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Summary: I liked the whole apprentice series
Review: For the first book in a 20 book series, this one definitely set the tone for the whole series. Even though the whole series is supposedly geared towards teens and young adults, I still found this story an enjoyable adventure to read. First off, you learn some of the practices of the Jedi academy. Second this story gives just a small bit of insight into what kind of dedication and beliefs that being a Jedi knight requires. Each of the books offers just a little information about certain aspects of a Jedi knight, and Padawan learner, as well as details of what the force really is. All in all, this is the first installment in a series of very enjoyable adventures for people who not only like to read, but are also avid star wars fans.
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Summary: A great book to read if you like "Star Wars"!!
Review: 12-year-old Obi-Wan Kenobi is headstrong and cannot control his temper. He longs to become a Padawan, in other words, become a Jedi Knight, before his thriteenth birthday. Since he would be too old if he is 13 to become a Jedi Knight, he tried desperately to become Qui-Gon Jinn's apprentice. Unfortunatly, he does not control his temper and Qui-Gon decides to not take him as his Padawan. But their path cross as they both go to Bandomeer with each of them on a different mission: Obi-Wan to become a farmer and Qui-Gon for a mission for the Senate. Trouble brews on the ship Monument as the evil Hutt called Jemba steals dactyl, causes sabotage, and lots of more brutal things. Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan has to work together along with a fierce woman named Clat'Ha to stop Jemba and his evil Whiphids.
This book is exciting and you can't put it down until you read the whole story. If you read this book, I think that you would definently want to read the 2nd one, the 3rd one, and so on. "The Rising Force" is definently a great book to read!
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Summary: mth
Review: This book did not really appeal to me. It was OK but the rest of the series were much better, action wise. Also check out the Jedi Quest series for more action.
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Summary: This series is soooooo good!
Review: The Jedi Apprentice series is excellent! I highly reccomend it for any star wars fan, whatever age you are. They are not just for the 9-12 year old group. They are very well written and extremely hard to put down. I read the first two books in one sitting! I'm now working on the third one and plan to read them all, they are very very good. The first one is an excellent start to the series. If you start reading one though, be forewarned, you will want to read them all!!! They are that good!
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Summary: excellent development of key SW characters
Review: I'm 25, and although these books are written for younger readers, they are superior to many of the other Star Wars books with their psychological focus. Wolverton (and later Watson) carefully traces Qui-Gon's and Obi-Wan's development together, and captures the essence of the Jedi spirit. Approving this series and the Jedi Quest one was a great move by Lucas. I recommend that every serious Star Wars fan read each of these short books, as they flesh out key characters tremendously well.Unfortunately, saber color and hilt design is a major problem on the covers of these books. _The Rising Force_ has a blue saber on the front, but the hilt isn't right. It looks almost like Kenobi's saber that he has in "A New Hope," and that he'll probably have in Star Wars III. However, we know from "Menace" and "Clones" that his early lightsaber is different (has the knob on the bottom with studs). Careless illustration. Verdict: ignore the lightsabers on the covers, but revel in the excellent character development.
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Summary: Quck description
Review: Obi-Wan-Kenobi is turning 13 he needs to be chosen as a Padawan and his only hope is Master Qui-Gon-Jinn. Obi-Wan is not a perfect apprentice he has trouble controlling his anger and he is very imaptiant, these makes him have a fight with another apprentice Bruck, reasons why Qui-Gon does not choose him as his padawan. Lucky, he is to go in tha sam transport with Qui-Gon, hes going to be a farmer. Together they need to deal some trouble in the transport. Once there they need to face another enemy...?and he may be chose as...?
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Summary: A "Must-Read" for Obi-Wan fans!!!
Review: Love Star Wars? Crave for backround on Obi-Wan? Then this is the book for you! I read this book in a matter of 3 days, I couldn't put it down! Tons of action, adventure, mystery, and emotion fill each and every page of this amazing book. It explains how Obi-Wan learns to control his anger and fear while making new friends, facing dufficlut tasks, and hard consqunces. I just can't wait until I get my hands on the second book in the series!
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Summary: A perfect book for kids.
Review: This book rocks. It shows Obi-Wan when he can't control his anger and gets in trouble for it. It teaches not to hold on to your anger even if it didn't it would still be a great book,
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Summary: Star Wars.
Review: The Rising Force The Rising Force is so cool. It has sweet fighting with swords and laser fire. You should read it... Obi Wan almost gets killed by a Hut. Luckily, he got saved by Clatha. Obi Wan wants to become a Padawan more than anything. To figure out more information read the book and find out.
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Summary: The start of a terrific series...
Review: Young Obi-Wan Kenobi has waited all of his life for the chance to become a Jedi Knight. With all of his training at the Jedi Temple, he believes himself ready to become a Jedi Master's Padawan. But his 13th birthday is drawing near, and before that time he must become a Padawan apprentice... or leave the Temple to become a healer or a farmer. Obi-Wan is becoming desperate and jumps at the opportunity to show his skills to visiting Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn. But Qui-Gon has had a bad experience with his first apprentice and is reluctant to take a new Padawan, especially Obi-Wan whom he sees has a hard time controlling his anger and fear. Obi-Wan must leave the Temple to go to the planet Bandomeer to become a farmer. He is surprised to find that Qui-Gon is also on board the same barge which is also carrying miners. Obi-Wan is suddenly plunged into the middle of a war between the Arcona Mineral Harvest Corporations and the Offworld Corporation. Can Obi-Wan survive the journey to Bandomeer, and can he get Qui-Gon to trust him? Unlike the rest of the Jedi Apprentice books (Books 2-18 and Special Edition 1 & 2), "The Rising Force" is written by Dave Wolverton, the others written by Jude Watson. Though I cannot complain about Dave Wolverton's marvelous job, I'm also pretty well-pleased about how well Jude Watson has been doing. The first book 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; the strong-willed, hot-headed Clat'Ha, the faithful Arconan Si Treemba, and more. Like I said the rest of the Jedi Apprentice books, altogether 20 books, are written by Jude Watson and are all very highly recommended from me. The books don't really 'end' at all, the books ends in either a cliffhanger or with a little glimpse into the future. Believe me, once you start reading them, you'll want to read the next one... then the next one... 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".
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