The Way of the Apprentice (Star Wars: Jedi Quest #1)

• Published in: CM (Winnipeg) Vol. 9; no. 4
• Main Authors: Watson, Jude, Mervold, Deborah
• Format: Magazine Article
• Language: English
• Published: Winnipeg CM: Canadian Review of Materials Association 18.10.2002
• Subjects: Science fiction & fantasy

  The plot is believable and interesting. The intended age group and particularly science fiction and Star Wars fans would enjoy this book. The characters must work together and learn through the experience. The main character, [Anakin], is multi-dimensional and learns a lesson about leadership. His past is revealed slowly throughout the book, but there are some questions unanswered. The reader is told that Anakin has previously been a slave and has come to the Jedi temple later than the other students. Anakin is fourteen and has made great progress. His mentor, Obi-Wan, is very believable as he understands Anakin's strengths and weaknesses. The relationship between these two is credible. The other Padawans tended to be more one- dimensional as we learn very little about them, other than their reactions on the mission. Anakin swung into step beside him. Obi-Wan knew that his Padawan was waiting for an admonishment about the night before, but Obi-Wan had already moved on. The sight of Ana kin with Tru had stirred him. The two young Padawans had exchanged a conspiratorial glance and rather than being nettled by it, Obi-Wan had enjoyed it - though he would never let Anakin know it. Perhaps Anakin had made a friend.