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The Rising Force

Dave Wolverton (1999)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
SeriesStar Wars: Jedi Apprentice #1
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.84
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

AbandonmentAnger Issues

Positive tags

Coming of AgeMentor FigureAdventureSelf-Discovery

Hero archetypes

ApprenticeOrphanComing-of-Age Hero

Protagonist archetypes

Chosen OneComing-of-Age Protagonist

Tropes

Mentor FigureComing of AgeTraining ArcChosen OneFish out of WaterReluctant Hero

Themes

Coming of AgeSelf-ControlIdentityGood vs EvilMentorshipDestiny

Synopsis

Twelve-year-old Obi-Wan Kenobi, unable to be taken on as a Padawan apprentice because of his uncontrolled anger, is about to have his first encounter with true evil and must face off against unexpected enemies.

Is The Rising Force appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

This middle-grade Star Wars adventure features mild action violence and focuses on a young apprentice learning to control his anger. Positive themes of mentorship, self-discipline, and overcoming personal flaws.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include abandonment and anger issues.

Who'll love this

Young Star Wars fans will love following Obi-Wan's first steps as a Jedi apprentice as he faces exciting dangers and learns to master his emotions.

Tags

Space OperaScience FantasyTie-in Fiction