Rating: 3.5 out of 5The Story:Obi-Wan Kenobi takes his now 13-year-old Padawan on a quest to the icy planet of Ilum to build his first lightsaber. When they arrive back on Coruscant, the Jedi Council gives them a mission: to protect a Colicoid transport from space pirates. But when the ship gets attackted by a notorious pirate and slave-driver, Krayn, it get's personal with Anakin.
Review:This is the first children's Star Wars novel that I have read. Though I haven't yet, I do intend to read the Jedi Apprentice series. Maybe I'm judging this children's book too harshly, but I though that parts of the book felt very rushed. Everything happened very quickly.I didn't really like the way Anakin made his lightsaber. Luke, even though he's not the best example of a "by-the-book" Jedi, worked on his for a long time at Obi-Wan's hut. Anakin's process just didn't seem right to me. But as for the good points: it's a nice, short story. It's neat seeing more interaction between Obi-Wan and Anakin. It's interesting seeing some of Anakin's dark tendencies starting to show. And of course, it's always nice having an appearance by Yoda! :-) Overall, it's another very good book. I really look forward to starting the Jedi Apprentice books.
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