filling. ... Read more

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This was a great book!!
I first read this book and the rest of the series when I was ten or eleven, and I thought they were the best books I had ever read. And since then I have rarely read a book that has captured me in quite the same way. The writing was great, and very discriptive and the characters were well developed. This book was also the first introduction I had to the expanded Star Wars universe, and I thought it explained very well about Anakin and Han and Leia and everyone without to many complicated explanations. I've recently gone back and read these again, and while not quite as gripping as before, they're still great books, though best for children twelve and under.

Oh! Oh! Awful! P.U!
I know you all are going to hate me for this, but I feel that this just needed to be said.

This book was awful. I am an avid reader of anything Star Wars, and am usually very lenient with my reviews. But to this, THIS monstrosity I must object.

First of all, the plot of this book was weak. It was mainly concerned with introducing characters, and did not have a gripping--nor believable--plot. Do those of you who read the book really believe that Anakin could sneak out of the Jedi Acadamy on some crazy mission right under the teachers' noses? I don't THINK so!! He's just a little boy! Luke and Tionne should be able to see right through him! And another thing--rafting down the Yavin river? With Artoo in tow? Now really.

The second thing--the characters. I've seen authors who've put people out of character before (namely KJA and a few others) but this is ridiculous! No one acts as they were set up to in previous books! Anakin, instead of being the quiet, studious young man who is always trying to follow rules (as established in previous works) is a rule breaking, let's-go-for-it hot shot! On impulse, he follows some strange dream deep into the jungle, setting all of his friends in danger just because the dream warned him not to tell any adults about it! Is THIS the Anakin we've met before? I don't think so. And Luke. I thought KJA did a bad job with the poor guy, making him a... well... a wussie, but this is even worse! Luke's so called "calm temperment" has all but disappeared, leaving him the kind of stern, lecturing teacher every kid hates to have! C'mon, people, what's with you?!? I thought he was supposed to be the all around easy-going professor type! And Tahiri---shudder. I don't want to START on Tahiri. She's like Callista all over again. And for those of you who know what I'm talking about (ClubJaders, ArchJedi, etc...), that's as bad as it gets. Possibly worse!

All in all, this book should only be read as an introduction to the series--so you can find out who everybody is and what the deal is. Otherwise, this book is a definite-O stay away! I only gave it two stars becuz' I'm hoping in the next few books we get to see a few funny scenes with Ikrit, the dog-like Jedi Master who somehow manages to hide himself from Luke, Tionne, and all the other Jedi who frequent the Acadamy. That's all I have to say. STAY AWAY, MON! Thank you and good night.

PS... I'd pay for a sequel to this if I got to see Ikrit chomp on Luke's hand and get electrocuted... :-)

PPS... One more objection. Sigh. Just like EVERY other young adult book: Where. Is. MARA?!?!?

The Golden Globe
The Golden Globe was the first Star Wars book I ever read, and it started an obsession with Star Wars that lasted until I found out what happens in Star By Star. I was nine years old when my older brother (who was obsessed with Star Wars before I was) brought The Golden Globe home for me from the library. He thought I might like to read it. I remember that I started the book in the morning, and was soon hooked. I couldn't put it down. Unfortunately, I had an appointment with the eye doctor that day, and they put eye drops in my eyes, which blurred my vision for a few hours so that I couldn't read. When my eyes had finally cleared enough so that I could read, I sat and did nothing but read for the rest of the day, finishing the book before I went to bed. It was the first book I ever finished in one day, and ever since then, Anakin Solo has been my favourite Star Wars character. A few years after the first time I read it, I picked it up in the library again and read it for the second time. I think that's when I read the rest of the series, except for Promises, the third book in the series, which I couldn't find anywhere. I didn't find a copy of it until I was fourteen years old, but I was still delighted to read it. I think I've read The Golden Globe three times. Anyone who likes Anakin and Tahiri as much as I do, and who hasn't read all these books and Conquest and Rebirth, (from the New Jedi Order Series) should. But I warn you, don't read Star By Star if you're easily upset. I don't like the way Tahiri is portrayed in that. Plus there's that other event..... I'm afraid I've rather lost my liking for Star Wars now. The expanded Universe stuff, anyway. But the fact remains that this is an amazing book, it has great characters and a plot that gets you so hooked, you'll spend five years looking for all the sequels, just like I did.

Anakin, Junior Jedi...
This was one of the first Star Wars books I read - I read the Jedi Academy trilogy before - Anakin Solo was fast becoming my favourite Star Wars character, along with his brother and sister.
This isn't the best book in the Junior Jedi Knights series, but it's a good introduction to the characters. Sometimes Anakin seems a little out of character, but most of the time his actions are justified, and besides - this book was written before Anakin's character had been established elsewhere. These books are about Anakin, and they're here to establish him.
Because of this whole series, Anakin is definitely my favourite character. I'm just a little annoyed at a certain event in Star by Star, an NJO book - but hey, what can we do? ^_^

A Great Start for Young Star Wars Fans
I read this series about six years ago when I was in first grade. When I read the first one in first grade, I was obsessed. I couldn't stop reading and I finished it in four days (that was the best I had done up until then). Then I had to wait for three months to read the next one. That drove me crazy.

Everyone in my family reads all the time. I'm the youngest of three children, so naturally I wanted to be different from everyone else in my family. Reading was just one of those things that didn't interest me. Until these books came along.

I haven't read these books since third grade, so I can't remember how well they were written. All I know is that I thought
these were the most exciting books I had ever read. I went through about two years where all I did was reading one novel a week for school. then I started the Harry Potter books. Once I was done with those, I read The Lord of the Rings.

Now I'm reading all the time. Books like the ones listed above, and Ender's Game and its sequels have kept me reading for the past three years. But these books started it all.

So if you're looking for a series for a kid who loves Star Wars, who is within the ages of 5 and 9, these are great ones. And once they're done with these, they should try The Young Jedi Knights Series, which have a lot in common but are written for kids probably within the ages 7 and 12. Then, MAKE them read Ender's Game. And If they like Ender's Game, They should check out it's sequels, starting with Speaker for the Dead.

There are a lot of other Star Wars Kids books out there, but I don't think they're worth the effort. Have them read Harry Potter or something. ... Read more

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Tahl was the first woman Qui-Gon Jinn truly loved ­ the first one he was willing to risk his Jedi oaths for.Now she is dead, murdered by a hostile reactionary force on a small planet in the corner of the galaxy. Revenge is not a Jedi traitŠ but it is a human oneCan Qui-Gon separate blood lust from justice? ... Read more

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Great...
I liked this book a lot. It had enough action to keep me going, unlike book 10 and book 14!

The only problem I had was with Qui-Gon. Personally, I don't believe that Qui-Gon would want vengeance for Tahl. It's bad characterization, and it makes the story less believable.

Another thing... Where is Obi-Wan in the Jedi APPRENTICE series? If they wanted it to be all about Qui-Gon, they should have named it The Jedi MASTER series!

The last book in the three-book story arc
The grief-stricken Qui-Gon Jinn wants revenge on the people responsible for the murder of his loved one, Tahl. His apprentice Obi-Wan Kenobi is lost as he struggles to comfort his master and at the same time concentrate on the mission they are on. When Jedi Council member Mace Windu and Bant, Tahl's apprentice, come to aide them, Obi-Wan feels that everything will get better. But he couldn't be more wrong as Qui-Gon strikes out on his own, Bant resents him for not contacting her earlier about her master Tahl, and the situation on the planet Apsolon becomes perilous. Can Qui-Gon begin using his Jedi training to control his personal feelings? And can the mystery surrounding Apsolon be solved before it's too late?

"The Call to Vengeance" is the last part of a three book story arc. The story is extremely exciting and interesting to read as the events we've been reading about in the previous two books begin to reveal themselves. I was absolutely shocked when all of the deceit and secrets were revealed! But of course I found the ending very satisfying. My only small disappointment (my reason for taking 1/2 a star, resulting for the fours stars) is how Qui-Gon's character is portrayed. I can understand all of his feelings when Tahl dies and I completely agree that he will not be acting himself. But I just can't see him as someone who will be bent on revenge. I would definitely be sure that he would want the enemies be brought to justice, but he would not resort to revenge. But I guess that that's just my opinion. I also wish there would be more of Obi-Wan. Read "The Ties That Bind" and "The Death of Hope" before this book or I assure you that you will be a bit confused because many of the events which take place closely tie in with the two previous books.

This series explains a lot about how Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan first meet. Their beginning is far from simple and all smooth-sailings, which would be pretty monotonous if it was. Though the books are said for ages 9-12, like many other reviewers I agree that the Jedi Apprentice Series are for anybody. Extremely well-written, the emotions, thoughts, and feelings of the main characters are very well put down into words. I also like the different array of humans and aliens which are portrayed, both good and bad.

Plus check out the new Jedi Quest series, dealing with the master and apprentice duo of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker. Another Star Wars Series I recommend and like a lot are the Young Jedi Knights series. The stories are about Jacen and Jaina Solo (twins of Han and Leia Solo), and their friends as they journey on the road to becoming Jedi Knights. More on the teenager level of reading. For adult readings, a few selections I enjoy reading are "The Thrawn Trilogy", "Rogue Planet", "The Jedi Academy Trilogy", "The Corellian Trilogy", and "The Truce at Bakura".

vengence isn't always nessesary
The call to vengence is a continuing to the book previous to this one in the series named "The Ties that Bind". The call to vengence is all about the main character Qui-Gon-Jin trying to find the man who had his jedi partner killed and to pay justice to him, throughout the book Qui-Gon is attempting to keep his rage for vengence in check.
If you have read the previous book "THe Ties That Bind" I strongly suggest you read the conclusion to this adventure of the two jedi to find out what happened and to enjoy The writing in this book . So If you you get a chance to read this book. I recomend it.

depressing...
It gets two because it's Jude Watson, that's all. This is probably my least favorite of all the Jedi Apprentice, and in it, Qui-Gon behaves in a way that is not only unJedi-like, but unlike Qui-Gon as well. I could write him better than that, and I'm no professional writer.

A Call to a Great Book
A Call to Vengence is a really great book. It is one of my favorites out of the series. It is great because it gets you hooked onto it from the first word to the last, as with all of Jude Watsons books. Thsi one is especially good because it shows all the emotions Qui-Gon had for Tahl. It shows the deep feeling they had for each other. It shows why Qui-Gon is the way he is. Why he doesn't tell everyone the way he feels. If you need a good book this is one I recommend. ... Read more

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A slow starter but good book all around
This book is the second book in a series by Mary Norton about little people who borrow what they need to survive from humans.The borrowers from book one are Arrietty, Homily and Pod. They continue their story in this sequel. In this book other borrowers are introduced. These include Spiller, Uncle Hendreary, Eggletina(one of Arrietty's three cousins) and Aunt Lupy.
In the beginning, I found this book to somewhat boring. It was a narrative from a human called Kate. She was the girl who learned of this story in book one. She and her Great Aunt Sophie travel from their home in the city to the country where Great Aunt Sophie inherited a cottage. This cottage is near where the borrowers story started. There was a complication however. It seemed that someone else lived in that same cottage. This man was now old. He lived there in the cottage for 80 years. Kate and Great Aunt Sophie want to find out if the story of the borrowers is real or not. Old Tom Goodenough is the man who lived in the cottage. He was also the young man in the original story who was brought in to use his ferret to try to get the borrowers out of the house. He remembers the borrowers. He had Arrietty's diary and let Kate read it. The book then flashes back to the actual time when Arreitty, Homily and Pod are escaping from the big house and trying to survive in their new world.
They had to try to find the Badger Set where they think other family mambers are living. This is the story of their journey. Arrietty, Homily and Pod find an old boot and decide that it would be their sleeping area. They had to drag it with them during the day, while they looked for the badger set. You could say this was an early camping trailer. They had a hard time finding the badger set, and decided to secure the boot under a stumps root and use it as a permanent home. Arrietty met Spiller who helped them. He supplied them with meat, tea, candles and a lot of other things. Spiller would borrow these items from a number of souces. He used a tin soap box for a boat and floated up and down the stream. Things were going well and then the frost came and then the first snow. They ran out of food and had to rely only on some wine that Spiller gave them. They got drunk and forgot to cover their entrance and a gypsy who was the owner of the boot, found it and took it home. Arrietty, Homily and Pod were still in the boot!
This is where the book gets really good. I won't ruin the surprise of this books ending for you.
I found this book a little hard to get into at first. I wish Mary Norton could have gotten to the plot line quicker. I like to read about how they survived and what they used to survive. Once I got into the main part of the book, I could not stop easily. It was suspensful. I wonder if Mary Norton will allow us to be introduced to other borrowers and further the story line with Arrietty, Homily and Pod. I like these characters and want to find out what will happen to them. I guess I will have to continue and read the rest of this series. Maybe you will hear from me in a review of The Borrowers Afloat.

The Borrowers Afield
This book is about a very tiny family who is smoked out of their house under the floorboards of an old England home. They are forced to move to the fields and go on a journey to their relatives house. along the way they find a boot to live in and a tree stump for shelter. They meet a boy named Spiller who helps them out a little. In the end................

More wonderful Borrowers
In this sequel to The Borrowers, the Clocks, having lost their home, must now set up a new life in a lost boot. Arrietty finds the outdoors exhilarating, while Homily finds it dangerous and extremely dirty. The Clocks know that there must be other Borrowers somewhere, but where are they, and how will they find them in such a big, wide world?

As with the last book, this one contains a charming story that is well accompanied by illustrations that add a lot to the simple words. These books are considered children's classics, and it's easy to see why. My children loved this book, and yours will, too.

The adventures of the Clock Family continue...
For all those who loved the original Borrowers, this is thestory of what happened to the Clock family after being driven fromtheir home. In many ways, it is an "equal, not a sequel." ... Read more

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Star Wars
Recommendation This book takes place in the Tatooine. I would recommend this book for People between the ages of 11-14 because it presents a wide of survival events in Tatooine that were both exciting and intense. A reason that this book was exciting was the things that Jacen and Jaina ran into in space. "Jacen said that this is the best trip to Alderaan because they did something for their mother. Then they went to their mother to give her the rock she said what is this they said a rock from Alderaan. I recommendation this book to people who likes to read Star Wars because if you do not like Star Wars you will not like this book. "Dad," Jaina said. "Jacen and I have been trying to come with just the perfect gift for Mom's birthday. That means that they love their mother a lot "Then Leia said that if Jacen and Jaina don't work together they will not get back." That means that they will not get back at all.

Not bad for YJK
Normally I don't like this series, but this one wasn't bad. It had its flaws though...like Fett coming back. I mean, how old is he by now? Too old to be bounty hunting if you ask me. And Mijeje from CA already mentioned by second point--Luke and Leia are twins, how come no one's looking for a present for him but just Leia? That was pretty stupid. Also where did they find out when their birthday was? Yoda and Ben were the only ones that would have known, and they're dead! But overall, this book was not bad.

An excellent start to the second cycle of Young Jedi Knights
I'll admit, this is probably one of the more boring books in the series, but it was still well-written and had good, true-to-life characters. Part of what makes this such a good series is that the same plots are not recycled over and over again, and each book has it's own particular dilemma to solve that all adds up to the intertwining plot of the whole series. In this particular story, Jacen and Jaina go to the Alderaan system to get a small piece of the planet to give to their mother, Leia for her birthday. As you can probably guess, things do not go as planned and they have several adventures along the way which I won't elaborate on for those of you who havn't read it yet. One of the good points of this book, and this whole series actually, is that the kids in them are so nice. They are always polite and respectful and are never cruel and nasty to anyone. And yet, the authors accomplished this so flawlessly that it doesn't make them seem like goody-two-shoes either, since they can be bad sometimes too, it's just pleasant to read that kind of a book sometimes. One of the major flaws in this book, which several people have already mentioned, is that the everyone forgets that it isn't just Leia's birthday, it's Luke's too. I mean, the whole point of the story was that the twins get a present for their mother, and then, even in the ending birthday scene, everyone completely forgets about Luke, including Luke himself it would seem! If what they celebrate is their adoption dates then they at least should have said something about that instead of just ignoring him. I think that would kind of hurt his feelings. Well, at least he got to come to the party. Like I said, this is an excellent book in the series, if you ignore the flaws I just mentioned.

The Hunt Begins
Great book for those young people who loved the Star Wars movies. It brings back into the fold a mysterious character who has revenge on his mind. Definately a must read for those Boba Fett fans or kids that remember him and need to relate a character from the to this series.

Great Book U should read this book
I loved this book it is very suspendful. But the book wasn't as good as all the other Young Jedi Knights. The book I think u should read would have to be Jedi Under Siege. This book has a descent amount of action in it. I especially like the part when Zekks friend dies. ... Read more

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Star Wars 8 review
I have been a star wars fan since I was 8 and this is one of the best star wars books i ever read. I gets to the story of Qui-Gon and obi wan vs. Xanatos. Books 7 and 2 of this seires will help you understand this one better. Qui-Gon and Obi Wan go to Xanato's home planet of Telos to find him and bring him to justice. There they will try to become master and apprintice once again if Xanatos dosen't [destroy] them first. This is a page turner I read it in one day it was so good. The ending is suprising and makes you wonder for a second. Reading all the series leading up to this book will make this a must have for star wars fans. To me there are two parts two this series books 1-8 which is the begining of the master apprintice relationship part two books 9-18 watches the relationship grow overtime and introduce new allies and enemys. out of part one this is the best book. To me it is the 3rd best book in the series the only books that top it are books 15,and 16. The only flaw with this book is that it was predictable except in chapter 2 and the second to last chapter. The cover of the book front and back give away some of the best parts. Still Jude Watson managed to make a great star wars book.

I know, why do I read much less review a book like this.....
Actually there are many reasons and they all, I would suggest, can be found by answering the question, "why do I read?'

My involvement with Star Wars began with a 4-hour wait on a brutally hot afternoon to see the original movie. Even though decades have passed my Father still holds that day against me.

Star Wars in all of its written forms are great fun. Mr. Lucas with the help of talented Authors/Authoress' has kept the Galaxy he created interesting and fresh into it's third decade. There are many things that continue from generation to generation, not all are positive, some are harmful, others destructive. This science fiction epic has now become an event for the original kids to now bring their kids to enjoy a common interest.

Jude Watson is responsible for continuing the adventures of Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan during a time period prior to Episode I, as well as providing insight that is valuable in the future for fans. And for those who follow this series of which this is installment #8, Qui-Gon is off to confront a fallen former apprentice of his, Xanatos, for the final time? Will Qui-Gon take Obi-Wan back as his apprentice? And how will this latest installment leave you hanging?

I do sit with kids in the local store, sometimes I listen, and sometimes I am questioned. The questions are usually confined to do I really read these kids books, and amazement that I saw the original film and have yet to die of old age. There is a tremendous amount of garbage that is all too accessible to children. Just turning on the television can expose them to R-rated violence, and there are dozens of channels of programming that do not even rise to the level of trash.

That's why I read these books. I love seeing young kids with books, the same kids that will write reviews very soon here on Amazon. And the message these books send is a positive one; Peace Over Anger, Honor Over Hate, Strength Over Fear, violence is always a last and unwanted result; any death is to be mourned.

I thank Mr. Lucas and Jude Watson for this series. The books are fun, they are written well, you cannot fool a child as they sense nonsense well before adults. And while there is some violence in these books it is comparatively mild, and always discussed in an intelligent context.

So I am thrilled a new generation has embraced this saga, and better yet, it gives this "old" Star Wars fan more to read about that time so long ago.......the 1970's!

good padawan gone bad
This is one of my favorite books. I always like books where good guys go bad. Xanatos was Qui-Gon Jinns former padawan. He already went to the dark side. When Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan Kenobi went on a mission to Telos Xanatos' home planet. They ran into a surprise. Xanatos was waiting for them. They fell into many of Xanatos' traps yet in the end of the book the jedi manages to put Xanatos in a similar trap. This is one of the best books yet and I love it. It shows ones evil fall and anothers redemption as a jedi. Qui-gon is finally letting go of Xanatos and accepting Obi-Wan, This sets a background for the entire saga of Star Wars. I would just like to say that I have read all of the Star Wars kids books and I am the biggest fan. I know what I'm talking about. May the force be with all who read this book.

The Day Reckoning a Story Arc
I've been reading the Jedi Apprentice books to my son (Alex) off and on for the last three years, and he's loved them - and so have I. I still read them to him even though he's getting old enough to read them himself, just so I can have an excuse to read young adult books (yes they are that good).

We've followed the early adventures of Qui-Gon Jinn and young Obi-Wan Kenobi and have been enthralled with the ongoing Xanatos conflict (Xanatos is Qui-Gon's former apprentice introduced to us in the second book of the series "Star Wars Jedi Apprentice: The Dark Rival") . Over the last few book there has been a large story arc concerning Obi-Wan leaving the Jedi order that reaches its conclusion here, and we were happy to see its well thought out end (following a story that long has been a challenging task for my son). However about halfway through this well written epic adventure (as good as any published for adults), I realized that story elements that were set in motion during the very first books (the equally great "Star Wars Jedi Apprentice: The Rising Force" and the aforementioned "Dark Rival") were now coming to a head.

At first I was concerned that my son wouldn't remember all that had come before (in the last 8 books) but just as with Bruck's story in the last book ("Star Wars Jedi Apprentice: The Captive Temple") it came back to him and that speaks volumes about the quality of Jude Watson's writing - that in an age were so much is disposable and easily forgotten, these books have left a lasting impression with my boy.

We look forward to breaking the spine of the next book in the series, to see what adventures await Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan, and if they are anything like what has come before - I know we're in for a treat.

Still immensely enjoyable
Jude Watson deserves all of the praise that has been heaped upon her for the Jedi Apprentice series. Writing in prose ideal for 7-9 year olds, she nevertheless communicates with adults on levels both subtle and profound. She has masterfully charted the relationship of Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan, leading them on a path so believable and so multi-faceted that readers of all ages should be left both moved and impressed.

The Day of Reckoning presents both a reconciliation and a growth in the relationship of our two Jedi heroes, as they travel to the planet Telos to track down Qui-Gon's former apprentice, Xanatos. Watson gives us just enough to bring Telos alive and into the Star Wars universe, while also giving us a plot that is interesting if not gripping. The highlight of the book is the final confrontation with Xanatos, as Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan grapple with issues of responsibility for the fall and death of others - issues that Obi-Wan will have to face on his own in another thirty years or so. The Xanatos/Anakin parallels are clear but not overdone, a tasteful preview of what is to come.

Day of Reckoning holds its own with the rest of the series, a worthwhile series for anyone who enjoys Star Wars. ... Read more

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Star Wars: Jedi Apprentice is a The New York Times best-selling series.Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi defy the Jedi Council to help an old friend in trouble. But are they taking on more than they can handle? A simple mission will prove to be the ultimate test of their allegiance to the Jedi . . . and to each other. ... Read more

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Great as usual!!!
The Jedi Apprentice series just continues to grow and with every book, I must admit I get more and more attached. The characterization is wonderful and the books are definitely exciting. The growing relationship between Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon is well shown and adds depth to their characters in the movies. The Tie That Binds is definitely one of the better books. The story is interesting and moves quickly. The end is a strong cliffhanger and leaves the reader just itching for the next book. Hopefully, The Death of Hope will be everything I hope it to be. For anyone thinking they are too old to read these books, you're fooling yourselvs. They're great fr all ages.

Story arc exploring Qui-Gon's heart...
Obi-Wan Kenobi is now sixteen-years-old and now has a pretty solid relationship with his master, Qui-Gon Jinn. But right now he is very confused as his master acts distant. The reason is because Qui-Gon is being plagued with terrible dreams about his good friend, the Jedi Tahl, and because of this, he is troubled in his heart. Tahl instead just feels that he is being protective of her because of her blindness. Because of this, Tahl resents any help from him. So when Tahl leaves for a solo mission and doesn't return on schedule, he defies the council and goes to the planet Apsolon to find her. Naturally his confused apprentice follows. But nothing is as it seems. Six years ago Qui-Gon and Tahl had helped bring peace to the planet of Apsolon. But now their leader has been killed and his twin daughters are in trouble. The people are divided between the Workers and the Absolutes and there is unrest as there are secrets and sabotoge. Will the Jedi be able to help the people of Apsolon? And at the same time, will Qui-Gon be able to search his heart for the answer about his feelings for Tahl?

"The Ties That Bind" is the first of a three book story arc. Though this is a Jedi 'Apprentice' series, the story mostly centers on Qui-Gon as he struggles to search his heart and feelings and he realizes his love for Tahl. The story doesn't really have much action in a way, the focus is more on the extremely satisfying plot with so many intricate twists and turns. I love how everything is kept secret and things are revealed little by little until the very end where everything is made clear! The story is also very dramatic and very sad at times. When reading any of the Jedi Apprentice books, I'm sure you'll realize what talent Jude Watson has, packing each and every book with all the elements of a good read. After reading this, have "The Death of Hope" and "The Call to Vengeance" on hand since this book ends in a cliffhanger!

This series explains a lot about how Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan first meet. Their beginning is far from simple and all smooth-sailings, which would be pretty monotonous if it was. Though the books are said for ages 9-12, like many other reviewers I agree that the Jedi Apprentice Series are for anybody. Extremely well-written, the emotions, thoughts, and feelings of the main characters are very well put down into words. I also like the different array of humans and aliens which are portrayed, both good and bad.

Plust check out the new Jedi Quest series, dealing with the master and apprentice duo of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker. Another Star Wars Series I recommend and like a lot are the Young Jedi Knights series. The stories are about Jacen and Jaina Solo (twins of Han and Leia Solo), and their friends as they journey on the road to becoming Jedi Knights. More on the teenager level of reading. For adult readings, a few selections I enjoy reading are "The Thrawn Trilogy", "Rogue Planet", "The Jedi Academy Trilogy", "The Corellian Trilogy", and "The Truce at Bakura".

A great book for all ages
It is agreat book. It does get a little mushy at the end but besides that it is a great book. Qui-Gon is a little destracted in this book and doean't pay much attention to Obi(besides giving him that pastry). It get confusing for a little bit(barely any but still).

Yes, Jedi really can marry!!!!
In spite of what you'll think after seeing Ep. II, Attack of the Clones, Jedi really can (and do!) marry. Read this book if you want to know the real story about Jedi relationships.

good
this book is probably the most "confusing" and exciting of jude's set. i enjoyed it very much but i have to say that the relationship between quigon and obi-wan is worrying. quigon seems not to care about obi-wan less and less, rather than get more and more close. however,i think this book is well written, (good work jude!) and i agree with some other reviews that obi-wan should get a "girl friend"! hee hee ... Read more

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As an apprentice, Obi-Wan faced off against the leader of a Sith cult. A generation later, he and his own apprentice, Anakin Skywalker, discover the cult still exists ­ and it has plans for revenge that threaten the heart of the Jedi. ... Read more

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Princess in the Spotlight
I think this book is a very wonderful book. It is a sequel to the Princess Diaries. Mia Thermopolis finds out her mom is pregnat with her algebra teachers baby. Then she finds out that her mom is getting married to her algebra teacher. she then finds out she has to be interveiwed, so she is seen all across the US. Mia totally freaks out and spills the beans about her moms pregnancy and marrige to her algebra teacher. Her friends get all mad at her because she said bad things about her school. Her grandmother finds out and makes a whole big deal abot the wedding. In the end everything settles down and Mia's friends aren't so made antmore.

The final book in the Jedi Apprentice series is here.
Obi-Wan and his Master, Qui-Gon, tackle a mysterious mission that revolves around the followers of the Sith -- and a search for the Holocron, a mystical object that enables its user to have great powers. The Holocron has been hidden under a planet's dangerous ocean for many years, and all who have gone after it failed. When Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon are sent to retrieve it so that it doesn't fall into the wrong hands, the mission is still left unsolved. Ten years later, when Qui-Gon has been killed and Obi-Wan has Anakin for his apprentice, once again the threat of the Dark Side arises. The followers of the Sith are apparently still waiting for the chance when they will have their hands on the Holocron. Obi-Wan and Anakin have to stop the Dark Side from winning. The future of all darkness in the galaxy rests in their mission now. Jedi Apprentice: Special Edition #2: The Followers is Jude Watson's final chapter in the Jedi Apprentice series, but thankfully the story continues into the new Jedi Quest books. It's a stunning and thrilling conclusion, and most memorable of all is the haunting last paragraph on the final page of this, the end of the Jedi Apprentice series.

Anakin and Obi-wan series??!!
I love this book it's so good. I can't wait to see SW2. Also I wonder if Jude Waston will come up with the young Obi-wan and Anni series. Hope so. That will be so cool if she does. Well back to the book. The book was exciting, it held you in suspence. The sith and everything. But it's so sad no more Obi-wna and Qui-gon books, I love them. Sob. Well sorry it's just a depressing thought.

A farewell to the old, and welcome to the new!
While not the best in the series, this one was definitely "worthy". A different sort of plot than the usual, which was refreshing, and while the character developments were less than usual, I didn't really feel that this detracted from the story at all. This book begins with an eighteen (or thereabouts) year old Obi-Wan still apprenticed to Qui-Gon several years before Episode 1. The Jedi Council has recieved disturbing rumers of a possible Sith Holocron, floating around somewhere, and they immediately dispatch Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan to find it at all costs. To avoid spoiling the story, I'll just say that almost nothing goes as planned, and the story abrubtly skips forward ten years; when a much older Obi-Wan now trains his own apprentice, thirteen year old Anakin Skywalker. To be honest, this was the first book I've read so far where I found myself liking and relating to Anakin's character at all. Most of the other books have portrayed him either as a whiny baby, or just your basic budding darksider. In this book, however, I could finally see him as a real person, much, much cooler as a teenager than a little kid. Anyway, if you've been following the series than this one is a must. Here's to the new Jedi Quest series being as good as Jedi Apprentice was!

OUT WITH A BANG
W-O-W!! This book rocks!! Jude...being Jude...has created yet another incredibly written story.
Two generations of master and apprentice struggle for one of the most evil creations in the galaxy.
(And seeing obi-wan dependent on a madman for help is something else)
I never put it down. (Wait...untrue.I put it down once, to chase my cat away from trouble) Reading was acompanied by shreiks of pleasure as a new angle revealed itself (I kidd you not).
The entire jedi apprentice series has a vast legion of followers, of all different ages. But we all share one common trait. WE LOVE THIS SERIES!!!
Jude has walked us through the trials of Obi-Wan's life with a skill most of us can only dream of.
We have watched him grow from an impatient boy ruled by his emotions,to a steady young master destined for a life of greatness.
We have watched his relationship with Qui-Gon transformed from something small and fragile,into something vast and unbreakable. Even death couldn't truely seperate that perfect pair.
But,eventually,everything must someday come to an end...to make room for another new begining.
The Followers is the final book in this great series.
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
But all is not lost. Obviously to prevent mass riotts in the streets =) , another series is on its way. One that can rival and perhaps even surpass Jedi Apprentice. Jedi Quest.
And so, we bid a very fond farwell to our beloved series, and a warm welcome to its successor.
Jude, thank you. Thank you for the years of pleasure you have given us. And for the years yet to come.
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