Jedi Quest: Path to Truth - Jude Watson

Rating: 3.5 out of 5 The Story: Obi-Wan Kenobi takes his now 13-year-old Padawan on a quest to the icy planet of Ilum to build his first lightsaber. When they arrive back on Coruscant, the Jedi Council gives them a mission: to protect a Colicoid transport from space pirates. But when the ship gets attackted by a notorious pirate and slave-driver, Krayn, it get's personal with Anakin. Review: This is the first children's Star Wars novel that I have read. Though I haven't yet, I do intend to read the Jedi Apprentice series. Maybe I'm judging this children's book too harshly, but I though that parts of the book felt very rushed. Everything happened very quickly. I didn't really like the way Anakin made his lightsaber. Luke, even though he's not the best example of a "by-the-book" Jedi, worked on his for a long time at Obi-Wan's hut. Anakin's process just didn't seem right to me. But as for the good points: it's a nice, short story. It's neat seeing more interaction between Obi-Wan and Anakin. It's interesting seeing some of Anakin's dark tendencies starting to show. And of course, it's always nice having an appearance by Yoda! :-) Overall, it's another very good book. I really look forward to starting the Jedi Apprentice books.

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