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The Desperate Mission

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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.

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!

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!

when you get home after the midnight showing of Revenge of the Sith, read this book!!! it deals with events about 3-4 months after ROTS and is very surprising. the inclusion of a certain jedi somebody from Obi-Wan's past is brilliant!!!! having Ben Kenobi spy on little baby luke is heartwarming having Obi-Wan remember all of his fallen friends and loved ones is heart-breaking. Realy a great way to deal with the heartache and action Episode III's sure to bring, and move us along into the rebellion era. because here's something to think about there are 18 years between episode III and IV....is Obi-wan at the end of Revenge the same man we see as "old man" Ben in episode IV? what can 18 years of grief, frustration, and fear look like for a Jedi. and maybe most importantly for the fans...how does Obi-Wan learn to become one with the force in A New Hope?

I thought that this was a very well done book! Jude Watson gives a special insight to Obi-Wan's life on Tatooine. When you read the beginning, you can almost feel how Obi-Wan feels about losing everyone he knew and loved. I liked how she brought back some of the characters from the other books. I never would have thought of some of them again if she hadn't. I think that this book would make a lot more sense it you read Jedi Quest and Jedi Apprentice first. Or at least Jedi Quest, that way you know one of the main characters better. Malorum reminds me of Xanatos and Granta Omega, I can't wait to find out who he is!! And I also liked when a certain bounty hunter arives! This is a great book, and you probably will hardly be able to wait to read the next one!

A great prequel to Jude Watson's Jedi Quest series. This story decribes what happened between Star Wars episode III and IV. Every Star Wars fan should read this book.

The people included in this story are Obi-Wan Kenobi, Ferus Olin, Boba Fett and many others. In the story, Obi-Wan is living on Tatooine and hears that former Jedi apprentice Olin survived the killing of Jedi knights by Darth Vader. This book describes Obi-Wan's quest to find Olin before being killed by bounty hunters.

Read this book!

I enjoyed this further adventure of Obi-Wan as he watches over little Luke on Tatooine, and I am very interested in what will happen in the future books. :O) The adventure itself made for a great read, but the beginning of the book made me happy when I was able to see that Obi-Wan could talk to Qui-Gon. :O) Of course, I read this book before I read the hard cover of Episode III and so I was a little confused about what Qui-Gon was telling him he wasn't ready to train him for, but as soon as I read the other book, I understood perfectly. I thought this book was great, and I hope everyone else enjoys it as well! :O) I can't wait to read the others! LOL :O)

I LOVE this book! I like how it gives some insight on Obi-Wan's life on Tatooine and how they bring back some characters from Jedi Apprentice and Quest. I recommend that you read Jedi Apprentice and Jedi Quest first so you know more about the characters. I think everyone should read this book!

Do not like the fact its in the children's section of the book store keep you from reading this book. Its great. Obi Wan talking to Qui-Gon and spends his days watching over Luke from a distance. When Obi Wan learns a former Jedi has survived the Purge and is being pursed by the Empire. Obi Wan wants to go help but is still unsure still devastated by Anakin. You can feel he's pain. Obi Wan keeps slipping into thinking about Anakin and you feel his pain when he remembers..again his betrayel.
It's packed with stuff like does anyone know Anakin is Vader? Who survived the Jedi Purge. The beginnings of the rebellion and...Vader's intent to find out what happened on Polis Massa. Its defiently worth reading.

Quick read. Lots of adventure and further insight into the Star Wars legend. Looking forward to reading the next episode.