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Star Wars: Jedi Quest #2
The Trail of the Jedi
Chosen by fate...tempted by evil...these are the early adventures of Anakin Skywalker, written by the best-selling author of JEDI APPRENTICE
Set between Episode I and Episode II, JEDI QUEST traces the emergence and education of Anakin Skywalker as a young Jedi devoted to the Force -- and tempted by its dark side.
Set between Episode I and Episode II, JEDI QUEST traces the emergence and education of Anakin Skywalker as a young Jedi devoted to the Force -- and tempted by its dark side.
144 pages, Paperback
First published April 23, 2002
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June 18, 2022
A new villain arises in this second installment of the Jedi Quest series. It's pretty much more of what Jude Watson delivered in her previous Star Wars novels, but, for fans like me, that's not a bad thing.
January 12, 2025
4.25 stars ...
Shmi’s smile rose in Anakin’s mind. Hearts have infinite room, my son. It was one of her favorite sayings.
Anakin sighed. He wished he could combine Obi-Wan’s cool judgment with his mother’s goodness. Someday. Maybe then his Master would trust him enough to let him tangle again with the Sith.
Perhaps he would never have a Master–Padawan relationship as deep and trusting as Obi-Wan had with Qui-Gon. Perhaps Obi-Wan kept him as a Padawan in order to fulfill a dying wish. But maybe it didn’t matter how it happened.
He should not focus on what he didn’t have. He had this. This was his. And that was something. He would work hard. He would be a great Padawan. And Obi-Wan would come to love him.
He would make him do so.
Shmi’s smile rose in Anakin’s mind. Hearts have infinite room, my son. It was one of her favorite sayings.
Anakin sighed. He wished he could combine Obi-Wan’s cool judgment with his mother’s goodness. Someday. Maybe then his Master would trust him enough to let him tangle again with the Sith.
Perhaps he would never have a Master–Padawan relationship as deep and trusting as Obi-Wan had with Qui-Gon. Perhaps Obi-Wan kept him as a Padawan in order to fulfill a dying wish. But maybe it didn’t matter how it happened.
He should not focus on what he didn’t have. He had this. This was his. And that was something. He would work hard. He would be a great Padawan. And Obi-Wan would come to love him.
He would make him do so.
February 9, 2016
Another enjoyable book in this series. (3 FOR 3 thus far!)
I enjoy the dynamics of the Obi-Wan/Anakin relationship quite a bit, and the book does a solid job of putting the two of them in danger, while beginning to highlight the initial love/hate relationship
and the growing rift between them.
As with any tie-in fiction, though, it's a double-edged sword. The suspense of the novel is marred a bit by the fact that we know Anakin's ultimate fate, (SPOILER: He becomes Darth Vader!) but at the same time this series lays the kernels that begin him down that path in the first place.
I enjoy the dynamics of the Obi-Wan/Anakin relationship quite a bit, and the book does a solid job of putting the two of them in danger, while beginning to highlight the initial love/hate relationship
and the growing rift between them.
As with any tie-in fiction, though, it's a double-edged sword. The suspense of the novel is marred a bit by the fact that we know Anakin's ultimate fate, (SPOILER: He becomes Darth Vader!) but at the same time this series lays the kernels that begin him down that path in the first place.
January 29, 2020
THESE BOOKS ARE SO VERY SMALL AND USELESS but they are literally 75% characterization 25% plot and, as a hopelessly addicted characterization junkie, this is what I LIVE FOR.
For once, Ferus doesn't feature! This is the legendary RAGOON-6 TRAINING EXERCISE introducing GRANTA OMEGA. Since he was just introduced, I still have like no idea who he is. Wookieepedia didn't exactly make his deal super clear. I'm hype to finally find out in the next book.
THE WAY OBI-WAN AND ANAKIN TALK ABOUT THINGS THOUGH. I'm pretty sure they have never had more actually meaningful conversations in any other Star Wars work, including every adult book, every movie, and probably TCW. At this point it almost seems like they're on their way to relating to each other... in an actually... healthy manner. Where did it go wrong? I'm afraid the rest of the series might actually explain where it went wrong, but at this point ignorance is bliss.
Also, this quote: "He had to do everything perfectly, the way Qui-Gon would have." That is peak Obi-Wan Kenobi right there, friends.
Edit 01/29/2020: Yet another re-read because of my failure to screencap last time. Also, whom the HECK is Granta Omega?!?
For once, Ferus doesn't feature! This is the legendary RAGOON-6 TRAINING EXERCISE introducing GRANTA OMEGA. Since he was just introduced, I still have like no idea who he is. Wookieepedia didn't exactly make his deal super clear. I'm hype to finally find out in the next book.
THE WAY OBI-WAN AND ANAKIN TALK ABOUT THINGS THOUGH. I'm pretty sure they have never had more actually meaningful conversations in any other Star Wars work, including every adult book, every movie, and probably TCW. At this point it almost seems like they're on their way to relating to each other... in an actually... healthy manner. Where did it go wrong? I'm afraid the rest of the series might actually explain where it went wrong, but at this point ignorance is bliss.
Also, this quote: "He had to do everything perfectly, the way Qui-Gon would have." That is peak Obi-Wan Kenobi right there, friends.
Edit 01/29/2020: Yet another re-read because of my failure to screencap last time. Also, whom the HECK is Granta Omega?!?
January 28, 2020
This is part of a series but this can be read as a standalone. It does have a little connection to another series from this author but nothing that deters the reader from understanding the proceedings if they are new to this author. This one continues to explore the relationship between Obi-Wan and Anakin. They are on a simple training exercise when it turns deadly.
I liked this book and I am liking this series. The exploration of the relationship is twofold and I thought this book handled it well. First we know what happens to Anakin in this universe. These books are meant to start planting the seed for his future and this book does that. He has doubts about his training and this book highlights that. The best part of this book was Obi-Wan and how he is new to being a Jedi Master to a padawan. He is going to make mistakes and this book showed that. This book is a set up book as we are introduced to a new villain and it looks like we will explore his plot in the upcoming books of this series.
This series are quick reads and are meant for the younger audience. That being said they do delve into building up the characters and not so much on the adventure. For that I am grateful and liking this series. I look forward to the following books of this series.
I liked this book and I am liking this series. The exploration of the relationship is twofold and I thought this book handled it well. First we know what happens to Anakin in this universe. These books are meant to start planting the seed for his future and this book does that. He has doubts about his training and this book highlights that. The best part of this book was Obi-Wan and how he is new to being a Jedi Master to a padawan. He is going to make mistakes and this book showed that. This book is a set up book as we are introduced to a new villain and it looks like we will explore his plot in the upcoming books of this series.
This series are quick reads and are meant for the younger audience. That being said they do delve into building up the characters and not so much on the adventure. For that I am grateful and liking this series. I look forward to the following books of this series.
April 13, 2020
Anakin had worried that Obi-Wan did not have room for him in his heart.
But Shimi’s smile rose in Anakin’s mind. Hearts have infinite room, my son.
anakin and obi-wan are the only ones who can make me cry 🥺
December 18, 2023
Set in 27BBY
The title is wrong on this one, it should be: The Trail of the Disappointment.
The title is wrong on this one, it should be: The Trail of the Disappointment.
May 15, 2024
actual: 3.5 stars⭐️⭐️⭐️✨
will ALWAYS eat up a book with anakin and obi-wan in it :D
will ALWAYS eat up a book with anakin and obi-wan in it :D
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November 21, 2020still slaps!!! dexter jettster fan club!!!!!!
also... "he was starting to feel better. he had worried that obi-wan did not have room for him in his heart. but shmi's smile rose in anakin's mind. hearts have infinite room, my son. it was one of her favorite sayings..." 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
also... "he was starting to feel better. he had worried that obi-wan did not have room for him in his heart. but shmi's smile rose in anakin's mind. hearts have infinite room, my son. it was one of her favorite sayings..." 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
January 15, 2026
This is my third novelette in the Jedi Quest series and I think I have a decent grasp of the formula so far: past tense, omniscient subjective / free indirect speech as we get access to the characters' interior thought processes, alternating between Obi-Wan's and Anakin's perspectives, each story depicting both an external conflict and an internal one. The sentences are simple and short, meant for young readers, but I appreciate how they manage to convey relatively difficult and heavy concepts, like (in this case) insecure attachment (in the psychological sense, not the deluded Jedi sense). The stakes are kept rather low and the general atmosphere is that of a cozy adventure romp with a side of angst and the occasional inspirational musing.
The focus is mainly on Obi-Wan's and Anakin's characterisations, but generally-speaking the author has proven relatively adept at creating original characters with believable backgrounds and distinctive personalities, most of them lovable and, if not, fairly intriguing. The child bounty hunters Floria and Dane are such examples in this installment.
As for the story, Anakin & Obi-Wan
I thought the author did a good job with pacing the story, leaving the more quiet moments for contemplation and sightseeing and slowly introducing plot twists for reader engagement. Granta Omega's cameo on the mountain as a clueless and harmless bounty hunter was honestly pretty cool (and a little spooky in hindsight). He is wearing a mask of synth-flesh (!!) and comes off as benevolent comic relief, but the mystery surrounding him and his motives was set up quite well, as I was left wanting to know more.
I did not get the references to the Sith holocron, though, and I'm wondering if it's something that appeared in other books, because I'm reading them chronologically and there has been no mention so far. These little stories are also supposed to act as standalones, so I feel like a short explanation here was required. It just randomly dumps that Obi-Wan had been "described" (?) by a Sith holocron he found during a mission and did not want Anakin to find out. (?)
Speaking of standalones, I imagine this has to be the reason why we have to begin each book with Obi-Wan pining over Qui-Gon. I get that our champion is traumatised and in his manpain era et al, but Jude Watson is also the author of the Jedi Apprentice series, where Qui-Gon behaves like an absolute knob (word on the street), so what gives? I don't know if a children's book is exactly the best place to get some Qui-Gon deconstruction or accountability, but a girl can dream!
I do have to concede that it makes sense for Obi-Wan's character to be delusional about Qui-Gon, as he shares Anakin's fear of disappointing his own Master and coming up short of his expectations. Obi-Wan idolises Qui-Gon (a v interesting concept, since they're both so different!!) and I would love a more adult look at their relationship + maybe some more pushback!! Obi-Wan is such a sassy diva, I know there's a little brat in there waiting to argue back!
So far, our nominal Jedi Knight has only been in his feels about his former Master and is taking his vow VERY seriously when it comes to Anakin ("He had to do all the right things, the way Qui-Gon had done" GIRLLL). They might have shared a bond, but honestly Qui-Gon also sounds kind of like an arsehole? There is something rubbing me the wrong way in how he is portrayed as teaching the value of mourning every life (in direct contradiction to Master Yoda btw!!) and having so much empathy and love, but with his own Padawan he seemed aloof and inaccessible. I know I'd be climbing the walls of MY enclosure if my father figure was nice to everyone but me!
Of course, that ends up being the emotional punchline of the book. Obi-Wan models himself after Qui-Gon despite his differing personality and despiteAnakin's differing personality. Endlessly repeating the sins of the father even though his own padawan is hurting. Anakin wants to be loved and to love back above all things and it's a little sad to see how this is the dynamic that Anakin yearns for. The Jedi Order's stance on attachments and hard-on for stoicism really did a number on these two.
Ooofffffff.
It was endearing in the end for Obi-Wan to acknowledge that he should not be following Qui-Gon's methods to the letter and that Anakin and him should "forge their own path". So much of their dynamic is mired in regret and wistfulness and what-could-have-beens, when, really, what Anakin needed was the permission to love freely and openly, like a normal person. Instead, with the Jedi nanny state policing their thoughts and words, he'll spend the rest of his days worrying that Obi-Wan doesn't love him, when that couldn't be further from the truth. [Your father loves you, just not enough to tell you. God loves you, just not enough to save you etc etc etc]
Most normal reaction of all time!! 😭
The focus is mainly on Obi-Wan's and Anakin's characterisations, but generally-speaking the author has proven relatively adept at creating original characters with believable backgrounds and distinctive personalities, most of them lovable and, if not, fairly intriguing. The child bounty hunters Floria and Dane are such examples in this installment.
As for the story, Anakin & Obi-Wan
I thought the author did a good job with pacing the story, leaving the more quiet moments for contemplation and sightseeing and slowly introducing plot twists for reader engagement. Granta Omega's cameo on the mountain as a clueless and harmless bounty hunter was honestly pretty cool (and a little spooky in hindsight). He is wearing a mask of synth-flesh (!!) and comes off as benevolent comic relief, but the mystery surrounding him and his motives was set up quite well, as I was left wanting to know more.
I did not get the references to the Sith holocron, though, and I'm wondering if it's something that appeared in other books, because I'm reading them chronologically and there has been no mention so far. These little stories are also supposed to act as standalones, so I feel like a short explanation here was required. It just randomly dumps that Obi-Wan had been "described" (?) by a Sith holocron he found during a mission and did not want Anakin to find out. (?)
Speaking of standalones, I imagine this has to be the reason why we have to begin each book with Obi-Wan pining over Qui-Gon. I get that our champion is traumatised and in his manpain era et al, but Jude Watson is also the author of the Jedi Apprentice series, where Qui-Gon behaves like an absolute knob (word on the street), so what gives? I don't know if a children's book is exactly the best place to get some Qui-Gon deconstruction or accountability, but a girl can dream!
I do have to concede that it makes sense for Obi-Wan's character to be delusional about Qui-Gon, as he shares Anakin's fear of disappointing his own Master and coming up short of his expectations. Obi-Wan idolises Qui-Gon (a v interesting concept, since they're both so different!!) and I would love a more adult look at their relationship + maybe some more pushback!! Obi-Wan is such a sassy diva, I know there's a little brat in there waiting to argue back!
So far, our nominal Jedi Knight has only been in his feels about his former Master and is taking his vow VERY seriously when it comes to Anakin ("He had to do all the right things, the way Qui-Gon had done" GIRLLL). They might have shared a bond, but honestly Qui-Gon also sounds kind of like an arsehole? There is something rubbing me the wrong way in how he is portrayed as teaching the value of mourning every life (in direct contradiction to Master Yoda btw!!) and having so much empathy and love, but with his own Padawan he seemed aloof and inaccessible. I know I'd be climbing the walls of MY enclosure if my father figure was nice to everyone but me!
Of course, that ends up being the emotional punchline of the book. Obi-Wan models himself after Qui-Gon despite his differing personality and despiteAnakin's differing personality. Endlessly repeating the sins of the father even though his own padawan is hurting. Anakin wants to be loved and to love back above all things and it's a little sad to see how this is the dynamic that Anakin yearns for. The Jedi Order's stance on attachments and hard-on for stoicism really did a number on these two.
He wasn't feeling jealous of Qui-Gon, Anakin told himself. It wasn't that. He had loved Qui-Gon, too. Something else was bothering him about his Master's preoccupation. Maybe it was because he was still envious of their relationship. Obi-Wan had taken Anakin on as his Padawan with reluctance. Anakin had always sensed that. Qui-Gon had believed in him, and Qui-Gon's belief had influenced Obi- Wan. How could Obi-Wan ignore his beloved Master's dying wish?
[...] Anakin too had always felt honored to be Obi-Wan's Padawan. But why? Anakin suddenly wondered. Obi-Wan did not choose me. Today, for the first time, Anakin saw the difference. Then a new thought pierced his heart. Had Obi-Wan brought him here as a desperate act, to develop a closeness he did not feel?
Ooofffffff.
It was endearing in the end for Obi-Wan to acknowledge that he should not be following Qui-Gon's methods to the letter and that Anakin and him should "forge their own path". So much of their dynamic is mired in regret and wistfulness and what-could-have-beens, when, really, what Anakin needed was the permission to love freely and openly, like a normal person. Instead, with the Jedi nanny state policing their thoughts and words, he'll spend the rest of his days worrying that Obi-Wan doesn't love him, when that couldn't be further from the truth. [Your father loves you, just not enough to tell you. God loves you, just not enough to save you etc etc etc]
Perhaps he would never have a Master-Padawan relationship as deep and trusting as Obi-Wan had with Qui-Gon. Perhaps Obi- Wan kept his as a Padawan in order to fulfill a dying wish. But maybe it didn't matter how it happened.
He should not focus on what he didn't have. He had this. This was his. And that was something. He would work hard. He would be a great Padawan. And Obi-Wan would come to love him. He would make him do so.
Most normal reaction of all time!! 😭
June 22, 2020
A training exercise designed to strengthen the nod between Jedi and Padawn goes awry for Master Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker when they are ambushed on a wilderness planet.
'Jedi Quest' begins to develop as wee Anakin's journey towards adulthood continue. Wilson does a fine job of highlighting his impetuous, but basically good nature as it is tempered by learning that his Master is not infallible after all.
'Jedi Quest' begins to develop as wee Anakin's journey towards adulthood continue. Wilson does a fine job of highlighting his impetuous, but basically good nature as it is tempered by learning that his Master is not infallible after all.
January 25, 2021
Light on plot, but we get some really good character driven moments. Anakin knows something about Tahl! I was not ready for them to talk about her final arc though. This book also assumes that you have read the two special edition Jedi Apprentice books that had dual timelines crossing over into the Jedi Quest era.
October 29, 2019
There are moments in this story when I see the relationship between Obi-Wan and Anakin anew—when the narrative calls out some emotional issue or relational imbalance set up by the movies and I suddenly understand.
Those moments, unfortunately, are the book's only redeeming strength.
Those moments, unfortunately, are the book's only redeeming strength.
March 17, 2024
This book shows that the Jedi Quest series is simply a continuation of the Jedi Apprentice series. This book also gives us the explanation for Dex's Diner that Obi-Wan goes to in Attack of the Clones.
December 19, 2020
obi & ani learning to be master & padawan together got me feeling soft🥺
July 15, 2021
4.5 stars - quick little YA adventure of my boys ❤️
May 30, 2023
A really good read let's you see how Obi Wan and Anakin felt about each other after Qui Gon asked Obi wan to train Anakin.
January 20, 2016
Another reread. I'm not sure about all of Obi-Wan's lessons in this book, there seemed to be more emphasis on anti-absolute. While it's true that statements like "I would never do that" are rarely correct, it's easy to extrapolate it to mean that there are no absolutes. And that is what Anakin's thought process tends towards when he considers Obi-Wan's suspension of judgement, with which he disagrees. However, it is consistent with the movies. I did really appreciate the lesson Obi-Wan learned from the training mission: "I am not Qui-Gon and you are not me." We learn from our teachers and mentors absolutely. We learn how to teach from them. But we have to understand that everyone is different. What works for one Master-Padawan team doesn't necessarily work for another. Things must be adapted to fit each different personality, learning style, weaknesses and strengths, circumstances... Stemming from A Wrinkle in Time, this is a concept that is very important to me, and I liked seeing it here.
Also, spending time with Obi-Wan Kenobi is always fantastic. My favorite Jedi.
P.S. Astri, why did you marry that guy? It's not going to end well. I know. I've read Last of the Jedi. I mean, things are going to be semi-okay in the end, but that was a bad decision.
Also, spending time with Obi-Wan Kenobi is always fantastic. My favorite Jedi.
P.S. Astri, why did you marry that guy? It's not going to end well. I know. I've read Last of the Jedi. I mean, things are going to be semi-okay in the end, but that was a bad decision.
August 4, 2023
Just a heads up, this book seems to have a major spoiler for what happens to Xanatos in the Jedi Apprentice series. Even having read the spoiler, I'm still curious, and perhaps even moreso now, about that series. The relationship between Obi-Wan and Anakin continues to be interesting to explore in this Jedi Quest series. Anakin feels a bit in the dark with Obi-Wan not telling him everything he's thinking, and we all know where that leads. Interesting how Obi-Wan mentions having learned from Qui-Gon that there is always grief when a being dies. Once again, Qui-Gon contrasts with other Jedi. This was before we'd see Yoda's terrible advice in Revenge of the Sith about how a Jedi should neither mourn nor miss anyone who has passed away. This book also has the first appearance of Dexter Jettster. It happens at the very end, with Obi-Wan's recounting of how he met him being mundane but leaving some mystique to the character. That's an interesting contrast to how in the canon book titled Padawan a teen Obi-Wan meets Dex during a mission. The Jedi Quest version feels more grounded, but I still really love the Padawan version.
August 31, 2024
4✰
I’m eating up this series. Like it’s so simple, fun, and good. They’re like kids books or something but they are fire. Jude Watson writes Anakin and Obi-Wan so well for books from the very early 2000s.
My only downer is that they are very short. But oh well.
I dropped a quote from Obi-Wan that had me saying damn last book, so here’s another. Anakin’s response to that was funny but I’m not including it to not spoil it.
Regardless, a good four stars for this one. I liked the previous book better to be fair. Oh well. I’m loving these books.
But why? Anakin suddenly wondered. Obi-Wan did not choose me.
Today, for the first time, Anakin saw the difference.
Then a new thought pierced his heart. Had Obi-Wan brought him here as a desperate act, to develop a closeness he did not feel?
I’m eating up this series. Like it’s so simple, fun, and good. They’re like kids books or something but they are fire. Jude Watson writes Anakin and Obi-Wan so well for books from the very early 2000s.
My only downer is that they are very short. But oh well.
“I am saying goodbye to a being that I did not know,” Obi-Wan said softly.
The reverence in his tone surprised Anakin. “He could have killed you.”
“Yet he did not. There is always a need to grief when a being dies, Padawan. Qui-Gon taught me that.”
I dropped a quote from Obi-Wan that had me saying damn last book, so here’s another. Anakin’s response to that was funny but I’m not including it to not spoil it.
Regardless, a good four stars for this one. I liked the previous book better to be fair. Oh well. I’m loving these books.
April 2, 2025
"[Anakin] would work hard. He would be a great Padawan. And Obi-Wan would come to love him. He would make him do so."
This single sentence like defines Anakin Skywalker. His desperation to be loved and understood (for now just by Obi-Wan because Obi-Wan is all he has) drives Anakin like no other impulse. It's what leads to him eventually falling even, because his fear over losing Padmé (and thus losing her love and acceptance) are what pushes him to swear himself to Palpatine.
Anyways I'm saying all of this to say that while these books are children's books and technically not canon anymore, the jedi quest books are some of the best Star Wars books around when it comes to understanding Anakin. If you love Anakin (and Obi-Wan) and haven't yet read these books, please give them a shot
This single sentence like defines Anakin Skywalker. His desperation to be loved and understood (for now just by Obi-Wan because Obi-Wan is all he has) drives Anakin like no other impulse. It's what leads to him eventually falling even, because his fear over losing Padmé (and thus losing her love and acceptance) are what pushes him to swear himself to Palpatine.
Anyways I'm saying all of this to say that while these books are children's books and technically not canon anymore, the jedi quest books are some of the best Star Wars books around when it comes to understanding Anakin. If you love Anakin (and Obi-Wan) and haven't yet read these books, please give them a shot
April 4, 2016
This represents a significant improvement over Jedi Quest #1: The Way of the Apprentice, because Obi-Wan and Anakin are forced to work together. The ultimate lesson of the tale -- Obi-Wan's realization that he is not Qui-Gon and Anakin is not a younger version of himself, and each must grow into their roles together -- speaks volumes about this Master-Padawan relationship, foreshadowing both its successes and, ultimately, its tragic failure.
July 25, 2013
It seemed slightly odd that a book with Bounty Hunters from this era wouldn't include Jango Fett. However, that would be impossible as Obi-Wan's never met Jango before Attack of the Clones. However, it did make this story a bit of a stretch when they start talking about other bounty hunters feats and how great they are.
January 24, 2021
Young Anakin and his Master Obi-wan against a bunch of bounty hunters.
EDIT: Rating adjusted to 2 stars. Nice character development for Obi-Wan but the plot was meh.
EDIT: Rating adjusted to 2 stars. Nice character development for Obi-Wan but the plot was meh.
July 20, 2024
Star Wars: Legends - The Trail of the Jedi by Jude Watson - The second book in the Jedi Quest series
Adventurous, challenging, emotional, hopeful, inspiring, reflective, sad, and tense.
Fast-paced
Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0 Stars
This story was REALLY a lot of fun to read. The target audience for this sereis (Jedi Quest) is the Middle Grade readers...and I am WAY past Middle Grade (in my late 50s), but I connected with the storyarc, and the characters were/are truly relatable.
I love how Anakin doesn't feel as close to Obi-Wan Kenobi, as he did with Qui-Gon Jinn. In the film, you can also see that Obi-Wan doesn't think Qui-Gon should teach him the Ways of the Force, and that he should abide by the Jedi Council. Sadly, we know what happend in The Phantom Menace, and how that responibility was transferred to Obi-Wan.
Obi-Wan, also has imposter syndrome, for he's young and has NO idea how to train a padawan. He is tying to BE Qui-Gon, and is falling short.
I love the message at the end of the book/story, that "in a way" allows both of them to "reset" and to do and be better, without all the expectations, one way or another.
The "test" that they are both on in this book, allows each of their strengths to be shown and also allows the other, to see that they can bring something to the table, within the Master and Padawan relationship.
They are BOTH growing into the roles that we fall in love with...in The Clone Wars.
Excited to pickup the next book in this series.
4 Stars #StarWars #LEGENDS #TheTrailoftheJedi by Jude Watson - The ACTUAL 2nd book in the #JediQuest series
Truly enjoyed this story & hope that...this type of story is continued throughout the series. Touching and is building to their Clone Wars selves.
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Adventurous, challenging, emotional, hopeful, inspiring, reflective, sad, and tense.
Fast-paced
Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0 Stars
This story was REALLY a lot of fun to read. The target audience for this sereis (Jedi Quest) is the Middle Grade readers...and I am WAY past Middle Grade (in my late 50s), but I connected with the storyarc, and the characters were/are truly relatable.
I love how Anakin doesn't feel as close to Obi-Wan Kenobi, as he did with Qui-Gon Jinn. In the film, you can also see that Obi-Wan doesn't think Qui-Gon should teach him the Ways of the Force, and that he should abide by the Jedi Council. Sadly, we know what happend in The Phantom Menace, and how that responibility was transferred to Obi-Wan.
Obi-Wan, also has imposter syndrome, for he's young and has NO idea how to train a padawan. He is tying to BE Qui-Gon, and is falling short.
I love the message at the end of the book/story, that "in a way" allows both of them to "reset" and to do and be better, without all the expectations, one way or another.
The "test" that they are both on in this book, allows each of their strengths to be shown and also allows the other, to see that they can bring something to the table, within the Master and Padawan relationship.
They are BOTH growing into the roles that we fall in love with...in The Clone Wars.
Excited to pickup the next book in this series.
4 Stars #StarWars #LEGENDS #TheTrailoftheJedi by Jude Watson - The ACTUAL 2nd book in the #JediQuest series
Truly enjoyed this story & hope that...this type of story is continued throughout the series. Touching and is building to their Clone Wars selves.
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May 18, 2023
I enjoy the plot of this book, a disaster story that feels almost apocalyptic for a while. It's a story about working together in tough situations. When the masters are separated from their apprentices, they trust that they will be able to maintain their unity through the force. This story offers an excellent test for Anakin, when Kenobi is separated from him on a dangerous Jedi mission.
Witnessing Kenobi be a teacher to Anakin in his youthful years was enjoyable. The book really shows that Anakin has to learn to overcome his selfish desires and be humble, to be able to work as a unit. Jude Watson is a pro when it comes to the chemistry between Anakin and Kenobi.
The young jedi padawans learning how to work together amid chaos; a predictable formula. I can see how some - the ultra pick-apart readers - might compare this to a Scooby-Doo type of tale. However, I found this story to be absolutely incredible for a young reader novel. Jude Watson does an excellent job with the character development and the plot structure.
It's mentioned in a brief description that one of the Jedi has a red lightsaber! It through me off a moment, but I truly loved it (clearly written before a decision was made that just blue and green were it).
Do I recommend that you pick up and read Jedi Quest: The Way of the Apprentice? 100% yes!
RATING
I give this young reader book, an A+.
Witnessing Kenobi be a teacher to Anakin in his youthful years was enjoyable. The book really shows that Anakin has to learn to overcome his selfish desires and be humble, to be able to work as a unit. Jude Watson is a pro when it comes to the chemistry between Anakin and Kenobi.
The young jedi padawans learning how to work together amid chaos; a predictable formula. I can see how some - the ultra pick-apart readers - might compare this to a Scooby-Doo type of tale. However, I found this story to be absolutely incredible for a young reader novel. Jude Watson does an excellent job with the character development and the plot structure.
It's mentioned in a brief description that one of the Jedi has a red lightsaber! It through me off a moment, but I truly loved it (clearly written before a decision was made that just blue and green were it).
Do I recommend that you pick up and read Jedi Quest: The Way of the Apprentice? 100% yes!
RATING
I give this young reader book, an A+.
April 12, 2021
Bueno, hello there!
Para empezar tengo que decir que le tenía mas fe a esta saga, pensé que iba a estar mejor. De todas maneras me gusta que esté ambientada en un periodo del cual no hay contenido (por lo menos en series y películas), que es el momento en el que Obi-wan le enseña a Anakin.
Es interesante ver las dudas que ambos tienen del otro, Obi-wan se la pasa intentando repetir las acciones de Qui-gon pero al final entiende que Anakin no es él y él no es Qui Gon. Por otro lado, Anakin piensa que Obi wan no lo ama, piensa que nada más eligió ser su maestro por los deseos finales de Qui-gon, le da miedo que Obi-wan no confíe en él.
La trama fue medio aburrida para ser sincera, pensé que Obikin en una isla solos iba a ser mejor, se me habían ocurrido muchas cosas que podían pasar; pero al final se la pasaron corriendo de bounty hunters....
En fin, siempre espero que el siguiente libro de la saga me sorprenda un poco más que el anterior.... ya lo sabré!
Para empezar tengo que decir que le tenía mas fe a esta saga, pensé que iba a estar mejor. De todas maneras me gusta que esté ambientada en un periodo del cual no hay contenido (por lo menos en series y películas), que es el momento en el que Obi-wan le enseña a Anakin.
Es interesante ver las dudas que ambos tienen del otro, Obi-wan se la pasa intentando repetir las acciones de Qui-gon pero al final entiende que Anakin no es él y él no es Qui Gon. Por otro lado, Anakin piensa que Obi wan no lo ama, piensa que nada más eligió ser su maestro por los deseos finales de Qui-gon, le da miedo que Obi-wan no confíe en él.
La trama fue medio aburrida para ser sincera, pensé que Obikin en una isla solos iba a ser mejor, se me habían ocurrido muchas cosas que podían pasar; pero al final se la pasaron corriendo de bounty hunters....
En fin, siempre espero que el siguiente libro de la saga me sorprenda un poco más que el anterior.... ya lo sabré!
September 8, 2019
3,5/5!
This was a really fun read. This book was about Anakin and Obi-Wan's relationship, how they work together and how, despite how much care about each other, Obi-Wan still struggles with training him and how Anakin has difficulties believing that Obi-Wan truly cares about him and even wants to train him – Anakin believes Obi-Wan is teaching him only because Qui-Gon asked him to. I love these two as a duo so the fact that this book solely focused on them, their relationship and the problems they have, was great.
The man mystery was okay, nothing grand. I liked Floria and Dane, the new characters we are introduced. I also liked the introduction of . The setting was also cool, as was the idea of the training exercise that Anakin and Obi-Wan go to to Ragoon-6 for.
This was a really fun read. This book was about Anakin and Obi-Wan's relationship, how they work together and how, despite how much care about each other, Obi-Wan still struggles with training him and how Anakin has difficulties believing that Obi-Wan truly cares about him and even wants to train him – Anakin believes Obi-Wan is teaching him only because Qui-Gon asked him to. I love these two as a duo so the fact that this book solely focused on them, their relationship and the problems they have, was great.
The man mystery was okay, nothing grand. I liked Floria and Dane, the new characters we are introduced. I also liked the introduction of . The setting was also cool, as was the idea of the training exercise that Anakin and Obi-Wan go to to Ragoon-6 for.
September 7, 2017
An Exercise in Trust for Knight & Apprentice
This book is the second entry in the Jedi Quest series. Obi-Wan and young padawan Anakin embark on an exercise designed to promote trust and understanding between the two of them. Things don't go as planned and knight and apprentice must work together to survive. I really enjoyed this entry, as it combined action with some great character development of their budding relationship. Each learns lessons on their journey and a new threat emerges. Jude Watson crafts great stories that adults can enjoy as well. I would love to see her write an act novel for Star Wars, as she clearly understands the universe and characters. A great, enjoyable read.
This book is the second entry in the Jedi Quest series. Obi-Wan and young padawan Anakin embark on an exercise designed to promote trust and understanding between the two of them. Things don't go as planned and knight and apprentice must work together to survive. I really enjoyed this entry, as it combined action with some great character development of their budding relationship. Each learns lessons on their journey and a new threat emerges. Jude Watson crafts great stories that adults can enjoy as well. I would love to see her write an act novel for Star Wars, as she clearly understands the universe and characters. A great, enjoyable read.
October 9, 2019
I think this is one of the most sympathetic characterizations of Anakin I've seen. Many authors focus exclusively on his established traits of impulsiveness and brashness. This Anakin is less confined to those traits, he seems to be struggling against them and striving to be thoughtful and sensitive. Obi-Wan's characterization is interesting as well, but by contrast he seems less sympathetic here than he does many other works, given that his professorial manner and insecurity as a teacher are on full display.
It's a standard Jedi-in-jeopardy story but anchored by nice analysis of the two's relationship. It's also very sweet and earnest. I didn't feel like it was especially childish for a children's book. I would have loved this so much back in the day.
It's a standard Jedi-in-jeopardy story but anchored by nice analysis of the two's relationship. It's also very sweet and earnest. I didn't feel like it was especially childish for a children's book. I would have loved this so much back in the day.
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