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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

Book Description

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

Book Description

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

Book Description

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

Book Description

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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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

Book Description

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.
*APPLAUSE* ... Read more

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"Jedi Under Siege" is TERRIFIC!
Written by the terrific husband and wife team, Kevin J. Anderson and Rebecca Moesta, the Star Wars Young Jedi Knights series are not to be missed! These series of books center on the young twins of Han Solo and Lei Organa, Jacen and Jacen, and their friends, Lowbacca and Tenel Ka, as they journey on the road to becoming Jedi Knights.

"Jedi Under Siege", the sixth book of the YJK series, is the last book of one story arc. The story begins right after book five, "Darkest Knight", when the young Jedis have learned that the Second Imperium plans an attack upon Yavin 4 where Luke Skywalker's Jedi academy is located. Jacen, Jaina, Tenel Ka, and Lowie rush back to Yavin 4 just in time for when Shadow Academy gets ready to launch their forces. When the academy's shield generator is destroyed, the have only one choice, and that is to fight against the Dark Jedi Master Brakiss, Darkest Knight Zekk, Nightsister Tamith Kai, and their forces. If Skywalker and his Jedis gain victory, that means the end of the Second Imperium. But if they are defeated, then there will be no more hope for the future of the galaxy...

I must say that I just love the Young Jedi Knights, which is best read in order! I really like all Star Wars books but this series one of my favorites for the reasons that, 1) the characters are very interesting and close to my age, 2) superbly and well written, and 3) all books are exciting and full of adventure. The four main characters of the books are well likable because each of them have their own personalities, characteristics, and quirks. Jacen with his love for all living plants, animals, insects, etc. Jaina with her mechanical ability and strong willed nature. Tenel Ka, the warrior and true friend. And of course there's Lowie, courageous and strong.

This book especially has much excitement and suspense. Terrific ending and close for this one story arc but still you have enough hunger to get your hands onto the next book, "Shards of Alderaan". The story doesn't focus just on the main characters, you'll be able to see through the eyes of both main characters and other friends and foes. You'll get insight on everyone's thoughts and feelings, plus you will find a few surprises. For example, when Tenel Ka shocks everyone by... but of course I won't spoil the surprise and humor by telling you! You will just have to read the book yourself!

So I highly recommend you read all of the fourteen books in order. The series are divided mostly into three parts. The first six books are about the rising force of the Empire and its Dark Jedi Knights. The next five books are about how the Jedis must stop the Diversity Alliance. And the last three books are how the Jedis deal with Czethros and Black Sun. Another Star Wars series I very much recommend are the "Jedi Apprentice" series. Don't miss them!

"The Lost Ones", great addition to the YJK series!
Written by the terrific husband and wife team, Kevin J. Anderson and Rebecca Moesta, the Star Wars Young Jedi Knights series are not to be missed! These series of books center on the young twins of Han Solo and Lei Organa, Jacen and Jacen, and their friends, Lowbacca and Tenel Ka, as they journey on the road to becoming Jedi Knights.

"The Lost Ones" is the third book of the Young Jedi Knights Series. During their vacation and break from the Jedi Academy, the twins and their friends visit the world of Coruscant. There, Jacen and Jaina are eager for a time with the whole family, Han Solo, Leia Organa, and of course their younger brother, Anakin. Also, they would be reunited with their friend Zekk, who lives in the streets without a care in the world. But now he sees the changes in Jacen and Jaina, how they have grown up so much with a hope for the future. While he... he has nothing, just a 'lost one'. However, the Dark Jedi Brakiss, who is looking for recruits for his Shadow Academy, sees a Jedi potential in Zekk. Brakiss wants to use Zekk, turn him to the dark side of the Force, then teach him to be his Darkest Knight. What will Zekk's decision be?

I must say that I just love the Young Jedi Knights! I really like all Star Wars books but this series one of my favorites for the reasons that, 1) the characters are very interesting and close to my age, 2) superbly and well written, and 3) all books are exciting and full of adventure. The four main characters of the books are well likable because each of them have their own personalities, characteristics, and quirks.

JACEN: He loves all living thing from plants, animals, to insects. In his own room he has his on menagerie of them. He has a special talent in using the Force to communicate with living creatures.
JAINA: An almost complete opposite of her brother, she takes after her father, Han Solo. She is a mechanical whiz and just loves taking apart and putting together droids, machines, and just almost anything. Also like her father, she is very spirited and has a self-confidence which makes her a natural leader.
LOWBACCA: Called Lowie by his friends, he is a Wookie and the nephew of Chewbacca. Very courageous and strong, he loves his friends very much. To help in translating, he has miniature translating droid, Em Teedee clipped on his belt. Very much like C-3PO (almost to a fault), Em Teedee talkative and annoying at times.
TENEL KA: My personal favorite character, Tenel Ka is the daughter of Teneniel Djo, one of the witches of Dathomir, and Prince Isolder of the Royal House of Hapes. Loyal, a little humorless, brave, and strong, she is a warrior and most of all a true friend. Though strong in the force, she tries not to rely too much in it so she is very athletic.

So I highly recommend you read all of the fourteen books in order. The series are divided mostly into three parts. The first six books are about the rising force of the Empire and its Dark Jedi Knights. The next five books are about how the Jedis must stop the Diversity Alliance. And the last three books are how the Jedis deal with Czethros and Black Sun. Another Star Wars series I very much recommend are the "Jedi Apprentice" series. Don't miss them!

Well...
While I gave the first book a good reveiw, by the time this book rolled around, I realized how silly these books are. I know they're for young adults but still...

While the characters were likeable, I got tired of them using the same phases over & over. Em-TeeDee especially got on my nerves(I've always hated how Star Wars writers have written C-3PO). And these Dark Jedi that are suppose to take over the galaxy, please! They never once resembled a threat. Lightsabers was the best one.

excelenant
I love the star wars books series I have read them all. These books got me into the star wars series. And I still read them.

I'm mostly nostalgic
I first saw STAR WARS in 1991, I was seven. When this book came out in '96, it was the first Star Wars book I'd ever read, and was the conduit between fan and fanatic. Granted, most of it didn't make a lot of sense as I hadn't read the previous five books in the series yet, but it was still a page-turning read. 'Jedi Under Seige' wraps up the 'Shadow Academy' series of Young Jedi Knights. This series was done as a series of individual events that all tied together in 'Seige'. The second sub-series, 'Diversity Alliance', is one long adventure divided into five major events. A third sub-series, 'The Gallandro Trilogy', is more or less a waste of time. But 'Seige', alone or in context, delivers the goods.

Kavin J. Anderson has probably never had an original idea in his life. He's written numerous Star Wars novels, co-written three Dune novels, at least three X-files books, but only a precious few original stories whose plots seem suspiciously like old episodes of Star Trek. Anderson's wife, Rebecca Moesta, has even fewer credentials. However, Anderson and Moesta both have solid skills at characterizing, plot-development and visualizastion, though sometimes their dialogue falls flat.

Despite all of the down-falls that would seem to make this book a waste of time, it's not. The few hours spanned in the story move faster than real-time with action, emotion, and some genuinely witty dialogue here and there. ... Read more

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Anderson and Moesta have done it again!!
What a relief after "Return to Ord Mantell"!! In that one, I just wanted to hit Jacen over the head and knock some sense into him!! But this one was better. The Anja character is getting deeper, starting to sound like a REAL young woman with REAL problems, not some she-woman. All the characters are progressing into their "realness" nicely. Tenel Ka cries. Zekk is not riddled with gilt. And above all, Jacen is not such a idiot!! But I am curious about the next book. How are they going to bring all this to a final resolve?? And what about Raaba?? This book does have it's few faults, but above all it's a winner. There are a few sceans [one in paticular] that are written with such talent and beauty. Way to go Anderson and Moesta!!! Everybody else, READ THIS BOOK!!

This was a great book! I hope KJA and RM never stop writing!
This was a really good book. (In fact, I think it just might be the best.) It was really exciting and action-packed! There were so many surprises that I gave up trying to figure out what would happen next! The story goes like this: Lando Calrissian shows up and asks the twins and there friends if they liked to go on a "vacation" to Cloud City. ( I've always liked Cloud City, that's one of the things I like about this book.) So, they gladly accept and go to Cloud City and have a great time, right? Wrong. Well, the part that they gladly accept is true, but they find out that Lando's partner, who was working on Cloud City's new amusement park "Sky Center Galleria"with him, is dead. The Jedi Knights decide to investigate his death, and, in the process, end up having some pretty exciting adventures. So buckle up and enjoy the ride!

This book deserves 10 stars!
Well, I have to say that this was the best Young Jedi Knights book to come along in a while. Oh, but don't get me wrong, they're all good, but a few definitly stand above the others. Namely, Lightsabers, Jedi Under Siege, Jedi Bounty, and The Emperor's plague. And now Trouble on Cloud City has joined the ranks of the great. In this book, Lando askes Jacen, Jaina, Lowie, Tenel Ka, Anja, and Em Teedee to come with him to Cloud City to help supervise a new amusement park he is building there. When they get there however, they find that Lando's partner has been murdered, and they set out to find who did it. Anja knows of course, or at least guesses that her master Czethros is at work and she struggles on many moral points concerning her new friends, and her growing adiction to Andris Spice. Actually, in this book I found myself softening a bit towards Anja, who I previously hated. I still don't like her nearly as much as the other characters, but I began to realize that she is a victim is her own right, since it isn't her fault she was mislead and used and duped into Andris. Also, this book focused a lot on Tenel Ka, who is my favorite character in the series, and allowed us to get inside her, and see her thoughts and feelings in a way that has not been done since the masterpiece of Lightsabers. Her reaction when Jacen fell of Cloud City was heartbreaking, and I'll confess, that the scene where they all thought that they would never see him again almost had me in tears, and I never, EVER cry over books or movies or anything. I liked how this book let us see how much Tenel Ka truly cares about Jacen. Speaking of Jacen, his crush on Anja seems to have ended, which may in fact be what opened me up to her a bit, since I was always adamently against that. Anyway, I would recommend this series to any Star Wars fan, no matter what their age, even though they are generaly geared towards the 10-15 set. Also, this book would have a stronger effect on you and generally make more sense if you have read the previous twelve first, though if that is to much work, it is at least reccomeded that you read the one before it.

If you love Star Wars you will love this series!
These are great books! This book is great for begginers. The story is great, the plot is great, it's very intriging. The book is about Jason, Jaina, and Tenel Ka, and Lobaca. Lando Calorisian is inviting the Young Jedi Knights to his Resort on Cloud City. The kids will come as long as they can bring their friend Anga Gilrado. But what they will find out is... You'll just have to read the book. It's a great book as a gift. It's a must for all Star Wars fans.

Not bad at all
Alright, I know YJK is supposed to be for the younger set, but I'm 15 and really do enjoy them. They shed new light on the characters of Jacen and Jaina, who, until YJK came along, were portrayed as bratty wonder children who kept getting kidnapped and escaping by dumb luck. OK, on to the actual book, sorry to ramble. This is the second in the Under Black Sun trilogy, which will be the last of the YJK books, at least for the time being. The kids are invited by Lando to spend time on Cloud City, bringing Anja Gallandro along. When she was introduced, I immediately understood the significance, since I have read the original Han Solo adventures back from 1979 and 1980. They arrive to find Lando's partner murdered by agents of Czethros, the Black Sun operative controlling Anja and out to get the YJK. Through a series of discoveries and things, the kids find out about Black Sun's involvement through several parties, most notably Figrin D'an and the Modal Nodes, who were supposed to be playing on CC. Concluding a bunch of near-death mishaps, the kids are reunited on Cloud City, but Anja is suffering Spice withdrawl, and the preview of Crisis at Crystal Reef indicates that she's really losing it. It's interesting that something that's a young adult book would deal with something like drug addiction, but it's well written and thoughtful. This is a good read for fans of the series, and even for you older folks looking for a nice light read. ... Read more

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A good book, but not the best
This was a good book, but I didn't like it as much as the other books in the series. For one thing, I wish Uldir would stop being such a brat, can't he see Anakin and Tahiri only want to be his friends? I guess not. However, he does get better as time goes on, so that's a good thing. :) I also don't think that Mage Orloc is a worthy foe for Anakin and Tahiri. Granted, this book is meant for younger children than myself, but even when I read it for the first time at age eleven I didn't find him very intimidating. I mean, these kids have fought the dark lords of the Sith and come out alive, so in my opinion they shouldn't have any problems defeating this wimp. But that's just my opinion. All in all, it was a fun book and I would recamend it to any kid who loves Star Wars.

If you love STAR WARS, you'll love this!
I liked this because of the interaction between Tiione and Tahiri. They seem a lot like mother and daughter, which surprised me because Tiione is an instructor--not her mother. It brings out a loving side to these two characters--especially Tahiri. Instead of gushing all over Anakin all the time, she talks to other people, too. This makes her seem more social. At first, I thought she had a crush on Anakin (that's why she talked so much to him), but now I think that talking to people that way is her nature. This book brings out Tahiri's social side. And later, her serious side too . . .

not as strong as lyric's world
We (7 year old and I) have read the first five parts of this series. Interesting emphasis on psychological development of the main characters, not just a shot-'em-up series. Somewhat spiritualistic in orientation, might upset some conservative types who want to outlaw Halloween, etc. My son likes part 2 (Ltric's World) the best. Will Uldir come to his senses?

Fantastic!
Vader's Fortress is a wonderful book about the discovery of the lightsaber previously owned by Obi-Wan Kenobi. It is very exciting and also extremely captivating ... Read more