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Summary: "The Defenders of the Dead"
Review: The bloody civil war on the planet of Melida/Daan has escalated. The world is being torn apart by the people Melida and the Daan. Jedi Knight Tahl is sent there as the guardian of the peace, instead she is captured. Yoda sends Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan to rescue her. But they are sent there without the consent of the people on the planet. Obi-Wan is surprised to see how much hatred there is between the two warring peoples. No negotiations can heal the planet. The Jedis are helped by a band of rebel children calling themselves the "Young" who are tired of war and want it to stop. Obi-Wan is swept away by their cause and instead of seeing their anger for their elders, he only sees their passion. Can Qui-Gon make sure Obi-Wan keeps neutral from all sides even through Obi-Wan's growing friendship between teenagers Cerasi and Nield? And can they rescue Tahl?An amazingly written book! There's just so much character depth and emotion put into what is considered a 'children's book'. There's plenty of action and adventure, suspense and excitement. The end is certainly a cliffhanger and I strongly suggest you have the next book, "The Uncertain Path", ready to be read right after. Jude Watson has certainly done an astounding job, the plot and story of the book is so unique and interesting and I couldn't put it down! I still enjoy reading the books as much as I did when they first started coming out in the summer of 1999. 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; young Cerasi who has seen so much pain, Nield who strongly believes in the "Young's" cause, Tahl who though is almost dying has a strong will to live, and more. The first Jedi Apprentice book is written by Dave Wolverton while all the rest (19 more 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... I can't wait for Jude Watson's next Star Wars series, The Jedi Quest Series with Obi-Wan Kenobi as the Jedi Master and Anakin Skywalker as the Padawan Apprentice. 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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Summary: To Be Continued. . . . . drats!
Review: Wow! I can't believe that book. After reading the reviews, I'm young, at 14. But I love these books. They are so incitful and amazing. I love the developing relationship between Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan. I have all the books(1-5) and have read them so many times, i practically have them memorized! Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan really are a lot a like. They just don't talk and share their thoughts enough to realize it. I can't wait for #6. The only problem with the books are that they're so short. I read them in three hours. My mom complains about that. But what can I say, I love 'em! Of course, I read books with three hundred pages in a day, so you know I love books. Especially when I can't seem to put them down. Which is why I can't buy them when I don't have three hours to read them before bed. I won't be able to go to sleep! Hurry Watson! Get that book in stores!
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Summary: The planet Melida/Daan is under constant war
Review: The planet Melida/Daan is under constant war. Living in the past, they take constant vengance for things that happened 100 years ago. A band of children led by 13 year olds Nield and Cerasi known as the Young are revolting against the Elders trying to save their planet. The fight has become personal to the Jedi's Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon and they're on different sides... I liked the Defenders of the Dead because it's about fighting for a cause you believe in even if it costs you everything. It also has strong well-developed characters as well as a great plot and of course the fact that it's set in the Star Wars universe all these things combine to make it a great book. This book would be great for almost anyone. Its story is flexible and could please fans of many genres. The person I would most recommend this book to is the Sci-fi/Adventure fan as those are the most prominent genres in this or any other Star Wars book. I give Defenders of the Dead 8 out of 10 stars.
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Summary: OK, so they totally leave you hanging.
Review: I'm always ready to buy a new Jedi Apprentice book! This one was no exception, even though I'm a year over the "recommended age level" (9-12). But anyway! You aren't here to read about me, you're trying to find out more about this book, right? OK, here's my input. Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan are on Melida/Daan, where two "tribes" of people are always fighting each other. They can't find anyone, except "The Young," an underground group of teens, who want to make peace. Unfortunately, student and master disagree on so many things that eventually, Obi-Wan decides to stay with Cerasi and Nield, his new friends. This leads you to wondering: What's going to happen to Obi-Wan? Does Qui-Gon want him back? (Which, of course, is why you go on to read The Uncertain Path {#6})! All in all, this was a pretty good read - the cover's pretty cool - and you'll have to read it so you can understand what happens in 6. So buy it if you think you want it! Then go get #6 and it'll leave you hanging for #7!
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Summary: You'll Love this book if you're really into Jedi Apprentice!
Review: My friend (who's also into Star Wars) told me before I read the book that I might not like the end. (I'm the kind of person who shouts at Qui-Gon when he doesn't open up to Obi-Wan and then shouts at Obi-wan for disobeying his master) This book is not like the other books (its better) because you really get the feeling of how Qui-Gon and Ob-Wan feel about each other. At one part of the book, I shouted "No! Bad Obi-Wan! You can't do that! " right when my mom was driving. (Sorry Mom) The at the end I nearly died when I found out what happened. I still get depressed thinking about it. **sniff sniff** Let's just say this book tests the relationship between Obi-wan and Qui-Gon and then leaves you hanging at the end. You won't be able to stand the suspense! Its a good book and if you're a Star Wars fan at all, you must have all the Jedi Apprentice books because they add to the new SW movie. Trust me! Get the book!
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Summary: WOW! great stuff
Review: this book is about qui jon and obi won going on a reshue missoin to a war torn planet, the 2 sides in the conflict just keep on killing each other and jedi and padawan cant agree on anything! if ur child likes star wars and has read 1-4 no. 5 will be awosome!
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Summary: Motivating
Review: This one book was the reason of all my Star Wars craziness. I wanted to know what happened to Obi-Wan after he left the Jedi for the Young, so I borrowed all the others from my friend E-Dean, and got hooked. I like Star Wars books by Jude Watson, like the Episode I journals, Jedi Apprentice and Jedi Quest, though I still read other Star Wars books. I actually prefer the books to the movies.
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Summary: You will love this book!!!
Review: If you love Star Wars like I do, you will love this book. This book really will shock you! You will find in this book that Obi Wan is not prefect (unfortunately). In this book, Obi Wan reminded me of Ankin a little bit. When I read it, I didn't believe the ending!
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Summary: A little to rushed
Review: No doubt Star Wars books are astoundingly enjoyable, but I find a lot of the newer books are rushed. Authors are rushing their books so that more are sold, I love the world of Star Wars, but I find it dissappointing when the same sort of theme is applied to Star Wars books. I have watched all the films and read 8 books so far (the first five Jedi Apprentince, Shadows of the Empire and Truce at Bakura), in each one there is either a jail break, someone is captured or at the climax of the book there is a twist of fate where the good guys win. I think Star Wars books have been produced for quantity not quality due to the its popularity and reputation, rather dissapointing for such a good story and world.
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Summary: Jude Watson created an absolute masterpiece!
Review: After succesfully preventing an uprising on Gala, Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi are off to the remote planet of Melida-Daan, a planet that is so divided that the two sides cannot even compromise on a name. The Melida and the Daan have been fighting so much that the middle generation has been completely destroyed. Only the elders and the children are left and now the elders are tied into the war. The children have formed an orginization called the "Young" who intend to stop the fighting once and for all. Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan have been sent to Melida-Daan to rescue an injured Jedi Knight named Tahl, who is an old friend of Qui-Gon's. The rescue begins as risky as possible. Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan fall into a mysterious shelter which contains the remains of the people who have fought and the holograms they left behind. After surviving a severe battle, Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan meet a friend who ends up being a traitor. The Young rescue the Jedi and explain their side of the battle. Neild and Cerasi are the leaders of the Young and they are only Obi-Wan's age. After listening to their stories, Obi-Wan sympathizes with them and goes with Neild and Cerasi to stage a battle. The Jedi are not supposed to take sides in any matter and Tahl still needs to be rescued. Will Tahl be rescued, if she is even alive? Will battle lines be drawn between Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon? Read "Defenders of the Dead" by Jude Watson and you will learn the answers and go out to buy book number 6.
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