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The Day of Reckoning (Star Wars: Jedi Apprentice, Book 8)

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The End of a Trilogy
good padawan gone bad
The Day Reckoning a Story Arc
Star Wars 8 review
Still immensely enjoyable

The Day of Reckoning (Star Wars: Jedi Apprentice, Book 8)
Jude Watson
Manufacturer: Scholastic Paperbacks
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0590520792

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The End of a Trilogy.......2005-08-31

This book ended an underlying trilogy story within this series that started in book 6. Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon are reunited as Padawan and Master, which isn't really a spoiler if you have ever seen Ep 1.

The further I dive into this series, the more I like it. Each book has a better story and the characters develop more depth as well.

For a quick, easy and fun read I would recommend this entire series.

good padawan gone bad.......2004-06-17

This is one of my favorite books. I always like books where good guys go bad. Xanatos was Qui-Gon Jinns former padawan. He already went to the dark side. When Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan Kenobi went on a mission to Telos Xanatos' home planet. They ran into a surprise. Xanatos was waiting for them. They fell into many of Xanatos' traps yet in the end of the book the jedi manages to put Xanatos in a similar trap. This is one of the best books yet and I love it. It shows ones evil fall and anothers redemption as a jedi. Qui-gon is finally letting go of Xanatos and accepting Obi-Wan, This sets a background for the entire saga of Star Wars. I would just like to say that I have read all of the Star Wars kids books and I am the biggest fan. I know what I'm talking about. May the force be with all who read this book.

The Day Reckoning a Story Arc.......2003-05-01

I've been reading the Jedi Apprentice books to my son (Alex) off and on for the last three years, and he's loved them - and so have I. I still read them to him even though he's getting old enough to read them himself, just so I can have an excuse to read young adult books (yes they are that good).

We've followed the early adventures of Qui-Gon Jinn and young Obi-Wan Kenobi and have been enthralled with the ongoing Xanatos conflict (Xanatos is Qui-Gon's former apprentice introduced to us in the second book of the series "Star Wars Jedi Apprentice: The Dark Rival") . Over the last few book there has been a large story arc concerning Obi-Wan leaving the Jedi order that reaches its conclusion here, and we were happy to see its well thought out end (following a story that long has been a challenging task for my son). However about halfway through this well written epic adventure (as good as any published for adults), I realized that story elements that were set in motion during the very first books (the equally great "Star Wars Jedi Apprentice: The Rising Force" and the aforementioned "Dark Rival") were now coming to a head.

At first I was concerned that my son wouldn't remember all that had come before (in the last 8 books) but just as with Bruck's story in the last book ("Star Wars Jedi Apprentice: The Captive Temple") it came back to him and that speaks volumes about the quality of Jude Watson's writing - that in an age were so much is disposable and easily forgotten, these books have left a lasting impression with my boy.

We look forward to breaking the spine of the next book in the series, to see what adventures await Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan, and if they are anything like what has come before - I know we're in for a treat.

Star Wars 8 review.......2003-03-01

I have been a star wars fan since I was 8 and this is one of the best star wars books i ever read. I gets to the story of Qui-Gon and obi wan vs. Xanatos. Books 7 and 2 of this seires will help you understand this one better. Qui-Gon and Obi Wan go to Xanato's home planet of Telos to find him and bring him to justice. There they will try to become master and apprintice once again if Xanatos dosen't [destroy] them first. This is a page turner I read it in one day it was so good. The ending is suprising and makes you wonder for a second. Reading all the series leading up to this book will make this a must have for star wars fans. To me there are two parts two this series books 1-8 which is the begining of the master apprintice relationship part two books 9-18 watches the relationship grow overtime and introduce new allies and enemys. out of part one this is the best book. To me it is the 3rd best book in the series the only books that top it are books 15,and 16. The only flaw with this book is that it was predictable except in chapter 2 and the second to last chapter. The cover of the book front and back give away some of the best parts. Still Jude Watson managed to make a great star wars book.

Still immensely enjoyable.......2003-01-14

Jude Watson deserves all of the praise that has been heaped upon her for the Jedi Apprentice series. Writing in prose ideal for 7-9 year olds, she nevertheless communicates with adults on levels both subtle and profound. She has masterfully charted the relationship of Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan, leading them on a path so believable and so multi-faceted that readers of all ages should be left both moved and impressed.

The Day of Reckoning presents both a reconciliation and a growth in the relationship of our two Jedi heroes, as they travel to the planet Telos to track down Qui-Gon's former apprentice, Xanatos. Watson gives us just enough to bring Telos alive and into the Star Wars universe, while also giving us a plot that is interesting if not gripping. The highlight of the book is the final confrontation with Xanatos, as Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan grapple with issues of responsibility for the fall and death of others - issues that Obi-Wan will have to face on his own in another thirty years or so. The Xanatos/Anakin parallels are clear but not overdone, a tasteful preview of what is to come.

Day of Reckoning holds its own with the rest of the series, a worthwhile series for anyone who enjoys Star Wars.

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Captivating!!! Perfect
A Happy Accident

Reckoning (The Fallen)
Thomas E. Sniegoski
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The time has come for Aaron Corbet, the eighteen-year-old son of an angel and a mortal, to face his worst enemy. Verchiel, the fallen leader of the Powers, is determined to defeat the prophecy that foretold Aaron's power over all the Fallen. And to do this, he intends to kill Aaron, hoping that the removal of such a "blight" will restore Verchiel in the eyes of the Creator.

Aaron has been training for this showdown, working to understand and control the awesome force that resides deep within himself. He knows he will win. After all, Verchiel has taken away everything and everyone who ever meant anything to Aaron. He has nothing to lose...until Verchiel introduces Aaron to his long-lost father.

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Review of Reckoning .......2006-03-27

This book happened to be my favorite book out of the series. I absolutely love it because it's suspenseful and you don't know what's going to happen next. I also like the names in the book - such as Lucifer Morningstar. Overall, the book is amazing and i wish there could be more books in the series.

Captivating!!! Perfect.......2006-03-03

This is the kind of book that you can't stop reading and I reccomend it to all fantasy readers because of its mixture of fantasy, adventure, love, and the way it makes you keep turning the pages! Read it!!

A Happy Accident.......2004-03-13

I first came across Sniegoski's "Fallen" series by accident while working as a councelor at a Maine summer camp. It was the best thing ever. Ever since reading the first book, I've been officially hooked.
"The Reckoning" continues with all the power and enticing action that started in the first book. It just keeps on going. I was beyond impatient to get the book, and very smug while finally reading it.
The storyline truly is fantastic. I fear giving anything away so all I must say is "pick it up!" That, reinforced with the fact that every friend I have who has read the series has loved it as much as I.
A large majority of books screw up when it comes to concluding a story. They seem to write out of context just to finish their writing. "The Reckoning" flows awesomely. I was not disappointed at all while still remaining intrigued with what could and may happen after the last chapter.
Pick up the whole series! It's definitely worth it!

Books of Magic, The: Reckonings - Book 3 (Books of Magic , Vol 3)

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Interesting, but not great.
Finding the way in hell
fun and funtastic
fun and funtastic
It's no Gaiman, but good stuff.

Books of Magic, The: Reckonings - Book 3 (Books of Magic , Vol 3)
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Interesting, but not great........2005-12-17

John Ney Rieber, The Books of Magic: Reckonings (Vertigo, 1997)

Reckonings, the third book in the Sandman spinoff Books of Magic series, is a marked improvement over book two, though it's still not up to the standard set by the Sandman series.

In this one, Tim and Molly, along with a few extraplanar friends, are off gallavanting when Molly gets kidnapped by a bunch of pink dinosaurs. (I kid you not.) In order to rescue her, Tim has to brave the fires of Hell-- except that Hell has no fires. Hell is a vast bureaucracy just waiting to implode upon itself.

It's amusing enough for what it is, but the narrative lacks the Gaiman touch, substituting labyrinthine plot twists for Gaiman's dark characterization and master's touch with detail. Still, it's enjoyable enough to keep me going in the series. ***

Finding the way in hell.......2005-05-21

The Books of Magic series follow the life of Tim Hunter, who is destined to be the world's most powerful magician, but for now is just a teenager. He has recently discovered that all the imaginary children that he had as a child are real and live in an empty lot. He takes his girlfriend, Molly, to visit. She goes into the woods to heed the call of nature and is kidnapped and taken to hell by a group of pink dinosaurs. Hell is not a place of fire and brimstone. Rather it is run like a large and very burocratic corporation. Fire and brimstone is just one torture provided.

Meanwhile Tim Hunter from the future, a powerful magician who has traded his memories away in various confrontations with demons, has realized that life is not all that. He is now trying to raise young Tim Hunter not to be like him.

A mysterious character named Nobody figures heavily in Tim and Molly's plights. Each must read a short fairy tale in a book. The fairy tales involve a main character who looks and talks just like the main character. The stories end tragically for the main character. In a final confrontation Tim, Molly and grown up Tim end up inside the story read by the demon who has kidnapped Molly and been controlling grown up Tim. Each must play by the rules enough to trick the story without loosing touch with reality and being pulled into the book.

The art style is realistic and well done. The layouts are a little off. Often I read panels out of sequence and the pacing on each page was just a tad off. The art here is fine but the highlight of the book is the twisting and detailed plot.

I recommend that you read the previous book in the series (Summonings) first, but I seriously do recommend that book. Two reasons for that: You will have background so that this book makes more sense. The two books go together and the major plots that were opened in Summonings are resolved here, so reading them together is so much better.

fun and funtastic.......2000-02-23

yow,man,this was like,ya know,the COOOOOL stuff,ya know,cooool,ya know

fun and funtastic.......2000-02-23

yow,man,this was like,ya know,the COOOOOL stuff,ya know,cooool,ya know

It's no Gaiman, but good stuff........1999-07-29

What the title says. It cant hope to match what Gaiman did in the original mini....but it's good stuff. Interesting relations...although the future/past relation is somewhat lacking overall. It seems incomplete when read alone. Makes you wish you had other chapters. But overall good stuff.

The Final Reckoning: Deptford Mice Trilogy: Book Three (The Deptford Mice Trilogy)

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An Amazing (yet confusing) Story

The Final Reckoning: Deptford Mice Trilogy: Book Three (The Deptford Mice Trilogy)
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Robin Jarvis's thrilling finale to the Deptford Mice Trilogy is now available in paperback. Back from the dead, the spirit of Jupiter-the evil cat who was once Lord of the sewer rats-wreaks more destruction than ever. The Deptford Mice Feel his chilling grasp everywhere they turn and know they face the most desperate struggle of their lives. Will anyone survive?

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An Amazing (yet confusing) Story.......2004-12-28

The third book in the Depford Mice series is amazingly well-written, and a definate page-turner. There is action, adventure, fantasy, and even some romance in it. I dropped a star because of the constant character-to-character jumps, and the slightly hard-to-follow plotline. Otherwise, thsi is a must-read series that rivals the Redwall and Warriors series.

The Books of Magic #6: Reckonings (The Books of Magic)

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The Books of Magic #6: Reckonings (The Books of Magic)
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The Final Reckoning: The Deptford Mice Trilogy, Book 3

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The hideous spirit of Jupiter, the evil cat who was once lord of the sewer rats, has returned, more terrifying than ever. Bent on revenge for his death, he is determined to turn the world into an eternal winter of hatred. The Deptford Mice feel his chilling grasp everywhere they turn. Their allies are murdered, and the prophetic bats flee, sensing impending doom. A rat army thirsty for mouse blood is building underground. And most frightening of all is that the Starglass, their magical source of knowledge and power, has been stolen by a cruel and violent hand. The mice know they face the most desperate struggle of their lives. Will anyone survive?

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