Star Wars Episode 1 Journal꞉ Queen Amidala

Star Wars: Journals

by Jude Watson

In order to save her planet and the people she holds dear to her heart, Queen Amidala must keep her identity a secret, in an action packed novel based on the blockbuster new film. Original. Movie tie-in.

Genres: Star Wars, Science Fiction, Fiction, Childrens, Middle Grade, Space, Young Adult

112 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1999

Reviews

[Rinn Ramli · Rating 3 out of 5]

bagi yang dah tengok episod 1, buku ni menceritakan perjalanan Queen Amidala dalam nada diari yang ditulis sendiri oleh beliau. insights yg menarik. bila banyak dialog tak rasa mcm baca journal lah pulak. Macam tgk balik episode 1 dari pov Padme Amidala.

masa ni anakin tak baligh lagi. so tak ada love story ya. :p. Amidala pon panggil dia Annie.

ada banyak gambar padme amidala dgn pakaian diraja dan mekap yang tebai seinci.

koleksi. mana ya aku dpt buku ni? *garupala

sure fine whatever
Rinn

[Miss Clark · Rating 4 out of 5]

At the time of reading this (not long after its publication), I really liked it. Must have read it at least four times. Padme/ Amidala was one of my favourite characters in The Phantom Menace and I really liked getting the insight into her character and thoughts provided by this "journal".

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this.

I picked up a copy of this fabulous book at a local used bookstore. I love Padmé so when I saw it, I snatched it as fast as I could (it was only .75 cents too). Well I am so happy that I did.

This journal was amazing! Reading the entries from Padmé's POV just gives another depth to Episode 1and her character. I loved reading her frustrations, fears, bravery, etc. I adore this book so much more than I can say.

[Julie · Rating 3 out of 5]

A retelling of The Phantom Menace from Queen Amidala's point of view. I thought it was well written, and offered a few insights into Padme's background on Naboo.

[Alexa · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5/5 I loved reading Episode 1 from Padme’s point of view and seeing things from a different perspective. It made me love the story even more. I only wish it was a little more detailed and didn’t jump through things so quickly.

[J.M. · Rating 3 out of 5]

I bought this because I enjoy the author's other Star Wars stories, and this doesn't disappoint. What I liked most about this book is that it tells the reader much more about Amidala/Padme than we learn in the movie, "Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace." We learn about her becoming queen at a young age (an elected position, not hereditary), the relationship she has with her handmaidens (including the one who risks her own life to impersonate the queen), and the odd detail (such as the symbolism of the mark of remembrance on her lip). I really liked learning more about Amidala as Queen of the Naboo and not solely as the future mother of Luke and Leia. Very informative.

[Graff Fuller · Rating 4 out of 5]

Star Wars: Episode I Journal - Queen Amidala by Jude Watson

Adventurous, funny, hopeful, inspiring, reflective, and tense.

Fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75 Stars

These Middle Grade retellings of Star War: Episode I: The Phantom Menace...from a "certain point of view"...this one from Queen Amidala, was fun to read.

Not a LOT of new things, but more from her POV. Since I've read the Padme trilogy by E.K. Johnston (Disney canon), I've read her POV through a lot of situations, but this early view was a LOT of fun.

There are three of these novellas, so I will be reading them BEFORE I get to the Middle Grade Jedi Quest series (which I'm excited for, but also want to get to more adult novels, too). Ugh.

[Megan Deppe · Rating 3 out of 5]

I felt one of two things while I was rereading this childhood favorite. One: "Ew, that's really creepy and weird", and two: "Wow why didn't we get more of this Amidala in the movies?!" Basically you can tell that this journal was written after the movies. There were a lot of hints about events that were going to come - like Anakin and Padmé falling in love - but in order to reference them, the characters have to sound really awkward and weird, since there should be now way of knowing/feeling what they do without knowing the future. That being said, I wish Amidala could have stayed this interesting as the movies went on - this specifies that she was practicing politics two years before she was elected as queen, which means she became a politician at the age of twelve, why weren't we capitalizing on that more?! All in all, it's a good childhood callback.

[Alyce Caswell · Rating 5 out of 5]

So I said about an hour ago that the Anakin journal was hugely influential on my writing at the time. Well, that had nothing on this! Jude Watson is my favourite of the YA Legends authors and she was certainly in fine form here. I feel like she really understood Padmé. Or perhaps I just prefer her characterisation of Padme over everyone else's! Journal books can be hit and miss... this one was a massive hit for me when I was a kid. It's still a hit for me now, to be honest.

[J.B. Mathias · Rating 2 out of 5]

While I like the idea of the journal format and how it lends itself to provide character depth and additional context for the story it falls flat when you're only getting the part of the story that the character experienced, they try to fill it in but some of the best parts of an already flawed story were left out, the Amidala part of Phantom Menace was arguably the weakest parts of the story, mostly politics. That being said it wasn't terrible and I still like Phantom Menace despite its flaws.

[Chuy Ruiz · Rating 3 out of 5]

A retelling of Episode I through Queen Amidala's eyes. A couple tidbits here and there that you don't get otherwise, but not a lot of new stuff you wouldn't know by watching the film. This is no longer canon though. In this book, the queen's decoy's are Panaka's idea, and in the Disney era, this was a new thing setup by Padme according to the new books.

[Gary Varga · Rating 4 out of 5]

Taking into consideration the target audience, young adults the term they use is, it goes into the thoughts of Queen Amidala/Padmé and expands on what we know from watching The Phantom Menace.

It could have just been a rehash of the film but it takes the opportunity to expand on it a bit.

Once I got used to the personal diary style of writing I found it quite enjoyable.

[Lexu · Rating 3 out of 5]

The only thing that can be said that hasn't already been said is that it's interesting how much of the Queen's confidence actually comes from her wardrobe itself.
Otherwise, we're just looking at her point of view of Episode 1.

[Nina · Rating 4 out of 5]

I felt it was too short, I know its supposed to be just a diary but it's so well-written, I never imagined to see this character's point of view.
Not only is it intriguing but it also leaves you craving for more.
That is the only drawback in my opinion, everything else is spot-on.

[Kristi West · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love Padme. I loved reading about her thoughts during episode 1. She had so much riding on her as a 14 year old queen. Her concern for her people and family was relatable. I also didn't know she grew up on a farm.

[Jurgen · Rating 3 out of 5]

A bit redundent, not really any new information except for a few details.

[Eva · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading Padmé’s perspective of the events from The Phantom Menace and the brief information and details of her life on Naboo

[Brad · Rating 3 out of 5]

This short book is basically the movie "The Phantom Menace" told from the view point of Queen Amidala, with a couple of good insights into her character, and thoughts.

[Matthew Juffs · Rating 3 out of 5]

This provides a good insight into Queen Amidala's thoughts and choices during The Phantom Menace. Another point of view is always good.

[Kat V · Rating 3 out of 5]

It’s good but not great. 3.2 stars. Definitely better than Anakin and worse than Maul. I wish it was a little more detailed and in depth but it is a children’s book. Not a bad read by any stretch.

[andie z (amzreads) · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's been ages since I've read this but I absolutely loved it as a kid. Padme was my hero and it was so fun to get to see the story through her eyes.

[Jay DeMoir · Rating 4 out of 5]

Amidala will always be one of my favorite Star Wars characters. I definitely enjoyed this journal from the past 🖤

[elana · Rating 4 out of 5]

A neat little book it’s basically Episode 1 but from Padme’s point of view. Great to read if you want to know more about her character.

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like this book a lot. I enjoy how we get to see everything through Amidala's mind. I love how we get to read about the behind the scenes with Sabe taking Amidala's place. Before this book you just see the movie and it's kind of confusing cause you don't expect that someone is taking the queen's place for protection. It's interesting to read about how both Padme and Amidala are different. Also, I like how we get to see all Amidala's thoughts and worries and see how she forms her plan to take back Naboo.

[Madison · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my favorite books during my Star Wars-obsessed childhood. Not that I'm not obsessed with Star Wars now, but now it's my Star Wars-obsessed adulthood.

I reread this thing probably over a dozen times. I would shimmy down into the covers of my high-high up bunk bed, click on my reading lamp and read this thing like it was made of gold. And I never grew tired of it.

Now I need to find my old copy and re-read it.

[Donna · Rating 4 out of 5]

A lot of the movie went over my head when I was a kid, so this book was actually incredibly helpful in sorting out when she was Padme and when she was Amidala in the movie. Granted, I don't think it would be too confusing now, if I ever watch it again on purpose, but the book is for kids, and it's effective for what it is, so, 4 stars.

[Janelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good for younger fans of the Star Wars series (like tweens), to further understand the Phantom Menace installment in the series. Although it was annoying how she refers to C3PO as 'Seethreepio' and R2D2 as 'Artoo' but ultimately it doesn't matter too much.

[A'ledyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book, just like I love Padme Amidala. I read it over and over and over again. I love how they show Padme's costumes in the pictures at the beginning of the chapters and the area she is in is the background of the page. Reading this book never grows old.

[Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was one of my absolute favorite books as a kid. I read it soon after Episode I was released, and being a 9-year-old girl, I thought Padme was the bees knees. This book brought me hours of enjoyment.

[Nicole · Rating 3 out of 5]

I reread it out of boredom. I actually think it would really help a younger child understand the movie better, especially from padme's point of view. For kids, its a really cute book, and I remember that when I was little I adored it.