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Summary: Beautiful Book, To Be Treasured By Children and Adults Alike
Review: First off, this book is written by the author of the Jedi Apprentice novel 'The Dark Rival', Jude Watson, so that should clue you in to great potential here. He has an amazing ability to portray the full depth of the characters from the movie. Second, the sheer beauty of the book must be noted. For only $1 more than the Jedi Apprentice novels, we get a book with ornate page designs on slick glossy paper, filled with pictures of Amidala in her various outfits/disguises. Just the *appearance* of the book is pleasing. I really loved the background that we learn about Amidala. She is the daughter of farmers, who was educated in Theed while living with her paternal grandmother Winama, a weaver, who always told her "Fate is a tangle. Follow one thread." We learn the signficance of many of the court traditions of Naboo, and of Amidala's best friend, Sabe. We learn, unsurprisingly, that Amidala feels that her and Anakin's fates are entwined. Also, there seems to be a strong bond between Amidala/Padme and Shmi. At one point, Amidala remarks that Shmi looks at her as if she is entrusting her son to Amidala's keeping, which confuses her. Amidala looking at Shmi sitting in the starlight, worrying over her son, and Amidala realizing that in this universe a woman can't even keep her child safe is rather haunting as foreshadowing. But by far, the best and most interesting passages are about Amidala's thoughts on Qui-Gon Jinn: "He's a man who gives off an aura of deep calm. Yet his is the most alert presence I've ever experienced. I feel safe with him." (32) Of course, she and Qui-Gon get into disagreements when he dismisses her as merely a spoiled handmaiden. Her annoyance with the Jedi, and her respect for him, come through loud and clear. There is some great introspection on Amidala's part, analyzing the division of her character into Amidala the political figure and Padme the individual. She finally realizes that she must be both Amidala and Padme to be a successful queen. The most surprising information (and especially useful for Episode II and III speculation) is all found in the last Journal entry. In a matter of two days Amidala records three separate conversations with Obi-Wan. It was interesting to see such interaction and close friendship develop between Amidala and Obi-Wan. The movie gave us no hint of this at all! As an adult, I was *amazingly* impressed with this book! It was beautiful, well-written, and gave us valuable information about Amidala and her opinions, and her relationships with others. A fascinating read for children and adults alike!
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Summary: One of the Best Star Wars Journals yet!
Review: I love Star Wars. I have Anakin's journal, Amidala's journal, Luke's journal, and I've read Princess Leia's journal. This is a great Book Series. I learned so many more details about her and the movie. I give this 5 stars and Jude Watson is my favorite Star Wars author.
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Summary: Excellent.
Review: I loved this book! It provides a lot of information not found in the movie. It was great to see how Amidala and Sabe switched identities. I really enjoyed being able to see the Star Wars universe through the eyes of a girl who is approximately my age. All in all, this is a must-have for all Star Wars fans!!
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Summary: May be aimed at kids, but satisfies adults too
Review: I remember the magic of the original Star Wars (I was 11 at the time), and I've been rather dismayed at the huge marketing campaign around the Phantom Menace. I picked up this book expecting it to be as trashy as a Taco Bell toy. Much to my surprise, it actually conveys significant insights into Queen Amidala/Padme which did not come out in the movie, nor in Terry Brooks' novelization. The author did a good job of imitating the style of a 14-year-old girl, but beneath the prosaic writing you feel that there's a real person, one whom you can admire and sympathize with. Only two complaints -- it's too short, and the pictures are too repetitive. Surely with more than two hours of film, they could have found a few different shots of Amidala/Padme.
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Summary: Bre's
Review: I wasn't quite sure what to expect when I first bought this book. I can say now that reading it was a most pleasurable experience. Jude Watson has done an admirable job with this journal. It is the deep introspections of a young girl, told shrewdly with a great deal of empathy, not only for Amidala, but for all the characters that she interacts with. The journal displays Amidala's keen insight, and sharp mind, and examines her motives and decisions with great sensitivity. It tells us a little about her background, and her relationships with the people around her. At the end, I felt as though I had discovered a real person.
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Summary: Every Star Wars Fan MUST read this book.
Review: It gives the story of The Phantom Menance from Amidala's view point. Gives information that is in none of the other books. Like how she became Queen, why she paints her face. This is a must read for all fans. I'm over 21 years old and really injoyed it. (I read the book hoping it may answer questions I had, and by page 7 I was amazed).
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Summary: Read this book!
Review: It must have looked strange. Me, reading a book, 3 days I went to the book store and continued to read the book until I finally bought it. I found out some cool stuff about Naboo and the Queen and I really liked it.
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Summary: Great book!!!!
Review: It was a great look at things from Amidala's\Padme's point of view. Sorry this isn't longer but I'm only 13. It is a great book though. I really liked it!! =)
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Summary: Great Book.....may i suggest you buy it now
Review: Its a great book.If u liked the Queen you should buy i
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Summary: Queen Amidala`s Journel
Review: Queen Amidala is a brave young lady who must rise up to an evil Phantom to save her people, in this book it has pictures of most of her costumes and lots of fun reading for children 9-13.
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