The Day of Reckoning

OK, I admit it. I'm a classic Star Wars fan who ostensibly has no business reading Scholastic publications geared toward a couple of generations behind mine.But, I subscribe to C.S. Lewis' dictum that "no reader worth his salt trots along in obedience to a timetable"....and, from that certain point of view, I love this series!I'm a longtime tourist not just in SF in general, but also in George Lucas' universe. Between the classic films, TPM, and a few (only a few, I have to re-emphasize) of the spinoff novels, I feel comfortable in that long-ago, far-away place, among good friends and goals worth pursuing. But, in print, nothing has contributed quite the same ring of authenticity and wonder to the experience as Scholastic's "Jedi Apprentice" series has. The interactions between Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan are, thankfully, something I can share with my six-year-old daughter and to which we can both connect. Jude Watson, in this and her previous works in the series, has achieved a terrific balance between action and introspection, sheer storytelling and a deeper, more philosophical dimension that I'm sure is not lost on even the younger readers.This latest installment is no exception. The characters resonate with truth and conviction; the action is always in the service of the plot, and the conclusion leaves you hungry for more.If you haven't spent any time with this series, for heaven's sake, go back to #1: it will be the beginning of something wonderful. And if there's a flaw in #8, it's only that these moments in that place, with these compelling characters, are so brief, and that we have to wait more than two months for #9.

The Day Of Reckoning blew me away! As a faithful reader to the Jedi Apprentice series, I had a great time reading this book. But you don't have to be a JA reader to enjoy this book. This book is filled with action, suspense, and drama. It has everything a book can offer, including the best protagonists (Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon) and a great antagonist (the evil but very cool Xanatos). I recommend this book to anyone who loves Star Wars and would like an enjoyable book to read to get away from it all. ........................

Jude Watson's wonderfully written Jedi Apprentice books have never failed to entertain, and this latest offering is no exception. "The Day of Reckoning" is quite possibly the best installment yet.Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon, against the wishes of the Jedi Council, journey to the planet Telos in an attempt to track down Xanatos, Qui-Gon's evil former apprentice. But Xanatos is ready for them, and defeating him will be more difficult than anything the pair have faced before.Excitement, suspense, and humour are skillfully interspersed with subtle social commentary in this surprisingly dark, thought-provoking book. It is gripping enough to keep adults turning the pages (I did!), yet still appropriate for younger readers; it teaches important lessons, brings us to tears, breaks our hearts and then puts them back together again. "The Day of Reckoning" is truly a must-read for Star Wars fans of any age.

It seems like we had to wait forever for this book to come out, but it was definetly worth the wait! "The Day of Reckoning" was a bit slow getting started, but the end made up for that! If any of you out there are in a frenzy because of Qui-Gon's cold feelings toward Obi-Wan, this book will set your mind at ease. This book also shows Obi-Wan as more adult in his actions and his thoughts. A great book for any Jedi Apprentice lover! I can't believe that we have to wait until August for the next one!

This time Jude Watson has outdone herself. I really can't tell about the plot because if I do, the book would be ruined. Well to begin, Qui-gon and Obi-wan are traveling to Xanatos's homeplanet, Telos ( which we knew from the preview at the end of book 7) to bring him to justice. ( I know, I know, you knew that.) What they find is a bit more than what they bargained for, to say the least. The funniest book in the series but still action-packed. I wonder what is going to happen in book number 9, "The Fight for Truth."