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Book Reviews of The Rising Force (Star Wars: Jedi Apprentice, Bk 1)

The Rising Force (Star Wars: Jedi Apprentice, Bk 1)
The Rising Force - Star Wars: Jedi Apprentice, Bk 1
Author: Dave Wolverton
ISBN-13: 9780590519229
ISBN-10: 0590519220
Publication Date: 6/1/1999
Pages: 176
Rating:
  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
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4.1 stars, based on 48 ratings
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Book Type: Paperback
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tchrmsb avatar reviewed The Rising Force (Star Wars: Jedi Apprentice, Bk 1) on + 173 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Upper-Third to Fourth grade reading level.
reviewed The Rising Force (Star Wars: Jedi Apprentice, Bk 1) on + 93 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Great for the Star Wars lovers.
yukinakid avatar reviewed The Rising Force (Star Wars: Jedi Apprentice, Bk 1) on + 42 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
This was a good, albeit short, adventure. Obi-Wan was pretty in character, especially for a child, and Qui-Gon was a little 2D. The story mainly happens on a ship taking Obi-Wan, who believes he will never be a Jedi after some bullying antics ruined his chance at Jedi-ship. There Obi-Wan learns that in order to help people, sometimes you have to think of them first instead of your own needs. The way that Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan develop a bond is a bit thin, but this is a book that is meant for younger children who don't care too much about depth.

If you're looking for depth, this isn't a book for you. It's meant to help children love reading and want to read more. It's fantastic to help younger kids learn to love reading. It's these types of books that helped me when I was younger. Other than that, it's a decent read for an older teen or young adult or a Star Wars fan.
reviewed The Rising Force (Star Wars: Jedi Apprentice, Bk 1) on
12 year old Obi-wan Kenobi desperately wants to be a Jedi Knight. After years at the Jedi Temple, he knows the power of the lightsaber and the Force. But he cannot control his own anger and fear. Because of this, the Jedi Master will not take him on as a Padawan appprentice. Now Obi-wan is about to have his first encounter with true evil. He must face off against unexpected enemies - and face up to his own dark wishes. Only then can his education as a Jedi truly begin.
Reading level 4
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It was a great story line....
Muthprakky avatar reviewed The Rising Force (Star Wars: Jedi Apprentice, Bk 1) on + 10 more book reviews
Obi-wan Kenobi has studied at the Jedi Temple long enough to be eligible for padawan status. Yet his first pick of Masters would not accept him. The next stage in his training can only begin after he has faced the tests he sets himself. Like a lightsaber's intensity, a jedi is guided by the color of his inner flame.
reviewed The Rising Force (Star Wars: Jedi Apprentice, Bk 1) on + 187 more book reviews
Peace over anger. Honor over hate. Strength over fear. Twelve-year-old Obi-Wan Kenobi desperately wants to be a Jedi Knight. After years at the Jedi Temple, he knows the power of the lightsaber and the Force. But he cannot control his control his own anger and fear. Because of this, the Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn will not take him on as a Padawan apprentice. Now Obi-Wan is about to have his first encounter with true evil. He must face off against unexpected enemies-and face up his own dark wishes. Only then can his education as a Jedi truly begin
reviewed The Rising Force (Star Wars: Jedi Apprentice, Bk 1) on + 173 more book reviews
Twelve yr old Obi-Wan Kenobi desperately wants to be a Jedi Knight.After years at the temple,he knows the power of the light saber and the force.But can't control his ander and fear.Because of this Jedi Master Qui-Gon will not take him on as a Padawan apprentice.
reviewed The Rising Force (Star Wars: Jedi Apprentice, Bk 1) on + 154 more book reviews
Twelve-year old Obi-Wan Kenobi desperately wants to be a Jedi Knight. After years at the Jedi Temple, he know the power of the lightsaber and the Force. But he cannot control his own anger and fear. Because of this, the Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn will not take him on as a Padawan apprentice. Now Obi-Wan is about to have his first encounter with true evil. He must face off against unexpected enemies-and face up to his own dark wishes. Only then can his education as a Jedi truly begin.