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Changing Of The Guard (Star Wars: Jedi Quest)

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This is one of my all time favorite books. I've read almost all of the star wars books, but this is the best one yet! Obi-Wan and Siri are friends, who just happen to be Jedi knights, but it dosen't stop them from acting human! This is a funny book, because Siri, who isn't a girly girl is forced to wear a dress, and Obi-Wan is supposed to be a theif! And Obi-Wan let Siri chose his wardrobe, (which turns out to be a BIG mistake!) and Anakain and Ferus somewhat get along! It's a book filled with twists and turns!

In this book called Star Wars Jedi Quest: the Changing of the Guard by Jude Watson Obi-Wan Kenobi and young Anakin Skywalker will need the force to defeat Jenna Zan Arbor. They will also need the help of their master and apprentice friends Siri and Ferus. In this mission the Jedi will have to master the Art of Deception.

In this novel the Jedi must stop Jenna Zan Arbor before she starts another crazy experiment to wipe out the galaxy. This is not the first time Zan Arbor has threatened the galaxy so the Jedi must not fail to capture her or it could mean the end of the galaxy. But little do the Jedi know that Zan Arbor is teaming up with Granta Omega the galaxies most feared criminal but you will have to read to find out what happens to the Jedi as they began their most dangerous mission yet.

If you like Science Fiction and have enjoyed other Star Wars books then this book is right for you. If you have enjoyed reading the epic novels of the Jedi this book is right for you. If you have seen the Star Wars movies this book is right for you. If you are anywhere from the ages of 12 to 15 this book is right for you. I have enjoyed reading this book and I hope you will too.

This fantastic adventure and deceiving plot lines was great and phenomenal. The Jedi's who everyone is really familiar with, travels to the mysterious planet of Romin where they hope to find Granta Omega, a criminal mastermind. This strange planet is a home to many disruptive criminals including Janna Zan Arbor, an evil scientist who tests unsteady experiments and tries to get close to the force. She once almost drained the entire life out of Qui Gon Jinn and tested chemicals that makes you fell no pain on Anakin Skywalker called the zone of self-containment. The native people of Romin are exceptionally poor and a great percent of them lived in Poverty. Obi Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker, and a group of Jedi's must land and infiltrate the palace. The Jedi's disguised as Slam and a gang of deceiving band of thieves, met Teda the planet's dictator. Soon, the Jedi's helped Joylin, a leader of the rebellion group against Teda, to take down Teda's empire and arrest the officers in control. Finally, the real Slams came and escaped with Zan Arbor and the great leader Teda. Before they left the planet, the Jedi's placed a tracking device on their spaceship. What's so amazing is that the ship is leading them to Granta Omega. What's so interesting is that Omega was expecting them. This thunder striking tale is full of deception and heart pounding sequence that will leave you hanging.

I really enjoyed this book. It really left me hanging and wondering about the next book whether it would be as genuine as this book. Quotes such as "It's too late," replied Joylin" left or added a twist into the story. Sentences such as "But Anakin was not listening. Something was wrong," really got me interested and hopeful. Even more exciting, those quotes were at the end of the book as well.

Jude Watson has been one of my most favorite writers of all times. I also recommend other authors such as Lemony Snicket and his series of unfortunate events or J.R.R. Tolkein and his Lord of the Rings. Jude Watson uses lots of fantastic cliff hangers in her writing. I love the cliff hangers! Quotes such as "Omega. He knows we are coming." left me hanging especially that it was the last sentence of the book.

My most favorite part of the book is where Janna Zan Arbor, Teda, and his officers figured out who the Jedi's were. I felt sad for the Jedi's at first, but then I realized that after they lost their fake identity, that this part of the story that had the most fighting scenes and actions besides the raiding of the palace. It was really cool that the Jedi's could finally show off their skills. My least favorite scene is where the people of Romin raided the palace of Teda. I felt it wasn't really an important part of the story. It kind of wasted space, but was really informative to the end of the book. I definitely recommend this book for anyone who loves a thrilling adventure and great twists to a story.

Okay...I'll admit...the JQ series has often left me feeling like it's somehow lacking something. There was a certain quality to Jude's writing back during the JA series that I kept looking for and couldn't quite find.

Well with 'The Changing of the Guard' I *have* finally found it.

Though these stories are understandably different because they deal with a different Master/Padawan team...the flare I loved is back. That special kick that leaves you with a smile on your face when you're done reading.

Maybe it's the fact that she brought back several dearly loved characters and one that most of us hoped never to see again. Maybe it's the snappy dialogue and dry humor (I had to put the book down and just laugh more then once). Whatever it is...I feel like the overall quality is back up where it belongs and I couldn't be more pleased.

Now if only we could only do something about her cliffhanger fetish...

This is one of the better Jedi Quest books that I've read so far. There was more suspense, more intrigue, and more plot twists than normal. The recurring villain of Jenna Zan Arbor reappears on the planet Romin. The Jedi are once again thrown into a conflict that will change the fate of a planet, but the results this time are a bit different than their experiences in the past...