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The Golden Globe (Star Wars: Junior Jedi Knights)

The Golden Globe (Star Wars: Junior Jedi Knights)

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Rating: 4 stars
Summary: A perfect book for young Star Wars Fans
Review: I think that this book is middling in complex wording, probly created for kids around the ages 8-12. Even though it was a bit slow, and I prefer more complex wording, it was a fairly good book as far as the plot goes. For older readers seeking Star Wars Books, try the Young Jedi Knights series, but this book is a perfect book for a younger reader.

Rating: 1 stars
Summary: The Golden globe
Review: It stink, it was the worst book I ever read. shame on you.

Rating: 1 stars
Summary: I'm praying that "Vector Prime" will save me...
Review: Just in case my other review isn't posted, I thought I'd write another one. Never hurts in letting people know the awful, stinking truth.

And in this case, it WAS awful and stinking. This is most possibly one of the WORST Star Wars books I've ever read. Not only was the plot thoroughly un-convincing and bogus, everyone, and I mean EVERYONE who we've come to know in other Star Wars books and movies has been placed drastically out of character. Not to mention the lousy writing.

Okay. I'll start with the plot. YUCKO!!! I mean, in this book, Anakin Solo and his friend sneak out of the Jedi Acadamy to follow some fool mission... right under the teachers' noses! HELLO!!!! Can you say... impossible? Anakin and what's-her-face are not even real Jedi trainees yet, and somehow they manage to sneak by Luke and Tionne, a Jedi Master and a Jedi, scot-free? I don't THINK SO!!!!

And the character portrayals. Or better put, LACK OF. No-one acted like they had been written to act before. Becuz' this is his series, I'll start with Anakin. Anakin, Anakin, Anakin. The quiet, studious boy whose only ambition is to please his parents and live up to his family's illustrious name. And along comes "The Golden Globe." BOOM. This same Anakin SOMEHOW gets the idea in his brain to go off on a dangerous, pointless, undriven mission that places him, Artoo, and his creep friend in danger. Are these two boys the same person? Is it POSSIBLE to undergo such a dramatic change in such a short time span? Hah hah, hah hah, hah hah, NO.

And Luke. Poor Luke. First he's this regular guy, then he's a wussie (KJA :-(), then he's this calm, collected teacher-type... you'd think you would have run out of ideas of what to make of him. But no. In "The Golden Globe," Luke, who is supposedly a nice, open, easy-going teacher sort of guy, is suddenly transformed into a stern professor type like the ones you see in "Animal House." Lectures, punishments, no leeway. Y'know--the type you'd like to hit in the back of the head with a golf club. Awful, ain't it? Geez.

And Tahiri. I don't want to get started on Tahiri! Let me just say this one thing: If Callista had a younger clone, Tahiri would be IT. Disgusting. (Those of you who LIKED Callista... um... well, I don't know what to say. You scare me.)

Last but not least, the writing in this book was utterly pedestrian. The plot was slow to develop, and extremely unconvincing. The only neat guy to pop up was Ikrit, a tiny dog-dude, who I hope gets some comic relief later... (hint hint hint: Ikrit chomps Luke's hand, electrocution commences and socks come flying out of the dryer to stick on 'em!)

Well, that's all I have to say. Again. I hope this thing gets posted. None of my reviews (which are usually sparkling, mind you) ever do anymore. Sigh. What I wouldn't do for some mind-control power.

This is Jedi Te'wwerdo signing off. Good Fight, good Night. Good Riddance.

PS.... I said it once. I'll say it again. WHERE'S MARA?!?

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Great start to a new series
Review: The Golden Globe is a great start to a new series. It has a couple of flaws in it. But what do you expect when there are so many Star Wars books being printed all the time. It's hard to keep up with Star Wars history. But this book is a great way to introduce Anakin to his own series. I'm glad they did it.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: It is enthrawling,very cool,with plenty of action!!!
Review: The Golden Globe is a wonderful book!!You can't put it down, with all that action & adventure.It is one of my favorite books.Its cool,very cool!! Its good for reports & entertainment!!I think you should buy it!!!! -W.B.R.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: The Golden Globe
Review: The Golden Globe was the first Star Wars book I ever read, and it started an obsession with Star Wars that lasted until I found out what happens in Star By Star. I was nine years old when my older brother (who was obsessed with Star Wars before I was) brought The Golden Globe home for me from the library. He thought I might like to read it. I remember that I started the book in the morning, and was soon hooked. I couldn't put it down. Unfortunately, I had an appointment with the eye doctor that day, and they put eye drops in my eyes, which blurred my vision for a few hours so that I couldn't read. When my eyes had finally cleared enough so that I could read, I sat and did nothing but read for the rest of the day, finishing the book before I went to bed. It was the first book I ever finished in one day, and ever since then, Anakin Solo has been my favourite Star Wars character. A few years after the first time I read it, I picked it up in the library again and read it for the second time. I think that's when I read the rest of the series, except for Promises, the third book in the series, which I couldn't find anywhere. I didn't find a copy of it until I was fourteen years old, but I was still delighted to read it. I think I've read The Golden Globe three times. Anyone who likes Anakin and Tahiri as much as I do, and who hasn't read all these books and Conquest and Rebirth, (from the New Jedi Order Series) should. But I warn you, don't read Star By Star if you're easily upset. I don't like the way Tahiri is portrayed in that. Plus there's that other event..... I'm afraid I've rather lost my liking for Star Wars now. The expanded Universe stuff, anyway. But the fact remains that this is an amazing book, it has great characters and a plot that gets you so hooked, you'll spend five years looking for all the sequels, just like I did.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Finally A Book About Anakin
Review: This book has a flaw or two. Anakin is not the right age compared to how they describe Jaina and Jacen. It is a great book. A little slow but still one of the best books I own. A perfect start for a new series.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: It was very cool! It had lots of action!
Review: This book was about Anakin and Tahiri finding the Golden Globe. When they saw the Golden Globe, they found a creature named Ikrit. He told them the secrets of the Golden Globe. They started their journey from the Jedi Academy. They had a hard time finding the Golden Globe.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Great stuff for kids
Review: This is a terrific book (and series) for 6+ year olds who have begun reading and need something worthy of their time. It's amazing how few books there are for youngters that involve that most enduring of plot lines: good against evil. It's great to be able to find decent adventure stories like this!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Good Star Wars book for kids
Review: This Star Wars book is Excellent and I think it's better for younger Star Wars fans, about 7-12, It's about Han and Leia's youngest son , Anakin Solo


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