The purpose of star wars thrills is to put all the star wars news from the week of april 3, 2020 in one location. Outbound flight by timothy zahn features obiwan and anakin, set between episodes i and ii. Ahsokas argument with obiwan ahsokas conflict with obiwan can serve as a lesson in disagreement and debate. It is set during the early days of obi wan s exile on tatooine.
Lucasfilm has added a new writer to the obiwan kenobi star wars. Would readers be frustrated at not getting any insight into obiwans head at all. Im looking for some good novels starring obiwan kenobi or at least ones that feature him a good amount. Episode iii revenge of the sith and episode iv a new hope, obiwan kenobi comes to the aid of the. The books follow the adventures of young jedi obi wan kenobi and his master, quigon jinn, before the events of star wars. Collecting the life and legend of obi wan kenobi, the rise and fall of darth vader, a new hope. With books like kenobi or comics like marvels monthly star wars series, the plot generally revolves around obiwan being called out of hiding to deal with an enemy that threatens the lars. The novel takes place between the events of star wars. When the jedi dispersed, anakin was waiting in the hallway for obiwan. After years of speculation and secrecy, ewan mcgregors return as star wars favorite and allaround nice guy jedi obiwan kenobi is starting to come into view. We are major star wars fans and obi wan kenobi is one of our favorite characters so hearing about and then finding this book was great for us. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Her favorite characters obiwan, so she wants some novels to read featuring him while shes at college. Within the original trilogy he serves as a supporting character and is portrayed by english actor alec guinness, while in the later released prequel trilogy.
Jedi apprentice is a popular series of books in the fictional star wars legends universe, published between 1999 and 2002. However, while many star wars fans are excited about obiwans triumphant return to liveaction, there are also a few skeptics out there. Hello, i was wondering if some people could recommend the best books about obi wan kenobi to read. He notes that, while a delay is happening, lucasfilm are confident in the story and want to take extra time to make it better. Kenobi is a novel written by author john jackson miller. Benjedi master obiwan kenobi, hero of the clone wars, traitor to the. The obiwan kenobi disney plus series is currently scheduled to begin production in january 2021 after writing delays pushed production back. Calling on events of all 6 movies, and books like splinters of the minds eye, shadow of the empire, as well as the star wars comics like outlander and the star wars legacy series. I didnt expect action, space battlesor even a lightsaber, considering that obi wan is supposed to be keeping a low profile. Loved reading this but the twist at the end is top drawer. Jude watson is the primary author of the series, although the first book was written by dave wolverton. The obiwan kenobi series has a new writer on board since the last one departed in january.
Mace windu glared, unconvinced, at obiwan, and kenobi felt a smirk tug at his lips. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read star wars. However, as they brave bandits, dragons, tornadoes, and many other dangers, they may realize feelings that finally have the chance to come to light. Overall a book which shows us how kind and decent obi wan is id recommend to any star wars fan. The only thing standing between obiwan kenobi and jedi knighthood is a lesson he must learn from his jedi master, but the only place where he can learn that lesson is in the middle of an intergalactic war. Im looking for some good novels starring obiwan kenobi or at least ones. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. As one of the tenandahalf people who became star wars fans after seeing the phantom menace, obiwan kenobi was my jedi hero more than luke or anakin skywalker ever were. However, mcgregor knew about the project as far as back in 2015, and until 2019, he was forced to withhold information in interviews. So when i responded to shelly with an approval for the book. The life and legend of obiwan kenobi by ryder windham. Life and legend of obi wan kenobi disney junior novel ebook.
I have to say i did really enjoy reexamining things from obi wan s perspective. What if obiwan brought anakin back to the light in revenge of the sith. With the home release of the final film in the skywalker saga this week, star wars. This book mainly revolves around the relationships obi wan has with the other characters in the story and how these develop, as well as a few problems with tusken raiders and so forth. Kenobi takes place between the end of episode iii revenge of the sith and the beginning of episode iv a new hope star wars with obiwan kenobi living on tatooine and secretly looking out for young luke skywalker as he grows up. I have to say i did really enjoy reexamining things from obiwans perspective.
The story of the legendary jedi duo is one of tragedy, friendship, and redemption. The books follow the adventures of young jedi obiwan kenobi and his master, quigon jinn, before the events of star wars. My sister just recently got into star wars, and shes heading off to college soon. The short story incognito from star wars insider 143 was written as a tiein.
Gray will pen master and apprentice, starring quigon jinn and obiwan kenobi, while johnston will write queens shadow, exploring padmes history. The rise of skywalker, weve been thinking about two of the sagas greatest jedi. Kenobi by john jackson miller goodreads share book. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Thankfully, in the low lighting of the room, it wasnt visible. For graphic novels and comics, see list of star wars comic books. Please help improve this list or discuss it on the talk page. Johnston are returning to the star wars galaxy with new novels. In this thrilling prequel to the postreturn of the jedi novel survivors quest, author timothy zahn finally tells the full story of the ultimately doomed outbound flight. New star wars novel covers obiwan and quigon screen rant. A new hope and create epic new tales this hot star wars building toy includes obiwan kenobi and luke skywalker minifigures with lightsabers, r2d2, plus a tusken raider minifigure for conflict play. Part of jude watsons massive series of star wars books published by scholastic, the way of the apprentice begins a ten book series about obi wan kenobi training anakin skywalker jedi quest. Anyone have any recommendations for other books about obi wan to. Now join them a few years into the chosen one anakins.
Talks about a potential obiwan kenobicentric movie as part of the anthology series arose, and ewan mcgregor, the actor who played kenobi in the star wars prequel trilogy, was approached to reprise the role. Take a deep dive into the story of anakin skywalker and obiwan kenobi in s always two feature, exploring their journey in the films, star wars. There is also a scholastic book that is already out about kenobi from. For a novel set on tatooine, particularly during obiwans exile, i didnt walk into this book. For reference books, see list of star wars reference books. Untitled obiwan kenobi television series wookieepedia. Tatooinea harsh desert world where farmers toil in the heat of two suns while trying to protect themselves and their loved ones from the marauding tusken raiders. Ewan mcgregor will be reprising his role as obiwan kenobi for the series, which takes place eight years after the events of star wars. Obiwan kenobi is paired with an old friend to find a mysterious desert flower on the planet sarga.
For a novel set on tatooine, particularly during obi wan s exile, i didnt walk into this book expecting, well, traditional star wars. Star wars books and comics about obiwan kenobi what to read. Path to truth is not a numbered entry in the series, it should probably be considered book 1. A kind of star wars retelling of native americans and cowboys. Obiwan and scheduled for a pconly release is a video game released on december 20, 2001 for the xbox to tell of obiwan kenobis tale up to and through the battle of naboo.
Jedi master obiwan kenobi may have had the higher ground on mustafar, but does that mean he was more powerful than his padawan anakin skywalker. Before their military heroism in the clone wars, before their tragic battle on mustafar, and many decades before their final confrontation on the death star, they were master obiwan kenobi and his young padawan, anakin skywalker. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise created by george lucas, which began with the eponymous 1977 film and quickly became a worldwide popculture phenomenon. Star wars books and comics about obiwan kenobi what to. I have fond memories of reading new jedi apprentice books every other month, and i had really enjoyed windham. Lucasfilm has reportedly hired joby harold to take over as writer of the series which is scheduled to begin shooting in nine months.
If youre a star wars nerd, then youll love this book. A star wars story, didnt perform as well as disney had hoped, the obiwan side story was reportedly taken off the. The resistance broadcast obiwan kenobi disney plus. I recently picked up the book kenboi and i freaken love it, though i do wish ben was in it more. Ewan mcgregor addresses obiwan kenobi delay star wars. In this original novel set between the events of star wars.
The tusken raiders are described in a parallel fashion as native american tribes are to american west stories. The obiwan kenobi disney plus series has a new writer and the choice has us scratching our heads. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading star wars. Part of jude watsons massive series of star wars books published by scholastic, the way of the apprentice begins a tenbook series about obiwan kenobi training anakin skywalker jedi quest. She sat down, followed by her son across the table from her. The book, set in the universe of star wars, takes place between the movies revenge of the sith and a new hope and tells the arrival of obi wan kenobi on tatooine with the little luke.
Deborah chow to direct obiwan kenobi series exclusively. Though all eyes are on the boy anakin skywalker, there is another young man making his rite of passage. The franchise has been expanded into various films and other media, including television series, video games, novels, comic books, theme park attractions, and themed. It explains obiwan kenobi and his journeys through being a jedi. When they finished, obiwan did the dishes and went outside to play with his neighbor. Many other jedi like adi gallia, eeth koth, plo koon, saesee.