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Summary: Still immensely enjoyable
Review: Jude Watson deserves all of the praise that has been heaped upon her for the Jedi Apprentice series. Writing in prose ideal for 7-9 year olds, she nevertheless communicates with adults on levels both subtle and profound. She has masterfully charted the relationship of Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan, leading them on a path so believable and so multi-faceted that readers of all ages should be left both moved and impressed.The Day of Reckoning presents both a reconciliation and a growth in the relationship of our two Jedi heroes, as they travel to the planet Telos to track down Qui-Gon's former apprentice, Xanatos. Watson gives us just enough to bring Telos alive and into the Star Wars universe, while also giving us a plot that is interesting if not gripping. The highlight of the book is the final confrontation with Xanatos, as Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan grapple with issues of responsibility for the fall and death of others - issues that Obi-Wan will have to face on his own in another thirty years or so. The Xanatos/Anakin parallels are clear but not overdone, a tasteful preview of what is to come. Day of Reckoning holds its own with the rest of the series, a worthwhile series for anyone who enjoys Star Wars.
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Summary: I cried -- again!
Review: Jude Watson's wonderfully written Jedi Apprentice books have never failed to entertain, and this latest offering is no exception. "The Day of Reckoning" is quite possibly the best installment yet. Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon, against the wishes of the Jedi Council, journey to the planet Telos in an attempt to track down Xanatos, Qui-Gon's evil former apprentice. But Xanatos is ready for them, and defeating him will be more difficult than anything the pair have faced before. Excitement, suspense, and humour are skillfully interspersed with subtle social commentary in this surprisingly dark, thought-provoking book. It is gripping enough to keep adults turning the pages (I did!), yet still appropriate for younger readers; it teaches important lessons, brings us to tears, breaks our hearts and then puts them back together again. "The Day of Reckoning" is truly a must-read for Star Wars fans of any age.
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Summary: I cried -- again!
Review: Jude Watson's wonderfully written Jedi Apprentice books have never failed to entertain, and this latest offering is no exception. "The Day of Reckoning" is quite possibly the best installment yet. Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon, against the wishes of the Jedi Council, journey to the planet Telos in an attempt to track down Xanatos, Qui-Gon's evil former apprentice. But Xanatos is ready for them, and defeating him will be more difficult than anything the pair have faced before. Excitement, suspense, and humour are skillfully interspersed with subtle social commentary in this surprisingly dark, thought-provoking book. It is gripping enough to keep adults turning the pages (I did!), yet still appropriate for younger readers; it teaches important lessons, brings us to tears, breaks our hearts and then puts them back together again. "The Day of Reckoning" is truly a must-read for Star Wars fans of any age.
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Summary: I WANT THESE BOOKS SOMUCH! I'M GETTING DESPERATE!
Review: Law Huong Ling, I know exactly how you feel! I live in Australia and I asbolutely love! Star wars Jedi apprentices books. Jude watson is the BEST author in the whole world! Her plots and story line is just so good! But jeez i haven't even seen an actual copy of book Jedi apprentice#5 The defenders of the dead! They take like who knows? how many years and months to get one copy of the book! i mean is this fair having to wait a year to read a 150 page book? it's worth it but definately unfair! HEY. IF YOUR FROM AUSTRALIA AND HAVE ACTUALLY READ UP TO BOOK 5 PLEASE, PLEASE PLEASE EMAIL ME AT Mary_t@pokefan.com! And this offer is also open to ANYONE who wants to talk to a Starwars fanatic! P.S. If you've actually read my whole review. THANK-YOU!
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Summary: Authentic and wonderful...
Review: OK, I admit it. I'm a classic Star Wars fan who ostensibly has no business reading Scholastic publications geared toward a couple of generations behind mine. But, I subscribe to C.S. Lewis' dictum that "no reader worth his salt trots along in obedience to a timetable"....and, from that certain point of view, I love this series! I'm a longtime tourist not just in SF in general, but also in George Lucas' universe. Between the classic films, TPM, and a few (only a few, I have to re-emphasize) of the spinoff novels, I feel comfortable in that long-ago, far-away place, among good friends and goals worth pursuing. But, in print, nothing has contributed quite the same ring of authenticity and wonder to the experience as Scholastic's "Jedi Apprentice" series has. The interactions between Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan are, thankfully, something I can share with my six-year-old daughter and to which we can both connect. Jude Watson, in this and her previous works in the series, has achieved a terrific balance between action and introspection, sheer storytelling and a deeper, more philosophical dimension that I'm sure is not lost on even the younger readers. This latest installment is no exception. The characters resonate with truth and conviction; the action is always in the service of the plot, and the conclusion leaves you hungry for more. If you haven't spent any time with this series, for heaven's sake, go back to #1: it will be the beginning of something wonderful. And if there's a flaw in #8, it's only that these moments in that place, with these compelling characters, are so brief, and that we have to wait more than two months for #9.
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Summary: The Day Of Reckoning
Review: One of the best books yet in the Jedi Apprentice series, The Day Of Reckoning is a pivotal part of the series and a very enjoyable read. Qui Gon Jinn's former apprentice, Xanatos, is a powerful and wise man. Now he has set a trap for both Obi Wan Kenobi and his Qui Gon, and their sentence is death. Xanatos has convinced the world he's currently residing on that the two are deserving of their fate, and now this world has a people convinced with hatred toward the two. Xanatos must be stopped at all costs. But this time, who will help them now? How will such a powerful and evil Jedi be stopped -- when an entire world is under his lies? A definite thriller in the series, it is quite suspenseful and the end is very rewarding.
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Summary: The Day Of Reckoning
Review: One of the best books yet in the Jedi Apprentice series, The Day Of Reckoning is a pivotal part of the series and a very enjoyable read. Qui Gon Jinn's former apprentice, Xanatos, is a powerful and wise man. Now he has set a trap for both Obi Wan Kenobi and his Qui Gon, and their sentence is death. Xanatos has convinced the world he's currently residing on that the two are deserving of their fate, and now this world has a people convinced with hatred toward the two. Xanatos must be stopped at all costs. But this time, who will help them now? How will such a powerful and evil Jedi be stopped -- when an entire world is under his lies? A definite thriller in the series, it is quite suspenseful and the end is very rewarding.
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Summary: Terrific
Review: Outstanding work. This book will be enjoyed by all Star Wars fans, young and old. As Den would say, "If this isn't a terrific book, kill me now!
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Summary: Fantastic Book! One of my favorite JA books!
Review: Qui-Gon Jinn has had it with his evil former apprentice, Xanatos. He wants to end Xanatos' threat once and for all so together with Obi-Wan Kenobi, they travel to Telos. They are unaware though that Xanatos has set a trap for them and that the once peaceful and beautiful Telos has been corrupted by greed. Can Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan stop Xanatos before they themselves are sentenced to death? As one reviewer said very correctly, there's never a dull moment in this book. With lots of excitement and suspense, I assure you that you'll have a difficult time putting the book down! 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; the young man Den who though a crook is a very good friend and Andra, the strong-willed woman with one purpose which is to restore Telos the way it used to be. Even Xanatos is a pretty good 'bad' character, if you see what I mean. 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... 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...
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Summary: Would Never Happen
Review: Some back door. I think there was a deadline that needed to be met or pressure form someone, 'cause I don't see my Xani ever ending things like that. Hope to see him again- she was writing him so well until now...
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