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The Day of Reckoning (Star Wars: Jedi Apprentice, Book 8)

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Actually there are many reasons and they all, I would suggest, can be found by answering the question, "why do I read?'

My involvement with Star Wars began with a 4-hour wait on a brutally hot afternoon to see the original movie. Even though decades have passed my Father still holds that day against me.

Star Wars in all of its written forms are great fun. Mr. Lucas with the help of talented Authors/Authoress' has kept the Galaxy he created interesting and fresh into it's third decade. There are many things that continue from generation to generation, not all are positive, some are harmful, others destructive. This science fiction epic has now become an event for the original kids to now bring their kids to enjoy a common interest.

Jude Watson is responsible for continuing the adventures of Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan during a time period prior to Episode I, as well as providing insight that is valuable in the future for fans. And for those who follow this series of which this is installment #8, Qui-Gon is off to confront a fallen former apprentice of his, Xanatos, for the final time? Will Qui-Gon take Obi-Wan back as his apprentice? And how will this latest installment leave you hanging?

I do sit with kids in the local store, sometimes I listen, and sometimes I am questioned. The questions are usually confined to do I really read these kids books, and amazement that I saw the original film and have yet to die of old age. There is a tremendous amount of garbage that is all too accessible to children. Just turning on the television can expose them to R-rated violence, and there are dozens of channels of programming that do not even rise to the level of trash.

That's why I read these books. I love seeing young kids with books, the same kids that will write reviews very soon here on Amazon. And the message these books send is a positive one; Peace Over Anger, Honor Over Hate, Strength Over Fear, violence is always a last and unwanted result; any death is to be mourned.

I thank Mr. Lucas and Jude Watson for this series. The books are fun, they are written well, you cannot fool a child as they sense nonsense well before adults. And while there is some violence in these books it is comparatively mild, and always discussed in an intelligent context.

So I am thrilled a new generation has embraced this saga, and better yet, it gives this "old" Star Wars fan more to read about that time so long ago.......the 1970's!

Jude Watson's wonderfully written Jedi Apprentice books have never failed to entertain, and this latest offering is no exception. "The Day of Reckoning" is quite possibly the best installment yet.

Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon, against the wishes of the Jedi Council, journey to the planet Telos in an attempt to track down Xanatos, Qui-Gon's evil former apprentice. But Xanatos is ready for them, and defeating him will be more difficult than anything the pair have faced before.

Excitement, suspense, and humour are skillfully interspersed with subtle social commentary in this surprisingly dark, thought-provoking book. It is gripping enough to keep adults turning the pages (I did!), yet still appropriate for younger readers; it teaches important lessons, brings us to tears, breaks our hearts and then puts them back together again. "The Day of Reckoning" is truly a must-read for Star Wars fans of any age.

This time Jude Watson has outdone herself. I really can't tell about the plot because if I do, the book would be ruined. Well to begin, Qui-gon and Obi-wan are traveling to Xanatos's homeplanet, Telos ( which we knew from the preview at the end of book 7) to bring him to justice. ( I know, I know, you knew that.) What they find is a bit more than what they bargained for, to say the least. The funniest book in the series but still action-packed. I wonder what is going to happen in book number 9, "The Fight for Truth."

The Day Of Reckoning blew me away! As a faithful reader to the Jedi Apprentice series, I had a great time reading this book. But you don't have to be a JA reader to enjoy this book. This book is filled with action, suspense, and drama. It has everything a book can offer, including the best protagonists (Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon) and a great antagonist (the evil but very cool Xanatos). I recommend this book to anyone who loves Star Wars and would like an enjoyable book to read to get away from it all. ........................

It seems like we had to wait forever for this book to come out, but it was definetly worth the wait! "The Day of Reckoning" was a bit slow getting started, but the end made up for that! If any of you out there are in a frenzy because of Qui-Gon's cold feelings toward Obi-Wan, this book will set your mind at ease. This book also shows Obi-Wan as more adult in his actions and his thoughts. A great book for any Jedi Apprentice lover! I can't believe that we have to wait until August for the next one!

OK, I admit it. I'm a classic Star Wars fan who ostensibly has no business reading Scholastic publications geared toward a couple of generations behind mine.

But, I subscribe to C.S. Lewis' dictum that "no reader worth his salt trots along in obedience to a timetable"....and, from that certain point of view, I love this series!

I'm a longtime tourist not just in SF in general, but also in George Lucas' universe. Between the classic films, TPM, and a few (only a few, I have to re-emphasize) of the spinoff novels, I feel comfortable in that long-ago, far-away place, among good friends and goals worth pursuing. But, in print, nothing has contributed quite the same ring of authenticity and wonder to the experience as Scholastic's "Jedi Apprentice" series has. The interactions between Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan are, thankfully, something I can share with my six-year-old daughter and to which we can both connect. Jude Watson, in this and her previous works in the series, has achieved a terrific balance between action and introspection, sheer storytelling and a deeper, more philosophical dimension that I'm sure is not lost on even the younger readers.

This latest installment is no exception. The characters resonate with truth and conviction; the action is always in the service of the plot, and the conclusion leaves you hungry for more.

If you haven't spent any time with this series, for heaven's sake, go back to #1: it will be the beginning of something wonderful. And if there's a flaw in #8, it's only that these moments in that place, with these compelling characters, are so brief, and that we have to wait more than two months for #9.

All I can say is, "Wow!" Jude Watson does not disappoint with the newest installment in the Jedi Apprentice series. Unlike the last few books in the series, this one ends with a sense of closure without wrapping things up too neatly. The action is ever present, but it does not dominate the book. Two new characters, Den and Andra, appear in this book, and Watson presents them in a believable manner. Den, especially, is reminiscent of Guerra in some of the earlier books in the series, though certainly not a carbon copy. Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon are presented true to form. Obviously, I would suggest that one start with the first book in the series, but failing at that, The Day of Reckoning would be an excellent starting point. I recommend it highly.

'The Day of Reckoning' is a wonderfully entertaining and well-written book. Take it from me, an 18 year-old, who BELIEVED that if it says 'for ages 7 to 9' then it usually means for ages 7 to 9. >>>I don't think that way anymore! Author Jude Watson showed me that a good read is as close as you want it. I appulaude her amazing writing and deem her worthy of Star Wars fandom! In this book, Master Qui-Gon Jinn and young Obi-Wan Kenobi find themselves in amazing trouble, and out-numbered 100 swoops to 2. If you like action, this book is full of it, really! I advise getting this book, reading it, and, if you don't like, passing it on to someone in the 'suggested' reading age. I really doubt you will. I didn't.

This is one of my favorite books. I always like books where good guys go bad. Xanatos was Qui-Gon Jinns former padawan. He already went to the dark side. When Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan Kenobi went on a mission to Telos Xanatos' home planet. They ran into a surprise. Xanatos was waiting for them. They fell into many of Xanatos' traps yet in the end of the book the jedi manages to put Xanatos in a similar trap. This is one of the best books yet and I love it. It shows ones evil fall and anothers redemption as a jedi. Qui-gon is finally letting go of Xanatos and accepting Obi-Wan, This sets a background for the entire saga of Star Wars. I would just like to say that I have read all of the Star Wars kids books and I am the biggest fan. I know what I'm talking about. May the force be with all who read this book.

The Day of Reckoning is a great book! The story begins when Obi-Wan and his former Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn arrive on the planet Telos to hunt down and destroy an old enemy called Xanatos, who's memory has been haunting Qui-Gon for a long time. As Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan explore the planet, though, they find that it is being destroyed and mined. The planet is also being tricked by a popular new game called Katharsis. And guess who is in charge of it all? Xanatos. The Day of Reckoning is a very exciting book, and it never gets to boring parts. The characters are sweet and funny, especially Andra and Den, Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon's new friends. And you can obviously notice, that the more that Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan have to work to stop the trickery of Xanatos, the more their old Master and Padawan bond grows back together again. This is definitely a good book for the Star Wars fan!