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As the bloodied and weary galaxy faces battle once more, the Jedi take on the formidable task of bringing the last of the Empire into the light. . . .
From the ashes of the New Republic—torn to shreds by the savage Yuuzhan Vong forces—the newly formed Galactic Alliance has risen, determined to bring peace to the entire galaxy. But first the Yuuzhan Vong must be contained once and for all. And so Luke Skywalker seeks a world long lost to legend: Zonama Sekot, a sentient planet believed to have repelled an invasion by the Yuuzhan Vong decades ago. Deciphering the enigmatic secrets of Zonama Sekot just might turn the tides of a relentless war.
Aboard the Jade Shadow, Luke, his wife Mara, Jacen Solo, and other Jedi head off into the Unknown Regions, where rumors and clues suggest Zonama Sekot might be found. Yet the mission has barely begun when the searchers stumble into a horrific battle. The Imperial Remnant, in retreat from the mighty Yuuzhan Vong, is about to be destroyed. It would seem those aboard the Jade Shadow have little choice but to leave the Empire to its fate. But these are no ordinary space travelers, they are Jedi. . . .
Customer Reviews:
the lowest rating ive given one yet book 15.......2006-10-13
ok,first of all,im still po/d that the most dangerous sith ever was introduced 3 books ago and still hasnt been used by book 15.so i guess either the new writers have no respect for the previous books in the series or for some reason they chose not to use a god-like sith .this goes back to my points from before.everybody loved anakan solo and chewbacca.both get offed.and both of the solo twins went down the dark side earlier but the dark side was gone by the next book.not worked out just simply dismisssed.thats why i gave this book a lower rating than the previous 14 books in the series.the republic and empire are working together in this one.but theres a ton of poliyical bs they have to bore the reader with 1st to get to that point.jacin solo and a much older danni start a romance.the vong are out being vongs and blowing up planets and sacrificing prisoners.tahiri is still very much depressed over anakan solo even to the point of having schizophrennic-like episodes.nom anor is realizing some mind blowing truths about the vongs spiriyual beliefs the hard way.a lot of interesting stuff happens with him in this book.there is a search going out for a living planet.a new characheter is introduced.hes chewbaccas son,lumpawarrump.not that that makes them killing chewbacca in book 1 ok.an air battle pitting the republic and empire vs the vong goes down along with 3 battles for planets.the vongs lowest caste "the shamed ones" began questioning the truths about the vong gods,threatening to destroy thier most fundamental beliefs.so the vong began slaughtering them.thats about it.of course.I LEFT YOU MANY SUPRISES.anyhow,this book is really hust a jumbled mess.its somewhat interesting but not all that exiting.its a 400 plus page story that couldve been told in 250.and its slow to read,as was book 14.i hope this isnt a trend developing.with only 4 books left,somebody better start picking up the slack or i will be very disappointed.
A new front for the war against the Yuuzhan Vong.......2005-11-29
I really enjoyed this book. Sure, there is some review in the beginning of the book, but not as much as some reviewers would have you think. There is plenty of new material as the main protoganists go off in two different directions on two very different missions, but both designed to ensure the survival of the newly formed Galactic Alliance.
Leia is leading one expedition to reconnect severed links to the Galactic Alliance. They will find surprises on the way. The suspense is evident in several instances through the first stage of this mission and a familar enemy along with a stange alien will make their presence felt.
On the other side of the (not the MLS champion L.A.) Galaxy, Luke is leading another expedition to the Unknown Regions with a stop at the Imperial Remnant. Surprise, surprise, they too will meet with a familar enemy. Political intrigue and a very Latin Americanesque approach by the Grand Admiral typify the reaction of the Empire to the unwanted visitors.
Along the way, we see the continued struggles of Tahiri as well as the development of the young Jedi. There is some repetition of information worked into the story in the form of informing new protoganists of what is happening. However, if you haven't read previous books, you will really miss out on much of the storyline.
sort of dull, but still entertaining.......2005-09-03
this is the first adult star wars book i have read. it took halfway through the book just to get to the first lightsaber duel, which wasn't really a duel at all! had good cover art, though.
there were good things about this book and bad things. entertaining, but if you want a better read, i recommend destiny's way.
Eh...it was all right.......2004-12-17
What was going on in this book? Some character development and then none at all. Complete luck that Luke's party stumbled onto the Battle of Bastion. This whole book was very up and down. First 60 pages it took me three months. Then I started to ease my way through it. It was a rough read. Definitely could have been better. And it's way to long for so much nothing. It was very average and my lord what do the Ryn have to do with anything? Plus these two authors need to quit it with calling Han and Leia "Anakin's Parents" nonstop. Plus this whole thing with Tahiri is quite annoying. And don't Han and Leia and the military Twin Suns Squadron have more important things to do than go to small insignificant planets and stop them from falling to the Vong? Shouldn't they be fighting the true war? What is going on? The next two better explain what's going on...
Pretty bad... 1.5/5 stars........2004-07-24
Of all the New Jedi Order books I've read, I must say this is by far the worst.
Where to begin? Well, the plot itself isn't really that bad - Luke and company go to find Zenoma Sekot, while Leia, Han and the others go to round up support for the Galactic Alliance - as I said, not bad. Even this has problems though. Based on the occurences in the novel, the Yuuzhan Vong are obviously expending a fair amount of resources to defeat possible attackers on their borders - and what is the Alliance doing while this is going on? Nothing. No offense, but after scoring a huge victory in Destiny's Way, the Alliance appears to be back to the New Republic's way of sitting there and doing nothing until they are attacked. The logistics just didn't make sense to me, and it wouldn't have been that difficult to include a new section devoted to say Wedge or Cal Omas or even Admiral Ackbar.
As the plot is really the work of LucasArts though, and not of the writers themselves, any failings in the overall story department can be forgiven. What really made the book dissapointing for me was the writing style of the authors.
In my opinion writing teams rarely work, as authors simply have different views, goals, opinions and thoughts - combining the work of two authors into a single book (or set of books) is a bad idea, in my mind. This is just the start of the problems however.
Firstly, there were no chapters in the book. I can't understand the purpose of this besides forcing the reader to see the "Part" that they are currently reading as a single collection of actions and thoughts - which they really weren't. The lack of spacing between the four sections (not to mention a long prologue and longer epilogue) was offsetting to me, and I missed the deliberate pacing of chapters that all the other New Jedi Order books have. Heck, most books have them. As I said, unless it was some failed attempt at novel artistry, there was no point to it, and just aggravated me.
Secondly, the book went far too much in spurts and stops. Almost useless portions of the plot would be given huge amounts of space, while the conclusions to battles and character depth were rushed, barely mentioned, or forgotten altogether. While I did enjoy the burgeoning love relationships between Jag and Jaina and Jacen and Danni (though I still believe Jacen and Tenel Ka should be together), nothing else really seemed all that well done to me, almost as though the writers were looking to find a niche in the story where their talents could shine.
Thirdly, I found it nearly impossible to follow the flow of the writers words. A paragraph of character thought, for example, would follow normally through a pattern of logic, then suddenly, the character would arrive at a totally different conclusion than I would have ever thought of, or what I thought Williams and Dix were leading me towards. It felt as though the two writers were either confused in the writing of the book, or still attempting to discover their characters and those characters' place in the novel. A prime example (on a larger scale) is with Saba, who, from the prologue, I thought was going to be a main character throughout, but eventually only showed up in any importance at the very end, once again, like the writers just weren't sure what they wanted to do with the characters. For such an important area of the arc plot (ie. finding Zenoma Sekot and possibly dooming the Yuuzhan Vong), it was dissapointing to see the writers meander their way through.
Lastly, the imprecise battle tactics. I had absolutely NO understanding of what was going on during the space battles. None whatsoever. It was really quite sad that the only description of the battles was "The Empire was winning," or "they were on their heels" (those aren't real quotes obviously). It really hurt the book on the whole, as it was practically a nail in the coffin.
I have several other points which also bothered me, but there is a word limit to this review and there's no real point in going on, as anyone reading this will get my point. I didn't enjoy the book at all. I'm almost certainly going to skip over the next two novels as well and pick up with The Final Prophecy, in the hopes of some restoration of the series before Dix and Williams completely destroy it. No offense intended.
Amazon.com Audiobook Review
Corran Horn, hero of Rogue Squadron and former Corellian Security Force officer, has a problem: his wife, Mirax, has disappeared while on a secret mission. In his struggle to rescue his wife, Horn joins Luke Skywalker's Jedi academy as a charter recruit, befriends Mara Jade, tangles with a 4,000-year-old Sith lord, and goes undercover to infiltrate a notorious band of pirates. But what will he do when he finds himself faced with a dilemma--surrender to the dark side of the force or risk losing Mirax forever?
This abridgment (though approved by the licensor) causes some serious gaps in the story--major events are merely mentioned in passing, while others are described in great detail--but fans may be placated by sound effects and John Williams's music from the original Star Wars Trilogy. Tony Award-nominee Anthony Heald performs with his usual aplomb, providing distinctive voices for a wide range of characters and heightening the tension when necessary. (Running time: three hours, two cassettes) --C.B. Delaney
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From New York Times bestselling author Michael A. Stackpole, one of the acclaimed masters of imaginative fiction, comes a stirring new tale set in the Star Wars universe, the story of Corran Horn, a heroic X-wing pilot who faces the greatest challenge of his life: trying to come to terms with his Jedi heritage and learning to use the Force--without
succumbing to the dark side.
Corran Horn was an officer in the Corellian Security Force before casting his lot with the New Republic. As the grandson of a legendary Jedi hero, he has latent Force powers that have yet to be developed. But he has managed to distinguish himself with Rogue Squadron, the X-wing fighter force that has become the scourge of the Empire and of the pirates that prey on Republic shipping.
When a new pirate band begins terrorizing the space lanes, Rogue Squadron seems at last to have met its match. Led by an ex-Moff in an Imperial-class Star Destroyer, the pirates appear uncannily aware of the squadron's plans and tactics, and are able to detect and escape even the cleverest ambushes. Either there is a security leak...or the pirates have access to a dark and unnatural power that only a trained Jedi could contend with.
Then Corran's wife, Mirax, vanishes on a covert mission to locate the pirates' secret base, and Corran vows to find her. He begins Jedi training at the Jedi academy, hoping to develop his untapped powers. But as he grows
dissatisfied with Luke Skywalker's methods, he will break with the academy before his training is finished.
Calling on his Corellian undercover experience, he infiltrates the pirate organization. His plan is daring and dangerous. He will learn what he can, sabotage what he can, and use every means possible to find his wife. And his very survival may depend on a terrible choice--whether or not to surrender to the dark side.
I, Jedi brings readers into the startling, dramatic journey of a young man with a wild talent who must somehow master those powers within...or be destroyed by them.
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Meh... overated.......2007-09-25
The first half of this was just retelling the Jedi Academy Trilogy- but making it sound that Corran (main character) was smarter than Luke (doubtfull), so it didn't really fit into the bigger picture that well.
The second half was better which redeemed it slightly. It just felt like it was leaching off the other stories- sometimes almost contradicting other plot lines- and then started getting interesting towards the end. Reading the other reviews on this page make it sound like a masterpiece when it is in fact quite uninspiring. Not particularly exciting or entertaining, more like bland and forgettable is my humble opinion.
Jedi noir.......2007-07-31
Writing a Star Wars novel is undoubtedly difficult, as you have a struggle with finding a balance between introducing new and fresh ideas while keeping true to the classic ones. No book struggles more valiantly with this concept than I, JEDI, a flawed but inevitably highly entertaining read.
Written entirely in a first-person voice, I, JEDI is highly typical of Michael A. Stackpole as an author, meaning it has terrific action scenes, strong and sexy female characters, decent dialogue, and a lot of attempted, dry humor (some that works, some that doesn't). It also means that, like Stackpole's best book, TALION: REVENANT, the protagonist is so good at what he does that he makes every other male character in the story look like an imbecile, with the exception in I, JEDI of his grandfather. Luke Skywalker is particularly hurt by this phenomenon in I, JEDI. While I applaud Stackpole's initiative to to show Luke in a new light, as a man struggling with the enormity of restarting the Jedi Order on his own, I believe it's take just a bit too far in this case. Additionally, the Tavira pirates are not really explained as well as they should have been (Tavira herself in particular, with her Dark Jedi allies pulling a close second) as well as they could have been, and the book's conclusion is anticlimatic at best and weak at worst.
The themes of the book are handled better, however, than the supporting cast. Corran's journey to find out just who he really is, the discovery of his grandfather's legacy, and whether or not he was truly meant to be a Jedi Knight like Skywalker make up the meat of the book's thematic strength. Also, the relationship between Corran and Elegos is, while not as strong as that of Corran and his grandfather, an interesting one, and clearly echoes on several levels the relationship between Bruce Wayne and Alfred Pennyworth.
The action is very solid, and unlike some, I found Stackpole's addition to the religion of the Force to be fresh and interesting (particularly Corran family gift). The book's "noir-lite" writing tone works well most of the time. Probably the biggest flaw is Stackpole's attempt to integrate the first half of I, JEDI with Kevin J. Anderson's JEDI ACADEMY trilogy. While personally I am not a fan of Anderson's work as much as Stackpole's, Stackpole's attempt to work on Anderson's work, so to speak, is fundamentally flawed and proves to be the least interesting or plausible aspect of the novel. The second half of the book, with Corran leaving the Academy to save his wife on his own terms, is far more interesting and better planned out.
I, JEDI is refreshing in that it is a Star Wars novel that doesn't revolve around a secret super weapon or even the characters from the original films. As an entertaining read, I highly recommend it, though I would be the first to say that it's a flawed piece of work and far from literature. It's just as condescending and arrogant as Stackpole's other works, but some fleeting moments of humility and strong dramatic themes throughout the book make it worth reading.
Awesome Change of Pace.......2007-05-24
This book was a great read. It gives the reader lots of insight into the goings on of the Jedi Academy that the Jedi Academy trilogy didn't talk about. Stackpole also gives us a firsthand account of what it's like to be fighting a battle in an X-wing, something most books dont do. This book is a little hard to get into because of the 1st person style which is so different from all the other star wars novels, but once you do get into it you will be rewarded over and and over by Stackpole's storytelling and humor.
All in all the same story, and a seemingly super adept hero........2007-04-08
The author of I Jedi does not seem to think highly of Luke Skywalker and it is apparent from page one of this book. The Hero of this book bests Luke in a lightsaber dual after only minimal training in lightsabers, actually hands him a pretty good beating. Then he and Mara Jade have a close relationship and he remarks how "it hurt Skywalker that she came to see him" Near the mid point of the book it shows how he was responsible for stopping the first attack on Luke with the wind storm, defeating Exar Kun and some more of the shadow creatures that Jacen defeated and down plays the part all the other Jedi play in these parts. And there are many other examples.
This book focuses on the same time period of the Jedi academy series and just re-writes that story to make the hero of this book seem all knowing and far more powerful than he should be. I suggest reading the academy series and skipping this book altogether, I choose to think it never happened in the Star Wars universe.
Two Thumbs Up!!.......2007-01-06
This is the first Star Wars novel to be told from first person. It's an effective and interesting way to tell this particular story. A nice change of pace. It also has all the elements I've come to expect and enjoy from a Stackpole novel: good action, well placed humor, and a fun plot.
The plot, while breaking new ground, is still very much rooted in the Star Wars films: rescue the damsel in distress from overwhelming odds. He is still able to give us an idea about pre-ANH history without breaking into the ground the prequels will cover. Stackpole also gives new perspective on the Jedi Academy and their training. It's nice to see that all from another point of view besides the Anderson's. It's also good to see that someone else besides me thinks Jedi shouldn't just be a bunch of robe wearing hippies floating rocks in the rain forest. I think Corran Horn and I have the same point of view. I also loved the additional Jedi Stackpole introduced and the new perspective on Jedi powers and capabilities. Corran is not as adept at lifting rocks as his fellow students. Such limitations have not been given much attention up till now in the novels. Good to see not all Jedi are invincible.
This book is a must for any true Star Wars fan! Although this book was written 8 years ago, it still has a very current feel.
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- The New Jedi Order marches on
- Overall a pleaser for those who love the Star Wars characters
- Onslaught of the galaxy!!
- #2
- Awesome, once again
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The Jedi are back and ready to rumble in Dark Tide 1: Onslaught, the second book to appear in Del Rey's five-year New Jedi Order story arc, which picks up events 25 years after A New Hope. Reading R.A. Salvatore's Vector Prime first--while not necessary (and some fans even recommend against it)--will help enormously in understanding the alien threat facing the New Republic, the sinister Yuuzhan Vong. The Jedi, under the now truly formidable Luke, must rise to beat back the biotech-wielding invaders, and we really get to see the Solo kids and good ol' Corran Horn shine. Lando and especially Han get short shrift (that's probably just as well in this new series), but Luke and Mara still manage to get a whole lot of lovin' going on. This is excellent work by the ever popular Stackpole (Rogue Squadron). --Paul Hughes
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In this epic of unsurpassed action and imagination, Michael Stackpole helps to launch an exciting new era in Star Wars® history. ONSLAUGHT pits the battle-tested heroes of the past--Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Leia Organa Solo--along with the next generation of Jedi and droids, against fearsome never-before-encountered enemies from beyond the galactic rim . . .
It is a perilous time for the New Republic. Just when unity is needed most, mistrust is on the rise. Even the Jedi feel the strain, as rogue elements rebel against Luke's leadership. When alien invaders known as the Yunnan Vong strike without warning, the New Republic is thrown on the defensive. Merciless warriors, the Yunnan Vong glory in torture. Their technology is as strange as it is deadly. Most ominous of all, they are impervious to the Force.
Now Luke must wield all the awesome powers of a Jedi Master to defeat the gravest threat since Darth Vader. As Leia and Gavin Darklighter lead desperate refugees in a fighting retreat from Yunnan Vong forces, Mara Jade, Anakin, Jacen, and Corran Horn find themselves tested as never before by a faceless, implacable foe determined to smother the light of the New Republic forever beneath a shroud of darkest evil . . .
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The New Jedi Order marches on.......2007-08-24
Onslaught is the first book in Michael Stackpole's Dark Tide duology, and the second book overall in the New Jedi Order saga. Picking up where Vector Prime (Star Wars: The New Jedi Order, Book 1) left off, Onslaught finds the technology-hating and pain-obsessed Yuuzhan Vong continuing their invasion of the Outer Rim planets. The New Republic politicians would rather scheme and debate rather than meet this challenge head-on, so it's up to the Jedi and Rogue Squadron to try and repel the Vong invasion.
Stackpole's previous Star Wars experience was with the excellent X-Wing Rogue Squadron series, so key characters like Corran Horn and Gavin Darklighter play key roles in Onslaught, as do Luke and Mara Skywalker and the Solo children, who are finally starting to emerge from their parents' shadows. The author also places plenty of emphasis on the ground and especially air battles, which is in keeping with his X-Wing background.
While this chapter in the New Jedi Order is relatively free of casualties, the mood is still very grim. The Yuuzhan Vong invasion has tested our heroes to the limit, and this is only the beginning. The book suffers from two real flaws. One is that we really aren't given any insight into the Vong that we didn't get from Vector Prime until the epilogue. The other, and this is something that shows up often in Stackpole's work, is that his characters tend to say things that nobody - in any galaxy - would ever say out loud. I'm all for characters that are introspective and seek to learn new things about themselves and their place in the grand scheme of things, but that kind of stuff should be thought, not spoken in every casual conversation. I found myself wondering whether these Jedi Knights were preparing for battle or a group therapy session!
Those gripes aside, Stackpole does a decent job of moving the series forward, and since I'm on my third trip through the series I know that the story improves greatly in Dark Tide II: Ruin (Star Wars: The New Jedi Order, Book 3).
Overall a pleaser for those who love the Star Wars characters.......2006-09-04
I m a very big fan of the NJO, and I thought this book was one of the best. It dived into a whole new world, still being only the 2nd book in the series. You also get to know many character on a more personal level. Characters such as Mara Jade, Anakin, and Jacen. And if you are like me, and find intense battle scenes too complicated to follow, this bok makes it a little simpler, but still delivering a well thought-out and realistic battle.
Overall, this book was a pleaser on both emotional levels and action sequences. Very well written! Five Stars!
Onslaught of the galaxy!!.......2006-08-22
alright, so im back and I promised no spoilers before and will continue to do so. I have just finished onslaught and what did I think of it??? First off id rather give it 4 and a half stars. It was a good storyline overall. It simply wasnt gripping enough until about halfway through the novel, though the exposition to help set things up really needed to be there. Some of it felt disjointed to me, the narrative. Just when you thought you knew where it should go, it went another way and left holes leaving you wondering what happened. The last 100 pages were fantastic. I loved that. It wasnt as developed as vector prime was, not as detailed. It did move along though like one of the films would, brief scenes meant to move the story along at a fast clip. I also like where they are taking the Solo children in their development as characters. As far as I am concerned this is their coming of age story and thats where I am most intrigued to see where it is headed. Overall, it does make me wanna keep going so that is a good thing. Stay tuned for my review of book 3 Dark Tide II- Ruin
#2.......2006-03-14
luke skywalker teaches jacen colo in the force now.luke spent this book rescuing those closest to him.mara teaches anakan a little also but is really jainas master.when no one coyld effectively handle the vong,anakan bested 2.like certain other anakans he was very strong in the force.the vong actualy grow thier ships they are so opposed to tech.the ships can produce black hole shields which the good guys find very frustrating.danni-the scientist that 1st discovered the vong works with anakan to stop the vong.also a couple of rogue squadrons best rejoin them.the clones/storm troopers are good again.lots of action!a real page turner!
Awesome, once again.......2006-02-06
I have just finished the book. I am now on Dark Tide 2. I thought Dark Tide 1 was awesome. It continued the adventures of all the caracters, adding new characters. The book starts out almost right after Vector Prime. I thought the ending was awesome: with all the slaves attacking on dantooine. So over all not a bad book in NJO. Lots of Action,Lightsabers, and overall a good plot line. I would reccomend this book to any star wars fan.
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- "Embrace the pain, scarhead"
- Exellent Book
- wedges moment in the sun
- Anakin Solo fans read this please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- Now this is the Star Wars I've always loved!
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Enemy Lines I: Rebel Dream (Star Wars: The New Jedi Order, Book 11)
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As the Yuuzhan Vong’s spectacular conquests continue unchecked, Luke Skywalker, Han and Leia Solo , and Wedge Antilles are forced to destroy what they have risked their lives to create. . . .
Scattering like rats before the Yuuzhan Vong’s invasion of Coruscant, the panic-stricken members of the New Republic Advisory’s Council pause just long enough to set up a mock defense on nearby Borleias—a transparent attempt to buy time that fools no one, least of all the Jedi.
Leia and Han Solo trek from world to world to foment rebellion against the New Republic’s disastrous appeasement policies. But Luke Skywalker has chosen the most dangerous assignment of all: to sneak into the Yuuzhan Vong’s stronghold on Coruscant. His outrageous scheme to gain entry is either brilliant or suicidal, depending on the outcome. And bearing down swiftly on Borleias is a Vong invasion fleet, determined to destroy the galaxy’s remaining defenders. . . .
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"Embrace the pain, scarhead".......2007-10-05
After the cataclysmic events of Star by Star (Star Wars: The New Jedi Order, Book 9) (and the relatively pointless distraction of Dark Journey (Star Wars: The New Jedi Order, Book 10)), I was ready for another full scale New Jedi Order novel. Enter Star Wars veteran Aaron Allston (X-Wing: Wraith Squadron) and his Enemy Lines "duology".
Book 1 - Rebel Dream - finds our heroes finally making an effective strike at the Yuuzhan Vong by retaking the planet Borlais, which was used by the Vong as a staging point for their invasion of Coruscant. Allston brings Luke Skywalker and Mara Jade together with Han and Leia Solo, as well as Jaina Solo and her entourage of hotshot pilot Jag Fel and rogue Jedi Kyp Durron, all under the leadership of Wedge Antilles. Naturally plenty of members of both Rogue and Wraith Squadron are featured as well. Antilles and company know they can't hold Borleas forever, but they're determined not to let the Vong have it without one hell of a fight. On the Yuuzhan Vong side, Warmaster Tsavong Lah brings his father - the former Warmaster Czulkang Lah - out of retirement to make the Rebels pay for their actions.
Allston is definitely in his element here, crafting a story that has plenty of military strategy, starfighter dogfights, and covert operations. He's definitely at home with the majority of these characters, and manages to write the unfamiliar ones like a seasoned pro. Like fellow X-Wing novelist Michael Stackpole, Allston has a tendency to end every chapter with some bold statement by one of the characters, but that's a relatively minor flaw in an otherwise excellent story. Long time New Jedi Order readers will be relieved to see the good guys finally catch a break instead of being kicked around from one book to the next, and the end of the book will leave you chomping at the bit for book 2 - Rebel Stand.
Exellent Book.......2006-10-20
This is really good book just like all the other Star Wars books! I reccomend before you read this one though you read the ones before in the series.
wedges moment in the sun.......2006-08-29
an "inner circle" is formed.a secret jedi society to take out the vong like the alliance years before.mara jades in before she goes to the jungle with tahiri[whom i feel sorry for every time i see her poor broken hearted name] and luke.luke is on the inner circle also since he did form it.they travel to coruscant to battle a dark side enemy luke sensed through the force.as if the vong werent bad enough now here comes the dark side back.han solo joins the inner circle.han has an idea about being a crime lord with leia.this book is really centered around wedge and his elaborate plan to nail the vong.wedge is in the inner circle as it was partly his idea.i cant really go into detail but the vong give coruscant a makeover.the battle in this book is ar borelia which is near corelia where hans from.jaina solo forms a force based air strike team called the twin suns under her command.a big risk since she almost got brainwashed and almost went dark side within the last book.jaina begins having depression due to all the losses shes endured.jag and kyp join jainas team.princess leia considers becoming a crime lord with han............so lets review wedge is the focus,inner circle is formed,and a big fight.
Anakin Solo fans read this please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......2006-08-06
Now everyone knows that Anakin died in star by star so i say something if the force still has mysteries couldn't amys tery be to revive jedi or that anakin found a way to be reborn but i think somebody should make Anakin return because he was the geatest jedi from the three solo children he was smart and intelligent what if they cloned him but please spread the word and for all star wars authors and george llucas himself please find a way to make Anakin come back i mean since you killed Anakin Solo many fans have lost their interest in the star wars series and it's true in the junior jedi knights review many fans say they have lost their liking to the star wars series i myself find the book less exciting so please everyone help spread the word and don't take this review off you know what i say is true since Anakin died the star wars series haven't been the same, so my concluding in this review is that author Aaron Allston, Troy Denning ,Greg keyes, Timothy Zahn all of you even George Lucas himself please think of a way to make Anakin reborn or cloned or something i would think reborn andi'd put it that the force would let Anakin be renborn i would make it something like this "Leia was in a dream and Anakin was in it "Anakin" Leia said" oh Anakin we thought you died "Mother you are asleep but i am here through the force in a vision i have talked with jedi master Obi-Wan kenobi and Yoda even a Jedi master called Qui-Gon Jinn mother they ha ve found a way to make me reincarnate but it wi take you and every jedi in the galaxy dead and alive to make it they say that a dark time aproaches one that only i can stop it and they have decided that i should be reborn to stop the looming threat so come awake mother and tell this to everyone uncle Luke Jacen Jaina every jedi we are preparing over here mother so wake up wakeup leia."Anakink said "Anakin"Leia said "Anakin wait"but Anakin only said "Wake up Leia Wake up"Leia saw Han in in front of her He said "Leia leia wake up you were having a drea you kept saying Anakin"Leia wasnow wide awake she said to Han" Han Anakin's coming back he told me they're going to revive him i have to tell Lukee we have to makea ritual ofsome kind"she said and left the room".Now that's just a theory but it's good but all in all please find a way to make Anakin Solo come back please it's just not the same without him!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Now this is the Star Wars I've always loved!.......2006-03-17
With Enemy Lines I: Rebel Dream, Aaron Allston joins the pack of Star Wars authors for the New Jedi Order, and he gives us a rip-roaring adventure with a lot of what drew me to the Star Wars universe to begin with. Known (at least where this universe is concerned) for contributing to the X-Wing series, as well as introducing Wraith Squadron, he's definitely the master of exciting spaceship combat, and this book is no different. If you've found the New Jedi Order too depressing recently, that won't completely change here, but Allston does give us a lot more of what we all know and love as well. An excellent first book.
After the fall of Coruscant, the homeworld of the New Republic, the remaining members of the Council are frantic. The New Republic manages to capture the Vong base at Borleias, but General Wedge Antilles and the rest of the garrison there know that they can't hold it. That would seem to suit the Council just fine, adding even more political intrigue to an already horrendous situation. Wedge, his followers in the army, and the Jedi decide that the New Republic is dead, and that they must return to their rebellion roots to keep as many planets as possible from negotiating with the Vong. To this end, they send Han and Leia Organa Solo on a mission to various planets to begin this operation. Meanwhile, Luke senses a horribly dark presence back on Coruscant, and embarks on a seemingly foolhardy plan to go back and investigate, along with a team from Republic Intelligence hoping to set up a Resistance cell there. What Luke finds there may be the end of him, and the last hope of the New Republic could fall to the huge Vong invasion force determined to re-take Borleias.
Rebel Dream has a lot of stuff in it that I have been missing from the Star Wars books up to now. The characterization of all the regulars is fabulous. Wedge Antilles really comes into his own here, now that we have somebody who is very skilled in writing him contributing to the books (I believe Michael Stackpole also utilized him well in his two books, but I can't remember for sure). He's older, wiser, more seasoned, but he remembers what it was like to be a young, hot-shot pilot and the byplay between him and the rest of the cast is excellent.
Even better, however, and truly the saving grace of the book, is Han and Leia. They are sent out to set up resistance cells on planets whose governments may not be willing to help against the Vong, and they are the Han and Leia that I have missed since this series started. The banter between them is marvelous, the teasing with the deep love that is underneath, flowing between them like a bond that will never be broken, is back in full force. Don't get me wrong. This is not "reset button" characterization. Everything that has happened to them and their family still affects them, and they both have their wistful moments thinking of Anakin and Jacen, and their doubts about Jaina. The teasing between the two of them has often served to cover their insecurities, so it's logical that it's even more pronounced here. Literally every scene they have in the book is wonderful, at least where they are concerned.
In fact, that's the best part about this book. Despite the heavy content, the book is fun. That's something that I couldn't have said about many of the New Jedi Order books, and it's a refreshing change. Luke and Mara have a serious mission to Coruscant, but they have time for humorous asides as well. The Wraith squadron, which Allston created many years ago, comes back (or at least some members do) and their senses of humour are a shining beacon after so much darkness.
The only problem with this much humour is that Jaina's dalliance with the Dark Side of the Force is shunted aside a bit. Yes, at the end of Dark Journey, Jaina was on her way to dealing with it, but it seemed that there would still be a tough road ahead of her. In Rebel Dream, it didn't seem like it was that hard. That being said, everything she's gone through has led to some wonderful scenes in this book with both Jag and Kyp, as well as a wonderfully touching scene with her mother. Allston hits the right notes on all of these, whether it's darkness, light stuff, or some emotional scenes, everything is good.
That's not to say the book is perfect, though it is definitely a 5-star effort. The storyline involving the human spy that is under the control of the Vong is very predictable, and thus quite dull. One thing Allston is not is subtle. Tricky, yes, as he keeps Wedge's ultimate plan hidden from even the reader. But he's not subtle. The spy story is right there in the reader's face, very obvious to anybody who's paying attention. Unfortunately, that also makes the resolution seem too easy, and there's no real tension involved. It does lead into something nice for the next book, but in this one, it's just tedious.
Rebel Dream is a return to form for the Star Wars books. Yes, I have liked most of the New Jedi Order series, but there's always been a "but this isn't really the series I grew up with" feeling behind it. Allston succeeds in marrying what I have always liked about the series to what I like about the recent books, and making a perfect match. He should be commended, and this book should be read despite not really having much to do with the overall storyline. It's not an "important" book for the series, but it is definitely worth the side trip.
David Roy
Book Description
The dazzling Star Wars space adventure continues in The New Jedi Order as Luke Skywalker, Anakin Solo, Mara Jade Skywalker, and others battle their deadliest enemy in a tale of nonstop action, shadowy evil, and spectacular triumph . . .
No longer content with the destruction the Yuuzhan Vong have already sown, Warmaster Tsavong Lah has demanded the heads of all the Jedi. Now the Jedi Knights are in terrible danger–and none more so than the young students at the Jedi academy on Yavin 4. Already the sympathizers known as the Peace Brigade are in the Yavin system–and a Yuuzhan Vong fleet is not far behind.
At Luke Skywalker’s request, Talon Karrde mounts an expedition to rescue the young students. Anakin Solo has his own ideas. Impatient, and figuring that forgiveness is easier to come by than permission, he takes off for Yavin 4 in his X-wing.
When it comes to confidence, courage, and raw Force talent, Anakin has few peers. But when his friend Tahiri is separated from the other academy kids and captured by the Yuuzhan Vong, even Anakin may be in over his head. For the aliens have a different future in mind for Tahiri, and they will stop at nothing to achieve their horrific ends . . .
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Key chapter in the New Jedi Order saga.......2007-09-13
Conquest is the seventh volume in the massive New Jedi Order series, and is the first book in author Greg Keyes' Edge of Victory duology. If found Edge of Victory an interesting title choice for this series-within-a-series, since by the end of Conquest I was still unable to see which faction in this galactic war - the New Republic/Jedi Order or the Yuuzhan Vong invaders - was supposed to be poised for that victory. My guess is that it's the Yuuzhan Vong, since despite some setbacks, their push towards total domination of the galaxy continues unabated. The Jedi Knights and the New Republic government aren't faring nearly as well, with planet after planet falling to the invaders and the general public turning against the Jedi and in many cases hunting them down to appease the would-be conquerors.
Then again, Edge of Victory could refer to Anakin Solo's personal journey as a Jedi, which is the main focus of this book. Anakin, with the aid of a renegade Yuuzhan Vong warrior (!) invades a Vong stronghold on the ruins of the Jedi Academy to rescue his friend (and fellow Jedi) Tahiri, who is held captive by the Yuuzhan Ving shapers. Anakin's journey through the jungles of Yavin 4, going without food and sleep and totally immersing himself in the Force makes for powerful reading, as does the shapers' attempts to turn Tahiri into a dark side-wielding Yuuzhan Vong warrior.
Conquest may just be the finest volume to date in the New Jedi Order saga. Keyes does a fantastic job with this story, showing us not only the major character development of Anakin, but giving plenty of new insights into the Yuuzhan Vong, particularly the warriors, shapers, and Shamed Ones. It's good to know that behind the religious fanaticism and pain obsession, the Yuuzhan Vong are also subject to internal strife, politics, and the kind of personal baggage every flawed individual comes with.
Exceptional Work! An asset to the Star Wars Legacy!.......2007-05-07
I have read almost the entire series of NJO,(Currently reading "The Unifying Force) and this book and its counterpart, Rebirth are the some of the best books I've read. This book fleshes out the relationship between Anakin Solo and his best friend Tahiri, setting the stage for a stronger relationship in future novels like Rebirth. Mr. Keyes does an excellent job of using plausable dialogue and creating a history of the friendship of the two characters and turning Anakin into a hero rather than a side character.
Ok, on to the specifics. The whole book is about Anakin and Tahiri fighting on Yavin Four. After a failed attempt to get all the younger students off the planet as the Peace Brigade invades and tries to hand over the young Jedi to the Yuuzhan Vong, Tahiri goes back from the shuttle she tries to use to escape and is captured. Anakin, later returning, uses every skill he has to try to rescue her from the Master Shaper, Mezhan Kwaad who is trying to rearrange Tahiri's mind to make her think she was once a Yuuzhan Vong. Anakin sides with a shamed warrior, abandoned by his clan and hunted by them as well, he seeks vegeance against the other Yuuzhan Vong shaper, none other than the Mezhan Kwaad who captured and tortured Tahiri. In the meantime, Jacen and Jaina search for Booster Terik who has a giant red Star Destroyer that could change the flow of the war.
As Anakin reaches the end of his journey, he may have sacrifice some dignity to hide his true Jedi identity as he sneaks into the Yuuzhan Vong camp where Tahiri is held.
This book also sheds more light on who the Yuuzhan Vong are as a species and gives them a more "human" light as Anakin spends more time with the shamed one, Vua Rapung.
Greg Keyes is an exceptional author worthy of note and I highly reccomend his other two books in NJO "Rebirth" and "The Final Prophecy".
Keyes kept the heroism and uplifting theme of the original series alive in his first two novels here, and managed to recover some of the lost ground later in the series. Hats off to Mr. Keyes.
#7.......2006-05-03
in this one luke is pretty dormant.anakan solo can read his mind.and as powerful as lukes mind is,the kid is really mastering the force fast.a story is told where a snake was near him and he stopped its heart as a child.his r2 unit i mentioned in my last review is dubbed r-5.he uns into his childhood playmate tahiri and the seeds of great things are planted.she thinks hes hot and he likewise at her.actualy all the girls like anakan.especialy the young jedi chicks so he had his pick of the place.they[anakan and tahiri have a truly unique love scene where they dont touch but use the force to do the work.soon enough thier feelings come out slowly.master ithrik predicts great things for the 2 as he dies.anakan does not take his death well and gets arrogant and mean.then she is captured bu the vong.geez i better stop going on about these 2 b4 you think this is a romance novel.this is a SCI FI book.the jedis are betrayed far and wide to appease the vong and to keep the peace.even the peace brigade and local police get in on the act.the peace brigade even attack the jedi children and turn them in,knowing full well of the 1984 like methods the ving will use on them.so needless to say the peace brigade and vong are both horrible beyond words.even on the republic there is dissention as a high up allows vong to enter planets.kyp,an older jedi,gets support from other jedi about a new more affressive philosophy.more sith-like.anakan solo is still making headlines as he finds way to sense the vongs presence.he destroyed a spaceship,more vong,got his shoulder injured,went indercover as a vong slave all too rescue his love.his methods are not only truly remarkable but uniqye and way cool.the vong hate tech in any form.on one planer they go genocidal on all the droids.thier definition of peace is "willing sibmission".so you can tell theyre not right in the head.the vong also kill eachother and thier peace brigade allies for failure.thier bio-engineering is really neat.stuff like growing moons.they tortured and brainwashed tahiri before anakan got to her.a high up vong admits in ftont of a large crowf that there are no vong gods and all the stuff they know was implanted by them.that is virtual suicide in the geavily religous vong society.even the dirty old repuclic calls for the arrest of luke skywalker for unsactioned military actions.in other words its a world full of chaos and no one can trust anyone.
Anakin the hero.......2006-01-13
I really liked this book because how Anakin saved Tahiri from her capture and how he helped the shamed ones get their courage back, what i saw in this book was Anakin developement in the force such as the lambent in his lightsaber but the whole book is great from start to finish i recomend you read this book.
Anakin the hero.......2006-01-13
I really liked this book because how Anakin saved Tahiri from her capture and how he helped the shamed ones get their courage back, what i saw in this book was Anakin developement in the force such as the lambent in his lightsaber but the whole book is great from start to finish i recomend you read this book.
Book Description
Merciless attacks by an invincible alien force have left the New Republic reeling. Dozens of worlds have succumbed to occupation or annihilation, and even the Jedi Knights have tasted defeat. In these darkest of times, the noble Chewbacca is laid to rest, having died as heroically as he lived--and a grief-stricken Han Solo is left to fit the pieces of his shattered soul back together before he loses everything: friends, family, and faith.
Refusing help from Leia or Luke, Han becomes the loner he once was, seeking to escape the pain of his partner's death in adventure . . . and revenge. When he learns that an old friend from his smuggling days is operating as a mercenary for the enemy, he sets out to expose the traitor. But Han's investigation uncovers an even greater evil: a sinister conspiracy aimed at the very heart of the New Republic's will and ability to fight--the Jedi.
Now Han must face down his inner demons and, with the help of a new and unexpected ally, honor Chewbacca's sacrifice in the only way that matters--by being worthy of it.
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Great Solo Adventure.......2007-08-30
While Hero's Trial, the fourth book in the massive New Jedi Order series and the first in author James Luceno's Agents of Chaos duology doesn't have quite the same epic scope as previous NJO volumes (no planets die in this one), it is still a crucial volume in the series.
Essentially, Hero's Trial is a Han Solo adventure, which is fine considering that Han has been more or less MIA during the previous two NJO books, drowning his sorrows after the loss of Chewbacca in Vector Prime (Star Wars: The New Jedi Order, Book 1). It's good to see Solo back in action, and the mission he takes on - hunting down the Yuuzhan Vong's Peace Brigade agents - gives him the sense of purpose (not to mention vengeance) that he needs to get on with his life.
The book's other key development is the introduction of Yuuzhan Vong double agent Elan and her familiar Vergere, who will go on to be one of the most interesting, compelling, and yes disturbing characters the Star Wars Universe has ever seen. You'd never know it from this book, but the diminutive alien will set in motion events that will shape the galaxy for years to come.
Luceno does a great job with this book. It's exactly the kind of rollicking adventure you expect from a Han Solo tale, though the ever-present Yuuzhan Vong threat keeps the book from getting to lighthearted. Luceno has obviously done his homework, as events and characters from both Brian Daley and A. C. Crispin's previous Han Solo novels are referenced extensively in Hero's Trial. It's a bit light on Jedi action, but it does show that the events in the NJO series impact everyone - not just the Jedi.
If you've enjoyed the previous NJO books, this will be no exception. The best part is that the story is just getting warmed up!
Very average book in an otherwise good series.......2007-03-06
Hero's Trial is a mediocre book in what has otherwise been a decent series to date. The first three books (written by R.A. Salvatore and Michael Stackpole) were quite decent, which makes the shortcomings in Hero's Trial even more disappointing.
The book isn't horrible; it's just not fun to read. With the exception of Droma, a new buddy Luceno introduces for Han, nearly every character in the book is painfully boring. The Yuuzhan Vong, who were engaging in the first three books, became nothing more than the obligatory bad guys. Description of their biological technology became long passages of text which the reader couldn't care less about. This is quite different from the first three books, where the novel and menacing threat introduced by the Yuuzhan Vong is really what made the story work.
Following the same trend, Luceno's space battles are very dry. There is nothing in the way of tactics, skill, or strategy conveyed to the reader. There are lots of action words and quite a few adjectives, but in the end they add up to nothing. You could skip over the entire battle and not be worse off for it.
Lastly, Han was given a new sidekick to replace Chewbacca. Luceno tries to write some witty dialog between the two, attempting to deliver on some of the charm Han Solo displayed in the movies. Unfortunately, this too falls rather flat - and at times seems much more slapstick than it should.
As a stand alone book, it really isn't worth reading. As part of a larger storyline which to date has been good, it is tolerable.
I loved this book!.......2006-11-12
Star Wars New Jedi Order:Agents of Chaos 1:Heros Trial is a James Luceno book and I loved it! The storyline is good,the characterization is good,but... It's only about Han Solo and his pals. Luke is only mentioned in this book for about 1 page or 2 pages. Even Leia isn't really in this book,she just talks to her husband...''Oh,why are you going there?''..and Han Solo is like ''I dont know...''. Though as I mentioned before it has a good storyline.
I have another problem also,the 100 pages or 150 pages or so doesen't have much action its really just talking and stuff. Maybe sometimes its details and stories that are from the past books in the NJO series. Though I have read James Luceno's Labyrinth of Evil and thats a good read.
Well,the story is mainly about Han Solo trying to fight the depression of his friends death,Chewbacca,and he meets an old-time friend named Roa where they do mischief and drink. Its not also about Han,in the beginning of the book it talks about a Yuuzhan Vong priest named Harrar,who has a plan of sending a priestess named Elan and her pet or whatever it is,Vergere on a mission. The mission is to make the New Republic take in Elan and Vergere as prisoners,but Elan goes farther then that,you'll have to read the book to find out.
Now,I can't really figure out the setting lol. Its pretty much at a planet named Ord Mantell. Later in the story the Yuuzhan Vong attack it,but I won't say anymore.
Overrall,this book is good,I recommend this to Star Wars Fans. This book just goes right in place with the other NJO books.
Joe,
Solo is back in this continuing and intriguing series!!.......2006-10-19
Im back folks. Just finished book 4, and what can I say??? Outstanding!! My favorite so far. Absolutely!! Where Stackpole's duology focused primarily on sieges and action, this book delves into the personal realm of Han Solo with an intriguing subplot to boot. This is what made this installment great. There was a vast sense of impending doom in this volume and you kept asking yourself, "How will this be dealt with?????" A very good book. I had a few tears in my eyes at the end. A fairly major event that fans have been wondering about finally appears to resolve itself. Read for yourself. Youll love it. Im on to book 5 now. Ill be back. May the force be with you!!
Finally! Closure on Chewie..........2006-08-10
I am estatic that we FINALLY had some CLOSURE with Chewie! It's like Micheal A. Stackpole completely avoided the subject of Chewie. Unless I'm mistaken, don't most people have funerals when they die? I know that everbody was distracted by the invasion but couldn't the characters just confirm for the readers' sake that Chewie was actually going to have a funeral?
Anyway, I thought Chewbacca's long-awaited eulogy was very touching. The Wookies' insistance to keep the life debt for Han was just another statement of how giving and loving our furry friends are.
The Vong's plot to assasinate the Jedi was inventive and interesting to read. I think there is a lot more that we are going to find out about this "familiar" Vergere. She is too mysterious and disappeared too quickly. I love the part where Han uses Chewie's gift to Anakin to save his life. It lets you know that everything will eventually be all right between Han and his son.
Han is back! Wow! I thought the day would never come! I think Mr. Stackpole was some personal vendetta against Han and his (former) partner. He was always dismissing Han as "getting over his grief" or simply not mentioning him at all. I am glad that our hero from the rebellion is back as a MAIN character.
I LOVE DROMA. I think Han's new "temporary" copilot had the wit and charm to lighten this book up. I hope Han's furry friend plays a role in the rest of the series because I think that over time Droma can grow to almost replace Chewbacca. Notice the "almost". No one could replace the lovable walking carpet. han needs a "partner in crime" in this war and the Ryn is perfect. I also liked the appearance of Roa. (I hope he's okay).
All in all, I give this book 5 stars because the wonderful Mr.Luceno picked up the pieces after the 3-star books done by Stackpole.
Murl Jorgensen, 13
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- Jar Jar is so funny.
- I liked the book a lot.
- Character is weak... to say the least.
- Out of touch.
- Jar Jar!
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Star Wars Episode I: Jar Jar's Mistake (Step into Reading Jedi Readers, Step 1)
Nancy Krulik , and
Richard Walz (Illustrator)
Manufacturer: LucasBooks for Young Readers
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ASIN: 037580000X
Release Date: 1999-04-25 |
Book Description
Jar Jar Binks is clumsy! He has made Sebulba very mad. And that is bad! Will Jar Jar get crunched, or will he learn to be more careful? Read this colorful fully-illustrated beginner reader and find out.
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Jar Jar is so funny........2001-12-12
Jar Jar is so funny because he slurps up a frog and he splashes it into Sebulba's soup. That made my great-grandmother crack up! She read the whole book with me and she said funny things about the book. I think she was so excited that I could read it by myself, and thought that the book was extremely funny.
I liked the book a lot........1999-07-21
Even though I am almost 11, I loved this because I thought Jar-Jar was funny, and very clumsy. I want to say hi to my mommy, because she might read this. ***Meghan***
Character is weak... to say the least........1999-06-15
Review: Are you kidding? Would give it 0 stars if it were possible. This character is a waste of time - nothing but one long, very expensive FX test shot.
Out of touch........1999-06-02
This book is moderately entertaining by effectively providing a series of hand-drawn snapshots from the film. However, it centers around Jar Jar's blatant attempt to steal something from a shopkeeper! This is written off as 'he was hungry', but never addressed. In the end Anakin scolds Jar Jar and tells him to 'Be less afraid' after various run-ins with people Jar Jar annoyed. I'm not trying to be overly humorless and critical, but I also try to keep my children away from books that gloss over 'petty' crimes. His theft is supposed to be cute and funny, but loses its fractional humor by devolving into insults and physical abuse.
Jar Jar!.......1999-06-02
Jar Jar is the best, I love this book. I am eight andhalf years old. Please other kids should read this book.
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Includes The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones, Revenge of the Sith, A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi.
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- Mom of 10 year old autistic boy
- Wonderful adventure story!
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Star Wars Episode I: Dangers of the Core (Star Wars: Jedi Readers Step 3)
Jim Thomas
Manufacturer: Econo-Clad Books
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The planet Naboo is being invaded! Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan have to get to Theed and warn the Queen.Jar Jar Binks knows the best way, but it's underwater! Will they make it through the core without being gobbled up by undersea monsters? Read this colorful fully-illustrated beginner reader and find out!
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Mom of 10 year old autistic boy.......2002-04-12
As the mother of an autistic son, we have had a great deal of difficulty in getting him to enjoy reading. He doesn't understand a great many words, but has a few "subjects" he really enjoys. Star Wars,Episode 1 is one of them. This book has been a real find that he loves! I am getting more of them, as they don't "talk down" to kids, really explain the movie in detail, and help kids understand many things (in life, as well as the movie!) better. We are really looking forward to the next Star Wars movie this summer- as well as the books that will follow it!
Wonderful adventure story!.......2002-01-02
DANGERS OF THE CORE takes a section of the movie 'Phantom Menace' and, step by step, breaks down the action that flies by so quickly on the big screen. This makes it easy for children to follow. The excitement starts with the first sentence and never lets up!
The illustrations are expressive and dramatic; nicely done.
DANGERS teaches children to respect all living beings. Qui-Gon Jinn is the epitome of patience (especially with Jar Jar!), and remains calm, steady and in control even in the midst of danger. Excellent life lessons for children!
Another plus: The story doesn't 'talk down' to children. It assumes an appropriate level of maturity and intelligence.
I'd take off half a star because Jar Jar's speech is impossible for some children to understand when reading the book on their own.
Nevertheless, all the children to whom I read DANGERS OF THE CORE just loved it! And with such a variety of characters and emotions, it's fun to read out loud, too.
Highly recommended for children as well as old fogeys who are young at heart!
Getting Boys Excited about Reading.......2000-04-19
"Dangers of the Core" is a great beginning reader, especially for a boy. The book carefully summarizes the underwater chase from the Episode 1 movie into easy-to-read language that captures a boy's attention. I have had trouble finding interesting early readers that my son will read; but when we found this book, he would not put it down. He read it TWICE in the first day--without prompting! Thank you for sparking his interest in reading!
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