Most Popular Books by Jude Watson

"LOOT hits the jackpot." -- Rick Riordan, #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author On a foggy night in Amsterdam, a man falls from a rooftop to the wet pavement below. It''s Archibald McQuinn, the notorious cat burglar, and he''s dying. As sirens wail in the distance, Archie manages to get out two last words to his young son, March: "Find jewels."But March learns that his father is not talking about hidden loot. He''s talking about Jules, the twin sister March never knew he had. No sooner than the two find each other, they''re picked up by the police and sent to the world''s worst orphanage. It''s not hard time, but it feels like it.March and Jules have no intention of staying put. They know their father''s business inside and out, and they''re tired of being pushed around. Just one good heist, and they''ll live the life of riches and freedom that most kids only dream about. . . . .Hold on to your pearls, because this summer, the world''s youngest criminal masterminds are coming for you.

After seven member of their family are kidnapped by a organization called the Vespers, Dan and Amy Cahill must race against time to track down an ancient map to pay as ransom to bring the hostages home.

Obi-Wan Kenobi joins forces with Jedi knight Adi Gallia and her apprentice Siri to rescue Qui-Gon Jinn from Jenna Zan Arbor''s laboratory and to stop the rogue scientist before she kills a Jedi elder and holds a planet hostage.

The Defenders of the Dead face a revolt of the young, a band of rebels led by two teenagers, Cerasi and Nield. 13 year old Obi-Wan Kenobi and his Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn join in the rebellion, on opposing sides.

Young Obi-Wan Kenobi and his female apprentice Siri are trapped inside the world''s most boring school in this episode from the series Star Wars, Jedi Apprentice.

Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan must protect the only witness willing to testify against a powerful crime family - even as the stakes are raised sky-high.

A queen is dying. Her angry son is conspiring to thwart his planet''s elections and maintain his rule. But he might not be her only heir. There may be another bearing the elusive Mark of the Crown. The true heir must be found.

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Ferus Olin''s allegiance is to the Jedi. But when he''s summoned to see the Emperor, the Sith Lord makes him an offer he can''t refuse. If he can prevent a planet from plunging into chaos, the Empire will spare Ferus''s captured friends. And if he doesn''t . . . they''ll die.

Part of the Star Wars, Jedi Apprentice series, this book features the young Obi-Wan Kenobi and his adventures as an apprentice in the Jedi tradition. The book is accompanied by a video released in the Spring of 2000.

Obi-Wan Kenobi is no longer a Jedi. Instead, he has chosen to be a part of the revolution on Melida/Daan. But, his Master, Qui-Gon Jinn, has gone back to Coruscant. As the revolution continues, friends become enemies Obi-Wan''s path grows more uncertain and without Qui-Gon, he is on his own.

The Empire ia preparing a secret weapon, and rebel leader Ferus Olin appears to be helping.

Ferus Olin''s allegiance is to the Jedi. But when he''s summoned to see the Emperor, the Sith Lord makes him an offer he can''t refuse. If he can manage to prevent a planet from plunging into chaos, the Empire will spare Ferus''s captured friends. And if he doesn''t . . . they''ll die. Another heart-stopping Jedi adventure from bestselling author Jude Watson.

Could Amy and Dan''s biggest enemy be . . . a friend? Book 6 in the bestselling The 39 Clues series challenges everything you thought you knew about the Clue race. Fourteen-year-old Amy Cahill and her younger brother, Dan, head to the Land Down Under to discover what their own mother and father knew about the hunt for the 39 Clues. But following in their parents'' footsteps brings up lost memories for Amy so awful that she can''t share them . . . even with Dan. Haunted by the ghosts of their past, chased by deadly competitors, Dan and Amy can''t see who is an enemy and who is a friend. Their blindness leads to a terrible mistake . . and the death of a hidden ally.

Chosen by fate...tempted by evil...these are the early adventures of Anakin Skywalker, written by the best-selling author of JEDI APPRENTICE Set between Episode I and Episode II, JEDI QUEST traces the emergence and education of Anakin Skywalker as a young Jedi devoted to the Force -- and tempted by its dark side.

After Jedi Knights Qui-Gon and Tahl pledge their love for each other, Tahl is abducted and Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan Kenobi must rescue her.

Who are the followers of the Sith?

Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon face off against each other in the most intense, most thrilling JEDI APPRENTICE yet. In a land where the old rule, the young rebel. Obi-Wan Kenobi, now 16, is ready to take a big step to becoming a Jedi Knight. Will his master, Qui-Gon Jinn, let him move forward...or hold him back?

As Bail Organa strives to protect Alderaan and the Emperor seeks to tighten his grasp on the planet, double agent and Jedi Ferus Olin tries to uncover and protect the vital secret that Alderaan holds.

In order to stop evil scientist Janna Zan Arbor from carrying out his villainous plot against the Republic, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker, and a team of Jedi infiltrate the planet Romin disguised as a band of thieves.

For generations, the firstborn children of the rulers of the planets Rutan and Senali have been exchanged at the age of seven. This was meant to promote peace and understanding between the societies. Now it has led them to the brink of war.

Two revelatory Star Wars tales make their paperback debut in one complete volume--with exclusive new bonus material by renowned fan favorite Jude Watson. Loyalty and courage. Peace and justice. Master and apprentice. So it has been for many generations within the seemingly tranquil halls of the Jedi Temple. But not every Jedi escapes the allure of the Dark Side.... LEGACY OF THE JEDI spans four generations and determines the fates of Qui-Gon Jinn, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Anakin Skywalker. In SECRETS OF THE JEDI, Qui-Gon embarks on an urgent mission to foil the mass assassination of planetary leaders--with long-lasting implications for the Clone Wars. Two books in one--including never-before-seen bonus material!

The Empire has taken over the galaxy. Anakin Skywalker is now Darth Vader. Most of the Jedi are gone...but a few remain. It is up to former Jedi apprentice Ferus Olin and his street-smart sidekick Trever to find them.

Obi-Wan Kenobi returns to Jedi headquarters, hoping for reinstatement in the Jedi order, only to discover that the headquarters complex has been sabotaged, Yoda has narrowly escaped an attempt to kill him, and the temple faces destruction if he, his friends, and Qui-Gon Jinn cannot find their enemy in time.

Although it is understood that Jedi aren''t allowed to form attachments, Master Obi-Wan''s apprentice Anakin Skywalker has secretly married Padme Amidala and it is feared that having done so may affect his next important mission to locate a piece of technology during the Clone Wars.

Ferus Olin is trying to save the surviving Jedi, but his old rival Anakin Skywalker stands in his way.

Set between Episode I and Episode II, JEDI QUEST traces the emergence and education of Anakin Skywalker as a young Jedi devoted to the Force -- and tempted by its dark side.

Travel to one of the most remote National Parks, the Dry Tortugas, off the southern most tip of the United States, Key West.

Fantastic sci-fi adventure by one of the top writers of the genreNumber 11 in this exciting Star Wars series.

After the events of Episode III, Obi-Wan Kenobi finds himself adrift in the galaxy . . . with Darth Vader on his trail.

"An evil scientist is imprisoning and torturing Jedi to find the secret behind the Force"--Back cover.

Qui-Gon Jinn is a man on the edge. He wants revenge. His fellow Jedi, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Jedi Council member Mace Windu, will try to stop him. But when Qui-Gon strikes out on his own, anything can happen. Revenge is not a Jedi trait...it is a human one.

Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi find themselves caught on a hostile planet... and facing their most ruthless enemy yet, a master of disguise and a student of Sith lore, named Granta Omega.

In this fifth volume of the Jedi Quest series, mysterious events are taking place: a Senator''s son has vanished and a secret squad of renegade students exists in the shadows of his elite leadership school. Are these events linked, or is the disappearance the result of the Senator''s political foes pushing the planet toward war? It is up to Anakin Skywalker and his rival, Ferus Olin, to solve the mystery and maintain peace by infiltrating one of the fiercest places in the galaxy: school.

The destruction of Mawan has caused mass chaos throughout, resulting in its inhabitants seeking shelter underground, but while the Jedi try to make peace, lives are at stake when they find they are trapped.

From a National Book Award winner, plane crash survivors struggle to find safety in the wilderness when they encounter humans who suffered a similar crash. The harrowing tale of survival takes its most dramatic turn yet when Molly, Yoshi, and the rest discover that there are more than just monsters in the rift in the Earth where they struggle to find food and shelter. There are other kids, too . . . kids who have been surviving in the wilderness much longer for reason both suspicious and supernatural. The seven-book mega-series begun by #1 New York Times–bestselling author Scott Westerfeld (Uglies) reaches a pivotal turning point as only New York Times bestseller and National Book Award winner Jude Watson could deliver!

In this fourth volume of the Jedi Quest series, Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi face a very elusive adversary, one who is as cunning as he is evil. After all, how do you defeat an enemy whose riches buy unlimited power, who is a master of disguise, and whom you cannot find? Their foe will stop at nothing to undermine the Republic and draw others to the dark side. And if the Jedi do not stop him, the whole galaxy will be in danger.

As a Jedi apprentice, Ferus Olin had to leave the Jedi Temple in disgrace. Now he must return to redeem himself - and save the future of the Jedi Order. The Empire now controls the Temple and everything inside...including, it is rumored, an imprisoned Jedi. Ferus and his street kid partner, Trever, must plunge into the depths of Coruscant in order to free this Jedi, exposing themselves to a dark underworld where both thieves and refugees hide from the Emperor''s wrath. Breaking into the Temple isn''t going to be easy...and surviving the underworld is going to be even harder.

Amy and Dan are hot on the trail of the fourth Clue, but their ruthless relatives will stop at nothing to eliminate them from the competition. Their hunt leads them to an ancient city that has been a hotbed of Cahill activity for centuries. The clock is ticking for Amy and Dan.

Anakin Skywalker has spent his adolescence surrounded by other Jedi. But now the son of a Senator is missing, and Anakin infiltrates an elite school in order to find out what has happened. In doing so, he discovers a conspiracy much bigger than anyone anticipates--a conspiracy with repercussions for the whole galaxy.