The Rising Force (Star Wars: Jedi Apprentice, Book 1)

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Summary: This was an exciting and adventurous!
Review: This fast-paced book keeps your attention and keeps you turning pages to continue the adventure with Obi-Wan Kenobi and Qui-Gon Jinn. Excellent book!

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Summary: Certainly not for kids only!
Review: I'm no SW fun but after watching Episode I, I got curious as to the background(s) of our main characters, namely Qui-Gon & Obi Wan. So, after surfing in the net, I came across this book (& its' sequel) & immediately ordered them. I must say that though it is marked a scholastic reading, it also appeals to an older range of readers. The plot was fast & there is no time/space left for the reader to feel bored. Though the plot was quite simplified (understandably due to the recommended reading age), it did not fail to show the inner traits of our main characters nor our villains. It also managed to show battle inside an Arconan's heart (Si Treemba) to separate himself from a group he has grown with; & make a decision different from the rest. I honestly believe the children will love this & learn from it. Just as well, the adults will likewise enjoy reading this. Btw, I'm almost 30 :-)

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Summary: Goooooood Book. Way to good.
Review: I wanted to read this book because I like Star Wars but alot ofits books are waaaay to big or to kidish. I thought well might as wellread it because my mom all ready bought it. I started to read it. I COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN!! I strongly recomend this book to anybody. I also recomend all the other Jedi Aprentice if this seris. Ready Reader Trillian p.s. I would also give this book 10 stars but you can only 5.

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Summary: This book is for all Star Wars fans!
Review: This is a great introduction to how Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon met and how Obi-Wan got his start to becoming the Padawan of Qui-Gon Jinn. It's filled with classic Star Wars action, and has lots of neatly done new characters to! If you're a Star Wars fan, you need to read this one!

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Summary: REEEEALLY GOOD!
Review: So I only picked up the book 'cause of my teensy-weensy (okay, so it's huge) crush on Obi-Wan... But I couldn't put it down. The day after I finished the first book, I went out and got the second. The third one I had to wait for, but it was worth the wait. They're cute and little, perfect for the short little readings before you go to bed... All I've been reading since June 9th is these three books over and over again, and not getting tired of them at all.. When is the next one coming out again?

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Summary: Gripping. Edge of the seat stuff.
Review: I admit, when I picked up this book in the store I was a bit wary of it being for "junior" readers. However, it turned out to be a real page-turner. It had me hooked - wondering at what point (and under what circumstances) Qui-gon would finally accept Obi-wan as his padawan. When I got to the end of the book it had still not happened (plus the mysterious Xanatos character that was hinted at) I just HAD to read the next one.......

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Summary: Intriguing-not just for kids!
Review: I bought this with the intentions of passing it on to a thirteen year old for his birthday and while in my possession, I began reading it and couldn't stop! It is a very insightful story about how Qui Gon Jinn and Obi Wan met. These two intriguing characters from the movie Phantom Menace become even more interesting as their past together is revealed. This book is well paced and well written and I was so impressed I kept the copy I read, even though I am way passed the age recommendation. I'm very confident that any Star Wars fan of any age will thoroughly enjoy this book( and the entire series of Jedi Apprentice) !

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Summary: I liked how they showed Obi-Wan getting his start
Review: It was a pretty good book. Dave Wolverton did a great job with Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon. It was surprising to see Obi-Wan had a temper.

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Summary: A must-read for ALL Star Wars fans
Review: I first bought and thoroughly enjoyed the second volume, The Dark Rival, which sent me on a quest for the first volume, The Rising Force. I wasn't disappointed! Being a Star Wars fan since 1977, by the way I'm 41 now, I have read many SW books and, I'm happy to say that these small "children" books are really excellent. Please read them and enjoy! Perhaps other authors of SW books will take notice of how to really write a SW novel.

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Summary: Great!!!!!
Review: It's a very good book. Learn the story about how Obi-Wan became Qui Gon's padwan.