Padawan is a Star Wars young adult novel set 10 years before the events of Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace. It follows the story of Obi-Wan Kenobi, a young man who has just been accepted into the Jedi Order.

Obi-Wan is assigned to Qui-Gon Jinn, a wise and experienced Jedi Master. Qui-Gon takes Obi-Wan on a series of missions, teaching him the ways of the Force and the Jedi Code. Along the way, Obi-Wan learns about the dangers of the galaxy and the importance of compassion and justice.

Padawan is a coming-of-age story about a young man who is finding his place in the world. It is a story about friendship, loyalty, and the power of the Force.