The planet of Naboo is surrounded by dark and powerful forces, and it is up to the young, strong, and beautiful Queen Amidala to save it. Readers will thrill to this epic tale of adventure set in the faraway, long-ago galaxy of Star Wars: Episode I. Colorfully illuminated with detailed illustrations and featuring a replica of Amidala's treasured amulet, this keepsake jewelry box, hardcover book, and necklace is a fun gift for Star Wars fans of all ages.
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About the Author
Julianne Balmain is a Star Wars nut who lives in San Francisco.
Matilda Harrison is a London-based artist and book illustrator.
Matilda Harrison is a London-based artist and book illustrator.
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Julianne Balmain is a novelist and author of several nonfiction books. Using the pen name Nadia Gordon, she is the author of a series of culinary mystery novels set in Napa Valley, including SHARPSHOOTER, DEATH BY THE GLASS, MURDER ALFRESCO, and LETHAL VINTAGE, which was nominated for a 2010 Mystery Writers of America Mary Higgins Clark Award. Featured in the documentary film MYSTERIOUS CALIFORNIA, her mystery series has been called "jolly, high-calorie pleasure" by the Chicago Tribune, "highly enjoyable" by the Washington Post, and "rapturous" by the Los Angeles Times. Writing under her real name, Balmain is the author of numerous books about food, relationships, and travel, including THE KAMA SUTRA DECK, a romantic how-to guide, and the humorous OFFICE KAMA SUTRA, which together have been translated into six languages. Her travel books include NIGHT + DAY SAN FRANCISCO, which the New York Times called "astute" and full of "details that can make out-of-towners want to pay a special visit." To find out more, visit www.juliannebalmain.com.
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5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
a rare jewel of a book,
By A Customer
This review is from: Star Wars Episode I: The Queen's Amulet (Hardcover)
A sweetheart of a book, written along the lines of a classic fairy tale. My kid really got a kick out of it. And he isn't even that big of a Star Wars fan, thank god. But this book beats the tar out of Barney or Elmo anyday of the week.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Thank God it Was Short!,
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This review is from: Star Wars Episode I: The Queen's Amulet (Hardcover)
When I first got this book I expected it to be like one of the small paperbacks in the Jedi Apprentice series; small, short, but still good. I didn't realize just how short it was! Nevertheless, I still had high hopes for it, me loving Padmé and all. Unfortunately, it wasn't as good as I thought it would be. [author:Julianne Balmain|18358] didn't seem to know the character of Padmé very well. She seemed a little off the whole book and Balmain made it seem like Padmé and Amidala were two different people, which made absolutely no sense.The story was boring, with no emotion, no excitement. She loses the amulet, Padmé and her handmaiden look for it and find it, the end. The amulet is an ugly locket-type thing. In another review it's described as a lump with ropes around it, and that's just what it is. Maybe this book could be enjoyable for other people, but to me it was a big disappointment. Review also featured on Goodreads.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Cute book,
By Helen Beemon (Michigan) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Star Wars Episode I: The Queen's Amulet (Hardcover)
The illustrations are great. It's a cute, short-story about Queen Amidala, her lost amulet, and her best friend Sabe. It takes place the day Theed is invaded by the Trade Federation. The two friends retrace Amidala's footsteps from the day before and the amulet is found. Sabe must take the Queens place to ensure her safety. To show her gratitude, Padme has Sabe wear the necklace. True; it isn't an epic book. But it is a nice read. The Amulet that comes with the book isn't plastic, it's metal, and isn't nearly as horrid as earlier described. The box is also a nice little keepsake.
If you like Queen Amidala, you'll love this little set.
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