Jedi Apprentice: The Rising Force

Jedi Apprentice: The Rising Force is a young adult novel written by Jude Watson and published in 1999. The book is the first in the Jedi Apprentice series, which follows the adventures of Qui-Gon Jinn and his young Padawan learner, Obi-Wan Kenobi, before the events of Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace.
In The Rising Force, Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan are sent on a mission to the planet of Bandomeer to help the ruling governor put an end to a dangerous mining operation that is causing the planet's ecosystem to collapse. Along the way, they encounter a young slave named Anakin Skywalker, who possesses an extraordinary connection to the Force. Qui-Gon sees great potential in Anakin and is torn between his loyalty to the Jedi Council and his desire to train the boy as his own Padawan.
As Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan work to complete their mission on Bandomeer, they must also navigate the complex politics and dangerous factions that threaten the planet. Meanwhile, Anakin's fate hangs in the balance as Qui-Gon must decide whether to take him on as a Padawan, knowing that it could cause a rift between himself and the Jedi Council.
The Rising Force is an exciting and action-packed novel that explores the complex relationships and politics of the Star Wars universe while also introducing readers to one of the most iconic characters in the franchise's history.