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Star Wars: Jedi Quest #8
The Changing of the Guard
Fissures between Obi-Wan and Anakin grow in the next thrilling installment in the best-selling Jedi Quest series.
Obi-Wan, Anakin, and another pair of Jedi must try to retrieve an evil scientist from a planet run by criminals as a refuge for other criminals. In order to do this, they have to go undercover -- as the kind of scum they usually try to catch. Will the means be worth the ends? Or will Anakin learn too much about the seamier side of the galaxy?
Obi-Wan, Anakin, and another pair of Jedi must try to retrieve an evil scientist from a planet run by criminals as a refuge for other criminals. In order to do this, they have to go undercover -- as the kind of scum they usually try to catch. Will the means be worth the ends? Or will Anakin learn too much about the seamier side of the galaxy?
160 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published March 1, 2004
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May 9, 2020
Actual rating is 3.5 stars.
This is part of a series that explores the relationship between Obi-Wan and Anakin. This series should be read in order as each book builds on previous ones. In this one, the Jedi devise a scheme to capture someone who has relocated to a planet which has no extradition. They get more than they bargained for.
I have enjoyed this series and this one might be one of my favorites of this series. This series is about the development between master and padawan and we finally get to see what that development has created. The reason that this book is one of my favorites in this series is that it fits perfectly in this universe while giving us some terrific character development for a minor character. I liked how this book showed corrupt government and its affects on the majority of its inhabitants. The development for the character Ferus was well received as we see why him and Anakin don't see eye to eye. Even with all these developments the author does an excellent job in moving the pieces into position as this series is winding down.
This has been an enjoyable series throughout and this one might be my favorite. This series is about the relationship but this book offers so much more. If you want to explore this relationship between master and padawan this series does an nice job of portraying this relationship.
This is part of a series that explores the relationship between Obi-Wan and Anakin. This series should be read in order as each book builds on previous ones. In this one, the Jedi devise a scheme to capture someone who has relocated to a planet which has no extradition. They get more than they bargained for.
I have enjoyed this series and this one might be one of my favorites of this series. This series is about the development between master and padawan and we finally get to see what that development has created. The reason that this book is one of my favorites in this series is that it fits perfectly in this universe while giving us some terrific character development for a minor character. I liked how this book showed corrupt government and its affects on the majority of its inhabitants. The development for the character Ferus was well received as we see why him and Anakin don't see eye to eye. Even with all these developments the author does an excellent job in moving the pieces into position as this series is winding down.
This has been an enjoyable series throughout and this one might be my favorite. This series is about the relationship but this book offers so much more. If you want to explore this relationship between master and padawan this series does an nice job of portraying this relationship.
May 27, 2020
obi-wan kenobi: anakin skywalker? well, my padawan is— [trips] [hundreds of thousands of photos of anakin spill out of robe] oh dear these arent mine i'm just [gathering them up frantically sweating] listen the council just wanted [thousands of pictures of anakin scatter across the floor] there's a logical explanation for this
January 10, 2024
Set in 23BBY
Obi-Wan and Anakin go undercover on the corrupt planet Romin to capture an evil scientist. Disguised as the Slam gang, they join forces with the resistance to overthrow the oppressive government. The plan goes wrong.. and the Jedi are aided by a rescue team (including Mace Windu) and manage to track the criminals for future pursuit. Overall, the story was just ok. Nothing to see here, nothing to gain besides a simple plot.
Obi-Wan and Anakin go undercover on the corrupt planet Romin to capture an evil scientist. Disguised as the Slam gang, they join forces with the resistance to overthrow the oppressive government. The plan goes wrong.. and the Jedi are aided by a rescue team (including Mace Windu) and manage to track the criminals for future pursuit. Overall, the story was just ok. Nothing to see here, nothing to gain besides a simple plot.
February 3, 2016
Anakin hit a breaking point in the last book, spilling out his fears to Obi-Wan, and it's the best thing that has happened for their relationship. This Master-Padawan team is finally what it should be, but things in the galaxy are only getting worse.
Obi-Wan and Anakin have been attempting to track down mad scientist Jenna Zan Arbor. Finally, they know where she is, but capturing her will require them and Siri and Ferus to impersonate a gang of criminals. Anakin and Ferus finally come to a decent working relationship, but Ferus's forebodings continue to foreshadow Revenge of the Sith. The Jedi have to make some tough decisions, where there is no clear right way. It's difficult for them, but, as Obi-Wan says, they have to make the best decision they can with the information they have at the moment. It kind of reminds me of what the Doctor said in "Mummy on the Orient Express": "Sometimes all the choices you have are bad ones, but you still have to choose." Ferus gets more character development in this book, which I liked. It's easier to see how he journeys into the person he has become by Last of the Jedi, easier to see who he really is underneath his "perfect Padawan" exterior. While impersonating criminals is a questionable tactic, it's not treated lightly. Mace Windu has a clear dislike of the whole thing. But again, "sometimes all the choices you have are bad ones, but you still have to choose."
Obi-Wan and Anakin have been attempting to track down mad scientist Jenna Zan Arbor. Finally, they know where she is, but capturing her will require them and Siri and Ferus to impersonate a gang of criminals. Anakin and Ferus finally come to a decent working relationship, but Ferus's forebodings continue to foreshadow Revenge of the Sith. The Jedi have to make some tough decisions, where there is no clear right way. It's difficult for them, but, as Obi-Wan says, they have to make the best decision they can with the information they have at the moment. It kind of reminds me of what the Doctor said in "Mummy on the Orient Express": "Sometimes all the choices you have are bad ones, but you still have to choose." Ferus gets more character development in this book, which I liked. It's easier to see how he journeys into the person he has become by Last of the Jedi, easier to see who he really is underneath his "perfect Padawan" exterior. While impersonating criminals is a questionable tactic, it's not treated lightly. Mace Windu has a clear dislike of the whole thing. But again, "sometimes all the choices you have are bad ones, but you still have to choose."
June 24, 2022
Another great entry in this series, complete with a cliffhanger ending.
August 23, 2024
The Changing of the Guard by Jude Watson - Eighth book in the Jedi Quest series of novellas
adventurous challenging funny hopeful inspiring reflective tense.
Fast-paced
Plot or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters are a main focus? Yes
4.0 Stars
It was another really good story. These novellas...are like The Clone Wars TV series. They are on a mission of the week, there's a moral dilemna that they are confronted with, and Obi-Wan, Anakin, Yoda, Mace Windu, or someone...has to make a choice, that NOT everyone would agree with, but is now seen as the lesser of two evils...in hopes of drawing nearer to their goal of bringing peace to the Galaxy.
Had fun with this one. Would've loved to see Ewan McGregor as Obi-Wan Kenobi as Slam. That visual is just fun to think about. Hmmm.
Anakin's growth is evident in this story, but so is Obi-Wan's. They really are becoming the team that we will later see in the aforementioned Clone Wars.
About their mission? Well, better luck in the next book/story, but as for me...I was entertained in this incredible Galaxy, far, far away.s
adventurous challenging funny hopeful inspiring reflective tense.
Fast-paced
Plot or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters are a main focus? Yes
4.0 Stars
It was another really good story. These novellas...are like The Clone Wars TV series. They are on a mission of the week, there's a moral dilemna that they are confronted with, and Obi-Wan, Anakin, Yoda, Mace Windu, or someone...has to make a choice, that NOT everyone would agree with, but is now seen as the lesser of two evils...in hopes of drawing nearer to their goal of bringing peace to the Galaxy.
Had fun with this one. Would've loved to see Ewan McGregor as Obi-Wan Kenobi as Slam. That visual is just fun to think about. Hmmm.
Anakin's growth is evident in this story, but so is Obi-Wan's. They really are becoming the team that we will later see in the aforementioned Clone Wars.
About their mission? Well, better luck in the next book/story, but as for me...I was entertained in this incredible Galaxy, far, far away.s
January 31, 2020
Yes! Obi-Wan and Anakin communicated last book!
That sets the stage for this book, in which they are actually in sync! There's plenty of undercover insanity. Also, we get Siri and Ferus, and we get to actually look at Ferus's personality. I must tell you that he is my own dear child whom I love. And he's right.
He was right in this book, when everybody else was wrong. He spoke to Obi-Wan in confidence about what he fears for Anakin, and he was right. *tears open button-up to reveal FERUS WAS RIGHT T-shirt underneath*
That sets the stage for this book, in which they are actually in sync! There's plenty of undercover insanity. Also, we get Siri and Ferus, and we get to actually look at Ferus's personality. I must tell you that he is my own dear child whom I love. And he's right.
He was right in this book, when everybody else was wrong. He spoke to Obi-Wan in confidence about what he fears for Anakin, and he was right. *tears open button-up to reveal FERUS WAS RIGHT T-shirt underneath*
June 23, 2020
On the trail of the most dangerous villain in the Republic, Master Kenobi and his Padawan find themselves caught up in a planetary insurrection.
Watson's 'Jedi Quest' begins to draw the readers towards the inevitable downfall of Anakin Skywalker.
Watson's 'Jedi Quest' begins to draw the readers towards the inevitable downfall of Anakin Skywalker.
November 4, 2017
Revelations for Both Padawans in this Chapter
Another exciting chapter in the Jedi Quest series. This edition finds Obi-Wan, Anakin, Siri Tachi and her Padawan Ferus Olin posing as criminals to catch a rogue scientist who experiments on Jedi. Many twists and turns happen in this chapter and we are building to an explosive climax. Of particular note in this book are the Padawan experiences. Anakin gains new powers of Force perception. We are also given insight into Ferus. Known as the perfect Padawan and Anakin's rival, we see insight into how he feels and it is heartbreaking. Pay attention to his arc in this series, as he will be the focus of the next series, Last of the Jedi. Another thrilling book from Jude Watson.
Another exciting chapter in the Jedi Quest series. This edition finds Obi-Wan, Anakin, Siri Tachi and her Padawan Ferus Olin posing as criminals to catch a rogue scientist who experiments on Jedi. Many twists and turns happen in this chapter and we are building to an explosive climax. Of particular note in this book are the Padawan experiences. Anakin gains new powers of Force perception. We are also given insight into Ferus. Known as the perfect Padawan and Anakin's rival, we see insight into how he feels and it is heartbreaking. Pay attention to his arc in this series, as he will be the focus of the next series, Last of the Jedi. Another thrilling book from Jude Watson.
December 3, 2015
6 months after the events of book 7, Obi-Wan & Anakin head to Romin, along with Siri & Ferus. They're disguised as criminals, as the world harbors such beings, and they hope to get ahold of Jenna Zan Arbor. But they discover there's something even worse than Zan Arbor going on.
I love how Ferus is able to explain why he fears Anakin - he sees his heart, and that Anakin determines something is 'right' and then does whatever he can to fix a situation. Ferus already sees Anakin as a dictator - if you don't see it my way, I'm going to make you see.
Seeing adult Obi-Wan with his friends warmed my heart.
I love how Ferus is able to explain why he fears Anakin - he sees his heart, and that Anakin determines something is 'right' and then does whatever he can to fix a situation. Ferus already sees Anakin as a dictator - if you don't see it my way, I'm going to make you see.
Seeing adult Obi-Wan with his friends warmed my heart.
August 9, 2020
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Young adult: Jude Watson has penned several Young Adult sagas for Star Wars. If you compare them with their more mature brothers and sisters you will be disappointed. These stories must be read if you look for a quick and easy fix for Star Wars. Nothing more.
Frenzy: this is the main strength of the book. Short story with plenty of action in a festival of everything that makes Star Wars great. But I must admit this author’s formula is being overused. I would have loved more writers taking their chance in the Young Adult sagas.
Undercover: a nice undercover mission for our favourite group of jedis. I love the banter between Siri and Obi-Wan. It is pretty fun to read! The mission itself goes sideways, by the way. It is not a spoiler… it was a given.
Young adult: Jude Watson has penned several Young Adult sagas for Star Wars. If you compare them with their more mature brothers and sisters you will be disappointed. These stories must be read if you look for a quick and easy fix for Star Wars. Nothing more.
Frenzy: this is the main strength of the book. Short story with plenty of action in a festival of everything that makes Star Wars great. But I must admit this author’s formula is being overused. I would have loved more writers taking their chance in the Young Adult sagas.
Undercover: a nice undercover mission for our favourite group of jedis. I love the banter between Siri and Obi-Wan. It is pretty fun to read! The mission itself goes sideways, by the way. It is not a spoiler… it was a given.
August 28, 2021
Quite an interesting adventure. We see more into the mind of Ferus. He is autistic possibly? And we see Anakin start coming into his power a little more.
The plotline itself is interesting. Though I don't like the implication that inside every woman, even the ones with a gruff exterior that there's a little bit of slut.
Not that Women can't be sexy or enjoy being sexy. Being Scantily clad and manipulating men, and then having the teenagers comment that they think she likes it and pretends she doesn't is a little much though. Especially since this is a children's book.
The plotline itself is interesting. Though I don't like the implication that inside every woman, even the ones with a gruff exterior that there's a little bit of slut.
Not that Women can't be sexy or enjoy being sexy. Being Scantily clad and manipulating men, and then having the teenagers comment that they think she likes it and pretends she doesn't is a little much though. Especially since this is a children's book.
December 25, 2023
Niinkään kirjan tapahtumat eivät minua näissä Star Wars -kirjoissa kiinnosta kuin hahmot, heidän väliset suhteensa ja ajatuksensa. Anakinin mielensisäistä maailmaa on mielenkiintoista seurata, kuinka hän kamppailee hyvyyden ja pimeän puolen houkutusten välillä, ja kuinka hän käyttää Voimaa ja oppii siitä uusia asioita jatkuvasti. Myös Obi-Wanin ja Anakinin suhdetta on kiinnostavaa seurata, kuinka he lähentyvät ja etääntyvät toisistaan tapahtumien myötä. Tykkään siitä, miten hauskoja Star Warsit ovat.
January 2, 2018
Cute kid oriented Jedi heist style story, though I wish there was a bit more closure for the main plot. Characters well set and have the appropriate issues for this place in their stories. I think it would have been better if the cover was less generic and showed their undercover appearance, but the author had little influence, I'd bet. The lessons for Anakin may be too subtle for the young readers, though present. Still, enjoyable, too bad the series is out of print.
May 15, 2019
Yesssssssssssss, finally the rift between Obi-Wan and Anakin has closed. After reading about the conflicts between Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon for 18 books of the previous series, I was getting a little tired of the constant quibbling between Anakin and Obi-Wan. Now the series settles into showing how their relationship can be so close, and yet Obi-Wan can still miss or ignore all the warning signs about Anakin's fall.
June 12, 2023
An excellent return to form and a fun adventure in one package. I am relieved to find that Ferus is no longer so annoying as a character - and I enjoyed Siri and Obi-Wan's interactions, which felt more natural than in some previous instalments of the series. Everything about this book was on point. Heck, I don't usually like cliffhangers and I was more excited than annoyed by this one!
May 28, 2024
Oh and now Zan Arbor is back too? Interesting story here, it's a shame we never get to actually see Siri, Bant, Ferus or any of these other Jedi that are very important in the main characters storylines.
Anakin also reveals how he can 'read people's hearts' through the Force, which lends a lot to the theory of being able to influence people without him realizing.
Anakin also reveals how he can 'read people's hearts' through the Force, which lends a lot to the theory of being able to influence people without him realizing.
December 5, 2017
Anakin comes into his own in this entry. His force powers show what’s to come for the “chosen one”. He even manages to get along with Ferus and he and Obi Wan are much more comfortable with each other.
April 10, 2019
The end is near and things are getting dark.
Changing of the Guard gets this series back on track with both the return of Jenna Zan Arbor and Granta Omega and the coming confrontation is gonna be a good one.
2 more books to go.
Changing of the Guard gets this series back on track with both the return of Jenna Zan Arbor and Granta Omega and the coming confrontation is gonna be a good one.
2 more books to go.
February 25, 2021
Not what I was expecting.
Almost a side trip from the main thread, but it gets neatly knitted back in. A new mission begins, which is all part of the grand plan. Let the journey begin.
Almost a side trip from the main thread, but it gets neatly knitted back in. A new mission begins, which is all part of the grand plan. Let the journey begin.
September 19, 2022
uncover is always absolute peak. loved anakin and ferus finally getting along and loved obi wan and anakin also getting along. siri also was so perfect and mace had peak “tired of dealing with qui-gon’s kids” vibes. and anakin got a flamethrower so obviously great all around
January 30, 2019
Will Anakin and Ferus become friends? Who is Granta Omega really? Questions, questions and only 2 more books to go. Exciting!
February 2, 2020
An interesting turn in the series!
July 2, 2020
The Jedi head to a crime planet to infiltrate and find some head criminals. Of course things don't go to plan...
October 17, 2020
REALLY good ferus moments, can't wait till he grows out of his liberal phase. siri....dyke
January 29, 2022
A dark and believable story that gives great character depth and interactions, all while having an interesting story that's unique from any other in the series.
April 6, 2022
Good book. I enjoyed the return of some old villains. This definitely should be read with the rest of this series and after reading the entire Jedi Apprentice series.
August 10, 2023
Kind of wondering if this series is losing a bit of steam at this point. I did like the banter between Obi-Wan and Siri.
February 8, 2024
I enjoyed this . I love seeing deeper characterizations of Ferus . I love seeing siri and obi wan together. The plot was good as well .
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