I requested this one because it might be an upcoming title I would like to review on my Youtube Channel. However, after reading the first several chapters I have determined that this book does not suit my tastes. So I decided to DNF this one.

Gary Furlong does a fantastic job reading this book. He captures the emotions, intonation, and understanding of the characters well, and any audiobook lover will enjoy his rendition of the book.

Review for the Book:
"Padawan" by Kiersten White is a great read. It seems to fill in Luke's first meeting with Yoda:

Yoda: I cannot teach him. The boy has no patience.
Ben's Voice: He will learn patience.
Yoda: Hmmm. Much anger in him, like his father.
Ben's Voice: Was I any different when you taught me?
Yoda: Hah. He is not ready.
Luke: Yoda! I am ready. I... Ben! I can be a Jedi. Ben, tell him I'm ready.

Any fan of the series will love how this book shows a rash, impatient young Obi-Wan as a padawan. It is a true coming of age story where Obi-Wan must learn to come into his own and solve problems like a Jedi. White does a great job capturing the annoyance of adolescence and developing the character that so many love.

I appreciated that the book did not rely on a deep understanding of the Star Wars franchise. There are a few nods that will make a Star Wars fan chuckle or grown appropriately, but a new reader would still enjoy this text without that background knowledge. I think some of the moral lessons here are valuable as well.

I’ll be recommending to my middle school readers.