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Padawan Kindle Edition

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BEING A TEENAGER IS HARD ENOUGH WITHOUT ALSO TRAINING TO BE A JEDI…. Obi-Wan Kenobi has not been apprenticed long to Qui-Gon Jinn, and he is chafing at Qui-Gon's training style: all meditation, no action. Obi-Wan yearns to prove himself on a mission, but when he and Qui-Gon are finally set to leave on an assignment, Qui-Gon is nowhere to be found. Angered by his master's abandonment, Obi-Wan sets out on the mission alone, determined to prove himself. On a mysterious planet he encounters a pack of feral, Force-wielding teens who seem to be the planet's only inhabitants. As he experiences wild freedom with them and wonders if this isn't the life he was meant for, Obi-Wan can't escape the nagging sense that something is wrong with the Force there. Growing attachments, startling revelations, and a looming threat to both the planet and his new friends will bring Obi-Wan face-to-face with his worst fear: that maybe he was never supposed to be a Jedi at all. Can he connect with the living Force in time to save himself and everyone around him? It's the star of the Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney+ limited series as you've never seen him before…
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    July 26, 2022
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Gr 7 Up-With Obi-Wan Kenobi taking over Disney+, this novel features some never before seen backstory for young Obi-Wan and the beginnings of his relationship with Master Qui-Gon Jinn. Obi-Wan sets off alone to a mysterious planet and finds a feral group of teen Force-users, while Qui-Gon struggles to find out what is wrong with the Force on this planet. Obi-Wan wrestles with the question of whether he should be a Jedi at all. Ultimately, this is a coming-of-age story about finding yourself and where you belong. Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon are both white and the only main human characters. VERDICT With Obi-Wan a cornerstone of the "Star Wars" franchise with a recent blockbuster show, this title is recommended for general purchase.α(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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"An absorbing adventure with an emphasis on self-discovery."―Kirkus Reviews

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"Will get Buffy fans up in their feels."―Entertainment Weekly

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“Another dazzling fantasy tale by White, filled with exhilarating adventures, intrigue, and strong female characters; a powerful addition to any teen literary collection."―School Library Journal

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"An enjoyable and even thoughtful entry into a mythos that has obsessed us for generations."―NPR

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"Fascinating. . . . Kiersten White has taken the best parts of the Arthurian legend and made them all her own."―Renee Ahdieh

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09TG1XPQB
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Disney Lucasfilm Press (July 26, 2022)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 26, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2861 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 305 pages
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Kiersten White is the #1 New York Times bestselling, Bram Stoker Award-winning, and critically acclaimed author of many books for readers of all ages, including the And I Darken trilogy, the Sinister Summer series, the Camelot Rising trilogy, Star Wars: Padawan, Hide, Mister Magic, and Lucy Undying. Her books have been published in over twenty territories, and her novel HIDE is currently in development with Universal Television and Peacock.

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Customers find the storyline enjoyable and well-written. They also describe the book as a fairly quick read. Opinions are mixed on the character realism, with some finding it great and others saying none of the characters are particularly interesting. Readers also have mixed feelings about the content, with others finding it entertaining and funny, while others say it lacks substance.

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32 customers mention "Storyline"29 positive3 negative

Customers find the storyline enjoyable, great, and interesting. They say it's a fun read that goes quickly. Customers also say the book provides enough narration to allow their minds to easily process the details. They also mention that it connects seamlessly to other beloved Star Wars stories and makes for a great prequel to Master and Apprentice.

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"...a story that doesn't get too mired down in deep details but provides enough narration to allow your mind to easily picture everything that is going..." Read more

"Well written, just not for my tastes! I prefer adult novels and this one fell strongly into the Young Adult/teen category." Read more

"...There are definitely some silly parts, but on the whole, it is a good story that is worth reading." Read more

6 customers mention "Readability"6 positive0 negative

Customers find the book fairly quick to read.

"...The book is an easy read, has a great story, and while not as in depth in story as say Harry Potter (which I have read & love), I didn't find it as..." Read more

"...Even so, it is a fairly quick read, so if you are a fast reader you should easily be able to finish it in a day or two...." Read more

"...A fun, easy read that did lose me a bit in the middle with some pacing issues, but overall enjoyable" Read more

"...It’s also a shorter read comparative to other Star Wars books, so easy to pick up! Definitely worth your time." Read more

3 customers mention "Intended readership"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the book good for young adult readers, saying it's a wonderful coming of age book. They also say it makes for a great prequel to Master & Apprentice and Dooku.

"...It connects seamlessly to other beloved Star Wars stories and makes for a great prequel to Master & Apprentice and Dooku: Jedi Lost...." Read more

"I couldn't put it down. The book was a wonderful coming of age book, we journey with Obi Wan as he learns more about who he is and where he feels..." Read more

"Good for Young Adult Readers..." Read more

7 customers mention "Character realism"4 positive3 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the character realism. Some find the book has great character exploration, while others say that none of the characters is particularly interesting.

"...It has great character exploration, a dynamic cast of new people, mystery, action, peril, and the mystic Force elements that we've come to love in..." Read more

"...More crippling self-doubt. And more. Palla-Kor is a horrible character...." Read more

"...Very true to character and a fun read." Read more

"...None of the characters is particularly interesting and that includes the titular character...." Read more

7 customers mention "Content"4 positive3 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the content. Some find it entertaining and funny, while others say it lacks substance.

"...A fun, easy read that did lose me a bit in the middle with some pacing issues, but overall enjoyable" Read more

"Overall, this was an OK read and somewhat underwhelming, mostly due to the middle act that just doesn’t work for me...." Read more

"...This books is a fun and surprisingly deep self-discovery adventure that will make you laugh and cry, and serves as a perfect book-end to the Kenobi..." Read more

"...Overall, poor story with Disney’s agenda but easy read. Nothing of substance." Read more

Don’t listen to the haters!
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Don’t listen to the haters!
I see a lot of negative reviews on here because of VERY BRIEF (maybe a few paragraphs) about Obi-Wan contemplating his sexuality and how he experiences attraction, but don’t listen to those negative voices. This books is a fun and surprisingly deep self-discovery adventure that will make you laugh and cry, and serves as a perfect book-end to the Kenobi series. If you get offended over a few paragraphs about fictional character questioning his sexuality, it’s your loss.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good book
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2024
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Emmit066
5.0 out of 5 stars Obi-Wan Kenobi, future Jedi or future lost soul?
Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2022
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I am an adult who is a huge Star Wars fan and have been looking to fill in my knowledge of Star Wars by trying to read as much of what is canon. I do not believe in spoilers so there won't be any here. If you are looking for a bit more info about the story, I would definitely recommend reading the description of this book from the listing as that is the description from the inner liner of the hardcover that I purchased.

Padawan is a story about Obi-Wan Kenobi set before Star Wars: Episode 1 The Phantom Menace. We see a younger Obi-Wan who is not so sure that he belongs in the Jedi Order, questioning his connection to The Force and questioning his master's teachings. He leaves on an adventure that he's not sure he should be taking on his own. Obi-Wan finds himself on a planet with others that he thinks are using The Force, but are they really? Through out the book Obi-Wan learns how to connect with The Force and puts quite a few of his master's teaching into practice, all while figuring out his place in The Force and solidifying who he wants to be. In the end he answers his own questions while doing what he set out to do, help others to the best of his ability.

As an adult reading this book, I found that I couldn't put this book down. The book is an easy read, has a great story, and while not as in depth in story as say Harry Potter (which I have read & love), I didn't find it as a "children's story". The author does a great job of telling a story that doesn't get too mired down in deep details but provides enough narration to allow your mind to easily picture everything that is going on in that moment.

All in all, I found the story to be entertaining and it fit in nicely with developing Obi-Wan Kenobi's background as a Padawan Learner, helping to establish further the Obi-Wan that we see in the movies & TV shows. For the Star Wars fan who wants to know more about the Star Wars Universe and it's main characters, I would definitely recommend this book to them.
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Destiney
4.0 out of 5 stars Good for Young Adult Readers
Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2024
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Well written, just not for my tastes! I prefer adult novels and this one fell strongly into the Young Adult/teen category.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A very good story about young Obi-Wan
Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2023
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Padawan is a young-adult canon novel set sometime before the events of The Phantom Menace. In the book, Obi-Wan is chafing under his clashing style with Qui-Gon, feeling that he is not learning from Qui-Gon, and is thus not being a good Padawan to Qui-Gon. In researching the archives, Obi-Wan learns of the location of a mysterious planet that was found by a Jedi Wayfinder, who believed the planet was worth studying. Since there was no record of the Jedi ever returning, Obi-Wan proposes a mission to the planet that he hopes will bring him and Qui-Gon closer together. Obi-Wan ends up traveling to the planet alone and finds a group of younglings who appear to be force-sensitive that are being attacked by everything on the planet, including the planet itself.

The book is a very good stand-alone story. Even though the story is mostly self-contained, there are some tie-ins (some subtle some not) to the movies and animated series including how Obi-Wan first met Dex, the alien that ran the diner in Attack of the Clones. It is basically a story about Obi-Wan finding his place in the Jedi order and his connection to The Force. The book is on the longer side of the young-adult novels, at just over 400 pages. Even so, it is a fairly quick read, so if you are a fast reader you should easily be able to finish it in a day or two. The story is good but not as good as the stories in some of the other novels. There are definitely some silly parts, but on the whole, it is a good story that is worth reading.
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rosanne notabartolo
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing read
Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2023
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I loved this book from start to finish I loved it so much I finished it in a day. I couldn’t put it down and read it for 9 hours straight I felt like I was binge watching a new show. The way Kiersten described obi wan and what he was thinking was perfect to me and having seen the movies a million times I felt like everytime Qui-Gon or Obi-Wan talked I can hear their voices. The landscape of the planet of Lenahra sounded to be both beautiful and terrifying. I can only imagine what those gobblers must have looked like. Definitely changed the way I view obi wan in the movies now knowing more of how much he struggled to find meaning in his life.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Good but Not Great Star Wars Novel
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2023
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After seeing all the uproar from the vocal minority in these reviews, I was a bit apprehensive going in, not knowing what exactly I was delving into. However, after reading the book I found these reviews to be full of gross exaggerations. Anyone claiming this book has an agenda has an agenda all their own and not an innocent one at that.

What it all comes down to is that a lonely teenage boy, who’s the odd man out in his peer group, clumsily flirts with Obi-Wan leaving him, who’s extremely sheltered and all of 16 himself, a bit embarrassed and confused. That’s pretty much it, nothing more. Weird that a Jedi, who had been raised to avoid forming attachments would be a bit confused when flirted with for the first time. I know… Oh and there is a non-binary changeling… a changeling! The horror… I know. Just crazy.

Anyway, all that hoopla aside, the book is good enough but not great. If you’ve read Master and Apprentice it will feel very repetitive as Obi-Wan has all the same self-doubts that he had in that novel. I would’ve also preferred more action but it picks up towards the end in that regard. It’s also very much a solo Obi-Wan adventure, so don’t expect alot of Qui-Gon. Overall I’d recommend it to any fan of Star Wars that enjoys reading. It’s only 305 pages so not too much of a time sink either. And while undoubtedly aimed at the younger demographic, adults such as myself should be able to enjoy it too.
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Jerry
5.0 out of 5 stars Muy buena calidad
Reviewed in Mexico on February 15, 2024
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5.0 out of 5 stars explora muito bem os primeiros anos do Obi-Wan com Qui-gon
Reviewed in Brazil on April 4, 2023
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Padawan é um livro que nos leva de volta aos primeiros anos de treinamento de Obi-Wan Kenobi com seu mestre Qui-Gon Jinn. A autora habilmente retrata a jornada emocionante e às vezes difícil de um jovem Padawan enquanto ele aprende a navegar no caminho Jedi.
Uma das coisas mais notáveis sobre este livro é como ele mostra as inseguranças e medos de Obi-Wan Kenobi. A ansiedade de se provar como um bom aprendiz e o medo de não estar à altura das expectativas de seu mestre são retratados de uma forma muito realista e humana. Além disso, o livro também explora a frustração que Obi-Wan sente quando descobre que não foi escolhido diretamente por Qui-Gon Jinn para ser seu Padawan, mas sim designado pelo Conselho Jedi através de uma decisão do Mestre Yoda.
O livro também apresenta uma ótima caracterização de Qui-Gon Jinn, mostrando sua paciência e sabedoria como um mestre Jedi. Já que o livro é centrado em Obi-Wan, é muito interessante ver a relação de mestre e aprendiz que se desenvolve entre os dois personagens.
A narrativa de "Padawan" é muito envolvente e mantém o leitor preso do início ao fim. A autora escreve de forma fluida e bem estruturada, fazendo com que o livro seja fácil de ler e compreender. Ela também faz um ótimo trabalho ao descrever o universo Star Wars, transportando o leitor para uma galáxia muito, muito distante.
Em resumo, "Padawan" é um livro cativante que fornece uma ótima visão dos primeiros anos de Obi-Wan Kenobi como um Jedi em formação. A autora escreveu muito bem, apresentando uma excelente caracterização dos personagens e uma narrativa envolvente. Se você é fã de Star Wars, certamente irá gostar desse livro.
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5.0 out of 5 stars explora muito bem os primeiros anos do Obi-Wan com Qui-gon
Reviewed in Brazil on April 4, 2023
Padawan é um livro que nos leva de volta aos primeiros anos de treinamento de Obi-Wan Kenobi com seu mestre Qui-Gon Jinn. A autora habilmente retrata a jornada emocionante e às vezes difícil de um jovem Padawan enquanto ele aprende a navegar no caminho Jedi.
Uma das coisas mais notáveis sobre este livro é como ele mostra as inseguranças e medos de Obi-Wan Kenobi. A ansiedade de se provar como um bom aprendiz e o medo de não estar à altura das expectativas de seu mestre são retratados de uma forma muito realista e humana. Além disso, o livro também explora a frustração que Obi-Wan sente quando descobre que não foi escolhido diretamente por Qui-Gon Jinn para ser seu Padawan, mas sim designado pelo Conselho Jedi através de uma decisão do Mestre Yoda.
O livro também apresenta uma ótima caracterização de Qui-Gon Jinn, mostrando sua paciência e sabedoria como um mestre Jedi. Já que o livro é centrado em Obi-Wan, é muito interessante ver a relação de mestre e aprendiz que se desenvolve entre os dois personagens.
A narrativa de "Padawan" é muito envolvente e mantém o leitor preso do início ao fim. A autora escreve de forma fluida e bem estruturada, fazendo com que o livro seja fácil de ler e compreender. Ela também faz um ótimo trabalho ao descrever o universo Star Wars, transportando o leitor para uma galáxia muito, muito distante.
Em resumo, "Padawan" é um livro cativante que fornece uma ótima visão dos primeiros anos de Obi-Wan Kenobi como um Jedi em formação. A autora escreveu muito bem, apresentando uma excelente caracterização dos personagens e uma narrativa envolvente. Se você é fã de Star Wars, certamente irá gostar desse livro.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good teen/young adult read.
Reviewed in Spain on July 3, 2024
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I bought it for the kids (I have a 13 y.o. and a 17 y.o.) and I ended up reading it too. Fun story and good candidate material to turn into a real life or animated extended backstory of Obi Wan Kenobi. It fully fits the Star Wars canon.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Into Obi-Wans mind...
Reviewed in Germany on December 31, 2022
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Describes perfectly Obi-Wans thougts, feelings and situation in a very plausible way (or the was that I would expect the behavior of him).
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Martina
5.0 out of 5 stars Affascinante scorcio nella vita di Obi-Wan Kenobi
Reviewed in Italy on December 6, 2022
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Consiglio vivamente questo libro a tutti i fan di Star Wars, soprattutto a coloro che amano il personaggio di Obi-Wan e non vedono l'ora di scoprire sempre nuove cose sui suoi anni di giovinezza. L'ho trovato un libro molto interessante. La storia è abbastanza semplice ma permette al lettore di conoscere un nuovo lato di Obi-Wan: quello più insicuro. I personaggi secondari sono interessanti e ben descritti. La trama è soddisfacente e Obi-Wan è assolutamente magnifico!
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