Star Wars: The Last of the Jedi
Encyclopedia
The Last of the Jedi is a series of young adult
books written by Jude Watson
, begun in 2005. The series is set in the fictional Star Wars
Expanded Universe
, in the time period between the end of Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
and a few years prior to Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
. This series follows the life of Obi-Wan Kenobi
, following the events of Revenge of the Sith until he finds an ex-Padawan, Ferus Olin. From here to the end the series focuses on a little band of surviving Jedi.
finds himself settling into his exile
on Tatooine
. In between guarding baby Luke Skywalker
, he finds himself becoming accustomed to the life of a hermit, regretting the loss of Anakin Skywalker and brooding about the Jedi
lives that were lost. But when he hears that the former Jedi apprentice Ferus Olin is alive and a wanted fugitive on the planet Bellassa, he feels compelled to help save him. But can he risk leaving Luke unguarded? He eventually goes and finds himself alone, without backup, and facing the scrutiny of the newly formed Empire
. Little does he realize that by helping a Jedi he will help plant the seeds of the Rebellion
that will eventually overthrow the Empire.
Young adult literature
Young-adult fiction or young adult literature , also juvenile fiction, is fiction written for, published for, or marketed to adolescents and young adults, roughly ages 14 to 21. The Young Adult Library Services of the American Library Association defines a young adult as "someone between the...
books written by Jude Watson
Jude Watson
Judy Blundell, better known by her pseudonym Jude Watson, is an American novelist for young readers. Her book What I Saw and How I Lied won the National Book Award for Young People's Literature in 2008...
, begun in 2005. The series is set in the fictional Star Wars
Star Wars
Star Wars is an American epic space opera film series created by George Lucas. The first film in the series was originally released on May 25, 1977, under the title Star Wars, by 20th Century Fox, and became a worldwide pop culture phenomenon, followed by two sequels, released at three-year...
Expanded Universe
Star Wars Expanded Universe
The Star Wars Expanded Universe encompasses all of the officially licensed, fictional background of the Star Wars universe, outside of the six feature films produced by George Lucas. The expanded universe includes books, comic books, video games, spin-off films like Star Wars: The Clone Wars,...
, in the time period between the end of Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith is a 2005 American epic space opera film written and directed by George Lucas. It is the sixth and final film released in the Star Wars saga and the third in terms of the series' internal chronology....
and a few years prior to Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, originally released as Star Wars, is a 1977 American epic space opera film, written and directed by George Lucas. It is the first of six films released in the Star Wars saga: two subsequent films complete the original trilogy, while a prequel trilogy completes the...
. This series follows the life of Obi-Wan Kenobi
Obi-Wan Kenobi
Obi-Wan Kenobi is a fictional character in the Star Wars universe. He is one of several primary characters in the Star Wars series. Along with Darth Vader, R2-D2, and C-3PO, he is one of the few major characters to appear in all six Star Wars films...
, following the events of Revenge of the Sith until he finds an ex-Padawan, Ferus Olin. From here to the end the series focuses on a little band of surviving Jedi.
Synopsis
A few months after the events in Revenge of the Sith, Obi-Wan KenobiObi-Wan Kenobi
Obi-Wan Kenobi is a fictional character in the Star Wars universe. He is one of several primary characters in the Star Wars series. Along with Darth Vader, R2-D2, and C-3PO, he is one of the few major characters to appear in all six Star Wars films...
finds himself settling into his exile
Exile
Exile means to be away from one's home , while either being explicitly refused permission to return and/or being threatened with imprisonment or death upon return...
on Tatooine
Tatooine
Tatooine is a fictional planet and setting for many key scenes in the Star Wars saga, appearing in every Star Wars film except The Empire Strikes Back, although it is mentioned at the end of the movie...
. In between guarding baby Luke Skywalker
Luke Skywalker
Luke Skywalker is a fictional character and the main protagonist of the original film trilogy of the Star Wars franchise, where he is portrayed by Mark Hamill. He is introduced in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, in which he is forced to leave home, and finds himself apprenticed to the Jedi master...
, he finds himself becoming accustomed to the life of a hermit, regretting the loss of Anakin Skywalker and brooding about the Jedi
Jedi
The Jedi are characters in the Star Wars universe and the series's main protagonists. The Jedi use a power called the Force and weapons called lightsabers, which emit a controlled energy flow in the shape of a sword, in order to serve and protect the Republic and the galaxy at large from conflict...
lives that were lost. But when he hears that the former Jedi apprentice Ferus Olin is alive and a wanted fugitive on the planet Bellassa, he feels compelled to help save him. But can he risk leaving Luke unguarded? He eventually goes and finds himself alone, without backup, and facing the scrutiny of the newly formed Empire
Galactic Empire (Star Wars)
The Galactic Empire is one of the main factions in the fictional universe of Star Wars. It is a galaxy-spanning regime established by the series' lead villain, Palpatine, to replace the Galactic Republic in Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. The Galactic Empire is introduced in Star Wars...
. Little does he realize that by helping a Jedi he will help plant the seeds of the Rebellion
Rebel Alliance
The Alliance to Restore the Republic is an interstellar faction of the fictional universe of Star Wars....
that will eventually overthrow the Empire.
Books
- The Desperate MissionThe Last of the Jedi: The Desperate MissionThe Desperate Mission is the first book in Jude Watson's series The Last of the Jedi.-Summary:The Empire has risen. The Jedi Order has been destroyed. As far as the Emperor is concerned, the Jedi are all but extinct....
by Jude WatsonJude WatsonJudy Blundell, better known by her pseudonym Jude Watson, is an American novelist for young readers. Her book What I Saw and How I Lied won the National Book Award for Young People's Literature in 2008...
(Y) - Dark WarningThe Last of the Jedi: Dark WarningDark Warning is the 2nd book in Jude Watson's series The Last of the Jedi.-Summary:Obi-Wan Kenobi is on a mission. Along with theformer Jedi apprentice Ferus Olin and a headstrongkid named Trever, he is trying to keep the Jedi's most...
by Jude WatsonJude WatsonJudy Blundell, better known by her pseudonym Jude Watson, is an American novelist for young readers. Her book What I Saw and How I Lied won the National Book Award for Young People's Literature in 2008...
(Y) - UnderworldThe Last of the Jedi: UnderworldUnderworld is the 3rd book in Jude Watson's series The Last of the Jedi-Summary:As a Jedi apprentice, Ferus Olin had to leave the Jedi Temple in disgrace. Now he must return to redeem himself—and save the future of the Jedi Order...
by Jude WatsonJude WatsonJudy Blundell, better known by her pseudonym Jude Watson, is an American novelist for young readers. Her book What I Saw and How I Lied won the National Book Award for Young People's Literature in 2008...
(Y) - Death on NabooThe Last of the Jedi: Death on NabooDeath on Naboo is the fourth book in Jude Watson's series The Last of the Jedi.-Summary:Ex-Jedi Ferus Olin has been imprisoned by the Empire. His crime? Trying to save the Jedi Order....
by Jude WatsonJude WatsonJudy Blundell, better known by her pseudonym Jude Watson, is an American novelist for young readers. Her book What I Saw and How I Lied won the National Book Award for Young People's Literature in 2008...
(Y) - A Tangled WebThe Last of the Jedi: A Tangled WebA Tangled Web is the fifth book in Jude Watson's series The Last of the Jedi.-Summary:Since Palpatine's takeover, he believes his power is absolute. He controls everything, including the senate. He is the leader of the evil Sith....
by Jude WatsonJude WatsonJudy Blundell, better known by her pseudonym Jude Watson, is an American novelist for young readers. Her book What I Saw and How I Lied won the National Book Award for Young People's Literature in 2008...
(Y) - Return of the Dark SideThe Last of the Jedi: Return of the Dark SideReturn of the Dark Side is the sixth book in Jude Watson's series The Last of the Jedi.-Summary:Things go wrong when Palpatine comes to Samaria, ordering Ferus, who is a double agent, to kill his companions. Years ago, when they were both Jedi Apprentices, Ferus Olin and Anakin Skywalker were rivals...
by Jude WatsonJude WatsonJudy Blundell, better known by her pseudonym Jude Watson, is an American novelist for young readers. Her book What I Saw and How I Lied won the National Book Award for Young People's Literature in 2008...
(Y) - Secret WeaponThe Last of the Jedi: Secret WeaponSecret Weapon is the 7th book in the Last of the Jedi series. It is written by Jude Watson, and distributed by Scholastic.-Summary:...
by Jude WatsonJude WatsonJudy Blundell, better known by her pseudonym Jude Watson, is an American novelist for young readers. Her book What I Saw and How I Lied won the National Book Award for Young People's Literature in 2008...
(Y) - Against the EmpireThe Last of the Jedi: Against the EmpireAgainst the Empire is the eighth book in the series The Last of the Jedi.-Synopsis:Power grows, rebels face a choice: give in... or fight. Some form pockets of resistance on battleground planets . Some go undercover, trying to fight the Empire from the inside, and others watch and wait.For Ferus...
by Jude WatsonJude WatsonJudy Blundell, better known by her pseudonym Jude Watson, is an American novelist for young readers. Her book What I Saw and How I Lied won the National Book Award for Young People's Literature in 2008...
(2007) (Y) - The Last of the Jedi: Master of Deception by Jude WatsonJude WatsonJudy Blundell, better known by her pseudonym Jude Watson, is an American novelist for young readers. Her book What I Saw and How I Lied won the National Book Award for Young People's Literature in 2008...
(Y) - The Last of the Jedi: Reckoning by Jude WatsonJude WatsonJudy Blundell, better known by her pseudonym Jude Watson, is an American novelist for young readers. Her book What I Saw and How I Lied won the National Book Award for Young People's Literature in 2008...
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