The Trail of the Jedi

This was the first 'chapter book' my son and I have read, together. He's mostly read picture books with me, or on his own, or a few thick comic books, like Calvin & Hobbes or Garfield.

Since he is REALLY into Star Wars lately (he's 7), he picked up this book from his school library. I was kind of surprised to see that he'd chosen a chapter book, but we went at it with gusto and got through it in a little over a week. He was really interested in the plot-line and what happened to the various characters... he would imagine what might happen next in the story, and I enjoyed asking him questions about what he thought.

Who is Omega? Sounds like a great villain to chase
I loved the lessons and Anakin's doubt that came out of this story.
Obi-Wan knows he's not Qui-Gon and Anakin wants to be the best to make Obi-Wan love him awww

FROM AMAZON: Anakin Skywalker knows that Obi-Wan Kenobi did not choose him as an apprentice. Instead, it was teh dying wish of Obi-Wan's own Master, Qui-Gon Jinn, that brought them together. Now, Anakin is beginning to doubt his Master's commitment....and Obi-Wan is starting to wonder if he will ever be as good a Master as qui-Gon.

With these things in mind, Master and apprentice head out on a training exercise that soon turns into a struggle to survive. A squad of bounty hunters has been hired to capture the Jedi - and they will stop at nothing to do it. Anakin and Obi-Wan must avoid the traps and ambushes...and try to discover who is behind the deadly Jedi hunt.

Set between Episode I and Episode II, the Jedi Quest series traces the show more emergence and education of Anakin Skywalker as a young Jedi devoted to the Force -- and tempted by its dark side. show less