Star Wars: A Queen's Diary

Star Wars: Dorling Kindersley

by Simon Beecroft

Padme Amidala, Queen of Naboo, explains what her life is like and what happens when her planet is invaded by enemy soldiers.

Genres: Star Wars, Childrens, Picture Books, Science Fiction

32 pages, Hardcover

First published September 17, 2007

About the author

Simon Beecroft is the New York Times bestselling author of LEGO Star Wars: The Visual Dictionary as well as many other Star Wars titles for children, including Star Wars The Clone Wars: Watch Out For Jabba the Hutt, Star Wars: Luke Skywalker’s Amazing Story, and Star Wars: Beware the Dark Side. He has also written books on subjects as diverse as dinosaurs, extreme weather, future technology, Nelson Mandela, Power Rangers, and the Fantastic Four.

Reviews

[Marie]

I really like these "Star Wars" DK Readers, like this one. This one in particular gives you a little backstory on Queen Amidala, from her point of view. It's great for a beginner reader who is really into "Star Wars."

[Jason Medina]

It is a good book for a young Star Wars fan. I thought writing it in the form of a diary was a nice touch.

[Kristina Wise]

A very short glimpse at Padme's life. I did enjoy the family picture.

[KaitandMaddie]

We didn’t like how it was written and thought a 14 year old queen would be a better writer.

[Ali]

Very simplistic retelling of a Star Wars movie.

[Sarah]

i am starving for padmé content lol

[Amy]

This book is great for the young Star Wars fan wanting to know more about Queen Padme Amidala and the planet Naboo. Intended for those who are beginning to read alone, Level 2, it has longer sentences and increased vocabulary, information boxes full of extra fun facts, simple index, and occasional adult participation is helpful.

[Duane]

For beginner readers who are interested in the world of Star Wars, this book is a great choice. This book focuses on Queen Amadala's life and the things she does on a daily basis. The stills from the movie are nice and the writing style is very nice for people just learning how to read. A nice book to have in your collection.

[Samantha Penrose]

If your kids know more about the new Star Wars than you do, than this is a great book to read together.
Padme Amidala's diary offers clear explanation of who is who, where they come from, and their roles the battle(s).
The pictures are stills from the movie (episode one, I think.-with Anakin as a child, introduction to Queen Amidala, and the god awful Jar Jar Binks.)

[Shawn Fairweather]

A children's book that really serves two purposes, it gives the the younglings something they will want to read (if they are a fan of Star Wars of course) and it gives an appropriate age level synopsis of The Phantom Menace from Queen Amidalias perspective.

[Theresa]

Star Wars: A Queen's Diary
Beecroft, Simon *
early reader with a star wars theme

[Elizabeth S]

Eh. Worth it if you want your kids to grow up knowing all-things-Star-Wars.

[Adam]

I loved it because I loved the Gungan troopers and I mostly liked little Anakin Skywalker. I also liked Padme Amadala.

[Valerie Midkiff]

Queen Padme introduces herself through her diary where the reader learns about her life and the basic story in Star Wars. Pictures are from the recent movies.

[C]

Chloe wanted this one from the library this week. Glad we didn't purchase it, but it was an ok read - just basically a retelling of TPM from Padme's POV.

[Karen]

Jacob read for his 15min Read-Aloud-Challenge..krb 5/26/16

[Lannie]

Great for young new-reader fans of SW, especially if the loved Amidala.

[Anna]

For kids ;P