- Lightsabers (novel)
Infobox SW Books
name = Lightsabers
orig title =
translator =
author =Kevin J. Anderson &Rebecca Moesta
cover_artist =Dave Dorman
editor =
country = USA
language = English
era = New Republic
series =Young Jedi Knights
galactic_year = 23 ABY - 24 ABY
canon = C
subject =Star Wars
genre =Science Fiction
publisher = Scholastic
release_date =1 March 1996
media_type =Paperback
pages = 232
size_weight = 6.8 x 4.2 x 0.8 inches
4.0 ounces
isbn = ISBN 1-57297-091-X
preceded_by = The Lost Ones
followed_by =Darkest Knight "Lightsabers" is the 4th book of the
Young Jedi Knights series. The book is byKevin J. Anderson . The adventure is set after The Lost Ones, which was the previous book in the series.Book Blurb
Luke Skywalker has come to a grim conclusion. With the threat of a new generation ofDark Jedi being trained at the Shadow Academy, he knows the New Republic will need all the fighters it can muster. At last, it is time for the young Jedi Knights to build their lightsabers.But there is more to mastering the ancient weapon than mere swordsmanship. Each student must learn about the mysterious bond between Jedi and lightsaber. For Jacen and Jaina, success will mean growing stronger in the
Force . But for one of their friends, failure will mean tragedy...Plot
Luke Skywalker sJedi Academy is going to face theDark Jedi Knights. First, every member of the New Jedi Academy must make their own lightsabers.Tenel Ka, a friend of Jacen and Jaina Solo, crafts her handle out of a tooth, but she is in a hurry and doesn't concentrate on the making her blade of good quality. Consequently while she is dueling with Jacen Solo, (the son of
Han Solo andPrincess Leia ) her blade gives out and Jacen's blade cuts off her arm.Tenel Ka then heads home to her grandmother. Jacen, Jaina, and
Lowbacca go after her. She learns how to cope with one hand, rebuilds her lightsaber, and goes back to theJedi Academy .Bibliography
*cite book | last =Anderson | first =Kevin J. | authorlink =Kevin J. Anderson | coauthors =Rebecca Moesta | title =Lightsabers | publisher =
Scholastic Press | date =1996-03-01 | location =USA | pages =232 pp. | url =http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0425169510 | doi = | id = | isbn =1-57297-091-XExternal links
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