Jedi Quest: The Way of the Apprentice serves as the inaugural book in a series of novels aimed at younger readers. These novels recount the escapades of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker during the period separating Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace and Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones. The audio book rendition is narrated by Jonathan Davis.
- ISBN 0439339170 ; A paperback edition with 160 pages, released on April 23 , 2002 by Scholastic.
- ISBN 0807208299 ; An unabridged cassette version, launched on April 23, 2002, by Random House Audio.
- ISBN 3897485567 ; A 160-page German paperback edition, published in September 2002 by Dino Entertainment.
Anakin Skywalker, at the age of fourteen, demonstrates considerable strength in utilizing the Force. He possesses exceptional lightsaber skills, and his piloting abilities are renowned. He should be the perfect Jedi apprentice. However, he still has a significant amount to learn.
It falls upon Obi-Wan Kenobi to impart this knowledge to him. But during a mission to a planet endangered by a hazardous toxic event, Obi-Wan and Anakin become separated. Anakin, along with three other apprentices—one of whom is his rival—must collaborate to ensure their survival. Anakin's instincts are evident…but are they reliable?
The destiny of Anakin Skywalker will ultimately shape the future of the entire galaxy. These are the occurrences that mold his fate.