Star Wars: Episode I - The Queen's Amulet

Star Wars Legends: Novels

by Julianne Balmain, Matilda Harrison (Illustrator)

The planet of Naboo is surrounded by dark and powerful forces, and it is up to the young, strong, and beautiful Queen Amidala to save it. Readers will thrill to this epic tale of adventure set in the faraway, long-ago galaxy of "Star Wars: " Episode I. Colorfully illuminated with detailed illustrations and featuring a replica of Amidala's treasured amulet, this keepsake jewelry box, hardcover book, and necklace is a fun gift for "Star Wars" fans of all ages.

Genres: Star Wars, Science Fiction, Childrens

16 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 1999

About the author

Aka Nadia Gordon.

Julianne Balmain is a San Francisco-based writer whose many books include Abroad: A Travel Journal and Organizer and Office Kama Sutra, a humorous guide to romance at work. Writing as Nadia Gordon, she is the author of the Sunny McCoskey Napa Valley mystery series, including Sharpshooter, Death by the Glass, and Murder Alfresco.

Reviews

[Dimitris Papastergiou · Rating 3 out of 5]

Set in 32BBY
A prequel story if you will, with Queen Amidala, having a bad dream, losing some pendant, then searching for it, and pretty much getting ready to go in disguise because of her life being in danger, having some "For Naboo" moments with her maid who changed positions with her to protect the Queen of Naboo!

Alos, really really wonderful illustrations in this one!

[Roz · Rating 1 out of 5]

This was a super short story without much to it. I feel like this could have been interesting - especially the decision to switch places with Sabe and Padme offering her amulet to Sabe until the invasion is over. That could have been really poignant, even in a kid's book. But everything about the book fell flat. The writing had a "see Jane run" kind of simplicity that meant it was never going to be an interesting or engaging story. The bit about Padme losing the amulet and having to find it at the beginning was just random and inexplicable, especially if this is literally during the blockade of Naboo. I wanted to like this book because I love Padme and Sabe and all the rest of the handmaidens but it was just a bust.

[Kristi · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's a short read, but I have always loved the friendship between Padme and Sabe, which features prominently in this book. It's interesting that Padme had a bad dream the night before the Trade Federation invasion. While I don't believe in the theory, but it lends credence to the fan theory that Padme was Force-sensitive. I am surprised that the girls were able to reach the countryside so quickly from Theed.

[Amanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Spring 2019;

Another piece recollected in recollecting my Padme collection of pieces. A tiny short story, with a gorgeous box, and the amulet shared between Padme and Sabe.

[Alyce Caswell · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is a very well-presented book, including an "amulet". But it's really quite pointless - and a missed opportunity, since it could have been a nice story about friendship.

[Sophia Yoshida · Rating 5 out of 5]

Had it since I was a kid. I love it.

[Laura · Rating 1 out of 5]

When I first got this book I expected it to be like one of the small paperbacks in the Jedi Apprentice series; small, short, but still good. I didn't realize just how short it was! Nevertheless, I still had high hopes for it, me loving Padmé and all. Unfortunately, it wasn't as good as I thought it would be. Julianne Balmain didn't seem to know the character of Padmé very well. She seemed a little off the whole book and Balmain made it seem like Padmé and Amidala were two different people, which made absolutely no sense.

The story was boring, with no emotion, no excitement. She loses the amulet, Padmé and her handmaiden look for it and find it, the end. The amulet is an ugly locket-type thing. I've heard it described as a lump with robes around it, and that's just what it is.

Maybe this book could be enjoyable for other people, but to me it was a big disappointment.

Review also featured on Amazon.

[Theresa · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a brief short story relating how Amidala lost and then found (with the help of her friend Sabe) an amulet her father had given her. Then when sabe disquises herself as Amindale, she gives it to Sabe for good luck.

This is really an excuse to sell a Amulet to get more money for the franchise. But the Amulet is looks nice, but it is plastic with a black cord.

[Shawn Fairweather · Rating 1 out of 5]

What a complete waste of time. Nothing says or portrays the purpose of a cash grab for than this fluf. Trivial nonsense that Lucasfilms should be disgusted with themselves over as they count their money.

[Theresa · Rating 3 out of 5]

plastic necklace, and story relating to the starwars stories