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5.0 out of 5 stars Nice sequel to Revenge of the Sith, May 25, 2005

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This review is from: The Desperate Mission (Star Wars: The Last of the Jedi, Book 1) (Paperback)

Well I expected the books to start pouring out to fill in the gaps between episode III and pisode IV but I didn't expect it to be geared towards young readers. This short, 160 page book tells of what happens to obi-Wan in the immediate aftermath of episode III as the Jedi had been hunted down and all killed..or were they. Meanwhile Obi-Wan has journeyed to Tatooine where he'll stay for many years waiting...and keeping an eye on a certain little boy. Although it is a Scholastic book aimed at younger readers I didn't feel it was written in "too juvenile" a style and I think even older readers will enjoy the story even if it is a little on the short side.

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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I highly recomend this wonderful book!, April 15, 2005

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Ree Maria (Alberta, Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Desperate Mission (Star Wars: The Last of the Jedi, Book 1) (Paperback)

This book won me back over to the writtings of Jude Watson. I wasn't really a fan of Jedi Quest (too much bratty Anakin) but had loved Jedi Apprentice.

It's wonderful to find out what Obi-Wan actaully does while waiting for Luke to grow up. An excelent idea and a wonderful read! I always picture Old Ben just sitting around his hovel, and headin to Mos Eisley on occasion to sit around the Cantina at a table by himself, listening in on conversations of other customers, while nursing a drink.

Nice to see he has a life!

While reading this novel, I was actually able to merge to image of Old Ben played by Alec Guinness and obi-wan played by Ewan McGregor!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great start from where Ep III left off!!!!, June 26, 2005

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This review is from: The Desperate Mission (Star Wars: The Last of the Jedi, Book 1) (Paperback)

After I found out so many adults were reading Jude Watson's books (Jedi Apprentice, Jedi Quest series), I didn't feel so bad picking this one up (I'm in my late 20's). What a great book!! It's more of a young adult book to me. From the start you can feel Obi-Wan's loss of losing his Jedi friends, especially the loss of Anakin. But he finds purpose in his life again, with the help of an old friend and the gentle nudging of his former Master. And along the way he finds past feelings (good ones) that he thought he had forgotten. I laughed quite a few times (out loud, in private of course) and towards the end I felt my heart race alittle (no joke!) This is truly a great start for a new series. Don't hesitate....buy this book. You'll love it!

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4.0 out of 5 stars The Further Adventures of Obi-Wan Kenobi
"The Desperate Mission", the first book in the "Last of the Jedi" series, brings us back to Tatooine several months after the events of "Revenge of the Sith". Read more

Published 11 months ago by Adam Richter

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book!
This book and others from the series helped my 10yo son fall in love with reading!

Published 17 months ago by kra-z-j

5.0 out of 5 stars A 4th Grade Student Review
"This book is awsome!"

Star Wars Last Of The Jedi is amazing. It is about the Jedi Obi~Wan. Obi~Wan is looking for a surviving padwan named Ferus. Read more

Published 24 months ago by Mollie E. Gabrielson

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice beginning
This series is the first Star Wars novel series I have purchased in many years. So far, I am pretty impressed. Read more

Published on September 3, 2009 by Christopher M. Fulton

4.0 out of 5 stars Review for "The Last of the Jedi book 1: The Despreate Mission"
I very much enjoyed the book. It had a cool storyline and I do like getting to hear more about what happened with Obi-Wan between Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope. Read more

Published on July 8, 2009 by Okie73

5.0 out of 5 stars Whatever happened to... Obi-Wan?
This book takes place in between Episodes III and IV of the Star Wars movie franchise. This does a great job in showing some of Obi-Wan's inner turmoil about Luke, Anakin, and... Read more

Published on March 21, 2009 by Joe

4.0 out of 5 stars Good story.
Good story. Very good for those who wonder what happened with Obi Wan after the Clone Wars.

Published on December 13, 2007 by Jose Montero Venegas

5.0 out of 5 stars not just for teens...story telling is amazing
i had just finished Darth Bane a while back and was sad that i don't have anything else as exciting. Read more

Published on May 6, 2007 by Saeed A. Siddiki

5.0 out of 5 stars The Desperate Mission (Star Wars: The Last of the Jedi, Book 1)
This book is great donot be fooled this book great for all ages 12 and up. The only thing juvenile is the length of about 160 pages. I am hooked will read the whole series.

Published on February 18, 2007 by J. DeStefano

3.0 out of 5 stars Good story, vocabulary too advanced for kids
My boys, ages 7&3, were looking foward to having mommy read them a chapter a night. It took twice as long as usual because I had to stop and give definition to almost every other... Read more

Published on March 22, 2006 by Phyreglow

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