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Summary: This is a great book!
Review: I really like the way the twins are introduced in this book, doing things they love, and I like the introduction of Tenel Ka too! This book was not the first Star Wars book to provide me with daydreams for weeks, but it did provide the best ones so far. I absolutely adored it and really reccommend that you read it.,
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Summary: This is a great beginning
Review: I think that this book was a good beginning for a wonderful series. The plot was an exciting and interesting one that made you not want to put it down. I always had wondered what happened to the Solo twins, and now I know. I really like Tenal Ka, because she is an interesting, likable character, and sometimes even funny!
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Summary: Poor Jaina!
Review: I think this is a little sad.....but that's about all that I don't like about it. It's a good book! You should get the series!
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Summary: Interesting
Review: I thought this book was very interesting, and weird [ like when the two headed, flying creatures were chasing Tenel Ka ]. I'm not saying this book was bad, I'm just saying that it could have been better. Though I really enjoyed most of the book, I still think they could have made it better. In my opinion do not purchase this book if you like tons of action and adventure. Over and out.
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Summary: The title says it all...
Review: I'll start from the very beginning. The YJK series is a spectacular read for teens or for any Star Wars fan who doesn't mind the upper primary to middle school level reading. Hey, I'm 18 and I don't mind reading a young teen book because I LOVE THE STORY. It's a change from all the blood, gore, goose-chase plots, and meaningless sex that have frequented the shelves more and more. I own all 14 volumes in their original paperback form. ^_^ Great for passing by the time and relaxing or for a little Jedi-action - geared for teens of course. The series basically takes off where the Jedi Academy series ended -- with the introduction of the children of Lei and Han at the Yavin 4 Jedi Training grounds with Luke. Albeit it starts quite a few years later, but just the same... Heirs of the Force introduces the twins of the Solo family -- Jacen and Jaina, and their Jedi comrades -- Tenel Ka and Lowbacca. The story moves in different ways for different people. If you are like me and want a change from total slam-bang action and could use a little more descriptions, then you'll prolly think the beginning of the story is great. It doesn't move too fast I'll admit because Anderson and Moesta are introducing the people and places and the circumstances. TERRIFIC USE OF DESCRIPTION AND IMAGERY! If you're not all that familiar with Star Wars and didn't keep up with everything (I did! Star Wars forever!), then the long-winded intro may do you a little good. The existence of the Imperials (HA! Can't be missing for long!) are reintroduced by the means of a stranded Tie-fighter pilot and when Jacen and Jaina come across a wrecked tie-fighter and its pilot in the forests, they know that the Imperial forces may not be as dead as the Republic thought. And since this is a series, you just have to wonder exactly what's to happen next and how it correlates. And I assure you - it DOES correlate! The main ideas? JEDI TRAINING, CHARACTER AND SETTING DEVELOPMENT, AND SOME GOOD 'OLE IMPERIAL TROUBLE. The physical aspect of the book? I bought the book many years ago when it first came out and I am the proud owner of the first edition -- complete with the foil-embossed covers that gives it a super trendy look. David Dorman's cover artwork is AMAZING and I'll admit that in this case -- it's A-OK to judge a book by its cover! ^.^ If you collect Star Wars books -- this is a terrific series to collect -- not as hardcore, but still your Star Wars, BEAUTIFUL covers, and it's MORE JEDI! More from the teens' perspective that is. Perhaps this series is most powerful to the teen readers because all of a sudden with the intro of teen Jedi Jacen, Jaina, Tenel Ka, and Lowbaccca -- the fantasy of becoming a Jedi Knight seems closer to home... It doesn't matter how old you are -- you are never too old to dream!
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Summary: Jaina is the best
Review: Ironically enough, of the first six books, this is the one I read last. I really like these ones, which I comonly refer to as the Jacen and Jaina books. The beggining of the Solo twins training at Lukes Jedi academy starts here. As they made friends and grow in the force, they learn things people didn't know. Jaina, Jacen and their friends discover a destroyed TIE fighter in the forests of Yavin 4's moon. Wanting a ship of her own, Jaina is convinced she can fix it. She can too. Little do they know that the TIE fighters pilot is in the forest watching the on-going repairs, with plans to take it back to the empire. He is tired of living in solitutude in the forest. When finaly repaired, his chance comes . . . This is definately a good book. I REALLY liked it, even though I knew essentially what was going to happen. This is a good one.
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Summary: Great
Review: IT's part of the best series and is a great begining for the whole thing. This was the first star wars book i ever read and i know have read almost all of them and i have to say it is one of the best. i realy liked the fact that they made lowie's name like chewie's. my favorite character in the whole series is tenel ka and i hope to see other series with her in it.
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Summary: Awesome Book!!
Review: The first Star Wars books I ever read were Junior Jedi Knights, which tell about Anakin, and after that it was very interesting to get to find out more about Jacen and Jaina who were barely mentioned in that series. Jacen can be a little irritating sometimes, but he means well and I always liked him anyway. Jaina is also a cool character, and I love how she fixes things. I have to say though, that my favorite character is Tenel Ka because she is such a strong female, both phyisicaly and mentally. Lowie is also a good character. This book in particular was one of my favorites in the series, and I liked how Jacen and Jaina were nice to Qorl even though thier attempts to break through his brainwashing failed in the end. I also greatly enjoyed the relationship between Jacen and Jaina. Sure, they have their little squables sometimes, just like any other brother and sister, but they really do have a strong bond through the force and they really do care about each other. I think anyone who likes Star Wars would enjoy this series, especially those between the ages of 10-15.
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Summary: A great introduction to a new series of Star Wars books.
Review: This book introduces the twins of Princess Leia and Han Solo, and the twins' friends. The twins are both quite different from each other, but that is what that makes them interesting to read about. They get into trouble after venturing out of the academy. Who will come to their aid? To find out the rest read Heirs of the Force, it is a definite read for all Star Wars fans.
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Summary: Best Star Wars book I ever read
Review: This book is about the son and doughter Han Solo and Princess Leia and there two friends. The four of them fimd an old chrased Tie fighter and thats when the fun starts.
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