This young adult novel is intended for ages 1218 and grades 712. Her novel a thousand nights was shortlisted for the governor generals award. Ahsoka tano novel coming in october 2016 team ahsoka. The title was given a paperback release on october 3, 2017. Ahsoka audiobook to their site, giving ahsoka tano fans a taster of ashley ecksteins narration. Ahsoka tano is a character in the star wars franchise. Fans have long wondered what happened to ahsoka after she left the jedi order near the end of the.
Oct 11, 2016 i was always a fan of ahsoka in the clone wars animated series and this was a very good tale of her time after order 66. This book takes place a year after the empire was established in episode iii revenge of the sith. Ahsoka audiobook to their site, giving ahsoka tano fans a taster of ashley ecksteins narration work and a glimpse into what the former padawan has been up to following the events of order 66. Ahsoka is also the main character of the eponymous novel star wars. Johnston traces ahsoka tanos journey from former padawan at the end of star wars.
Ahsoka is the unabridged audio version of the canon novel of the same name, written by e. Thanks to her roles in the clone wars and star wars rebels, ahsoka tano has become one of star wars most popular characters. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. I have a lovehate relationship with this audiobook. So for anyone who doesnt know ashley eckstein is the voice of ahsoka tano, making her the perfect choice for an audio book about the character. Ahsoka is forced to hide on planets in the outer rim, so as to not attract attention while she tries to reconcile her new fate without the guidance of her former master, anakin skywalker. Johnston, centers on ahsoka tano in the period of time after she left the jedi order and before she became an operative in the rebellion.
The is about the famous ashoka tano, who is a fictional character from starwars. Ahsoka tano codenamed fulcrum was a former jedi padawan and rebel informant who provided missions and intelligence that supported the rebels in their fight against the galactic empire. The book, however, is much more slowpaced, primarily focusing on ahsoka s life in hiding. Ahsoka, which has eckstein narrating the audiobook version. Perhaps there are a lot more books upcoming with any luck also penciled by johnston. Johnston traces ahsoka tano s journey from former padawan at the end of star wars. The voice of the popular the clone wars original character ahsoka tano, ashley eckstein, will narrate the audiobook version of the upcoming ahsoka ya novel. Voice of ahsoka tano to narrate young adult ahsoka audiobook. Ahsoka is also available as an audiobook narrated by ashley eckstein. Johnston, centers on ahsoka tano in the period of time after she left the. Eckstein read the book gave my experience that extra little coolness boost, almost like i was listening to ahsoka tell her own tale. Introduced as the padawan apprentice of anakin skywalker, she is a protagonist of the 2008 animated film star wars. Ever since ahsoka tano walked into the sunset in the season five finale of the clone wars, ive hoped for a novel or a comic series detailing.
Eckstein, of course, is the only actor who has ever voiced ahsokas character. I love that ahsoka gets her own book that fillsin plot for us between the clone wars and rebels, and that they got the ahsoka voice actress. However and this is a big however the performance just isnt great. Having ashley eckstein reprise her voice as ahsoka was a nice touch for the audiobook and really maintains the proper feel of the character hearing her actual voice. Start a trial of audible and your first audiobook is on us. Apr 08, 2020 ahsoka tano has long been one of the best characters in the star wars canon. Ashley eckstein narrates the ahsoka audiobook and joins the. Every star wars book you should read to learn more about the clone wars ahsoka tano. To ensure the secrecy and security of tano s identity, hera syndulla was the only member of the ghost crew who made contact. When ahsoka was first introduced in the clone wars movie. Nov 03, 2018 star wars ahsoka audiobook free star wars ahsoka fans have long wondered what happened to ahsoka after she left the jedi order near the end of the clone wars, and before she reappeared as the. Ahsoka is a story that explains the time period between order 66 and ahsoka joining the.
The voice of the popular the clone wars original character ahsoka tano, ashley eckstein, will narrate the audiobook version of the upcoming ahsoka ya novel weve known for several months that. Ashley eckstein narrates the ahsoka audiobook and joins. During the clone war, ahsoka tano was a fierce warrior and a commander of the republics clone. I am no expert in book critic or expert in writing as you may. But her desire to fight the evils of the empire and protect those who need it will lead her right to bail organa, and the rebel alliance.
I mean, as if there were another choice as narrator for this book. She has a small legion of dedicated fans and her story has been fascinating to follow throughout. Following her experiences with the jedi and the devastation of order 66, ahsoka is unsure she can be part of a larger whole ever again. If youre on the fence about giving the audiobook version a try, this might end up being the deciding factor. The clone wars novelization follows the plot of the film that kicks off the clone wars tv series. Ill admit, the ahsoka novel was very different from what i expected in a book that described ahsoka s life after order 66. Johnston is a young adult novel spotlighting ahsoka tano of star wars. The titles audiobook edition was narrated by ashley eckstein, the voice of tano on both star wars. Ill admit, the ahsoka novel was very different from what i expected in a book that described ahsokas life after order 66. I love that ahsoka gets her own book that fillsin plot for us between the clone wars and rebels, and that they got the ahsoka voice actress to read the book. The book is fantastic, and i read it because it is about a famous character.
We time travel back to november 2016 and talk about the ashoka novel by e. Star wars ahsoka audiobook free star wars ahsoka fans have long wondered what happened to ahsoka after she left the jedi order near the end of the clone wars, and before she reappeared as the. I passed my expectations, and i had a lot of fun reading it. During her interview with star wars show host andi gutierrez. Ahsoka is shown going through the motions but its all so surface level. Johnston, read by ashley eckstein by prh audio published on 20161007t05.
While that show may have ended a couple years ago, many were surprised when anakin skywalkers young padawan ahsoka. Time book prize finalist the story of owen and star wars. I was always a fan of ahsoka in the clone wars animated series and this was a very good tale of her time after order 66. Ahsoka tano in the said book was almost on point, only being a little too timid to be the ahsoka we fans truly love. What we know about the ahsoka novel so far team ahsoka. Ahsoka tano has long been one of the best characters in the star wars canon. Having ashley eckstein reprise her voice as ahsoka. Fans have long wondered what happened to ahsoka after she left the jedi order near the end of the clone wars, and before. The voice of the popular the clone wars original character ahsoka tano, ashley eckstein, will narrate the audiobook version of the upcoming ahsoka ya novel weve known for several. We know there were many of them, but what moment in ahsokas history do you think is her greatest. Tbh, i think its best without the audio book audio, but i really needed to include.
Other characters like miara or kaeden were a little too bland and underdeveloped along with the rest of the raada inhabitants. Ahsoka is a story that explains the time period between order 66 and ahsoka joining the rebellion. Ahsoka begins following the adventures of the togrutan force user exactly one year after the establishment of the galactic empire. Personally speaking, i thought that listening to ms. This book was marketed as what happened to ahsoka tanos life after she left the jedi order but before star wars rebels and that is partially true. Additionally, fulcrum used scrambled audio in transmissions to disguise her voice.
She is a togruta who managed to survive the aftermath of order 66, the empires plan to eradicate all the jedi. Full of action, emotion, and yes, plenty of answers, ahsoka is a mustread for any star wars fan. She has a small legion of dedicated fans and her story has been fascinating to follow throughout star wars. Following order 66 and the rise of the empire, ahsoka moved from place to place, lying low and coming to grips with the sudden void in the force where she used to sense the jedi. The swnu crew unravels all the mysteries and revelations about red lightsabers, order 66, and the purchase of. Ahsoka is a young adult novel from disneylucasfilm press released on october 11, 2016. She doesnt do a ton of voices, but i thought she did a good job as a narrator overall. At a recent stop on their book signing tour, ashley eckstein, the voice of ahsoka tano in the clone wars and rebels, who provides the narration for the ahsoka audiobook, mentioned that r2d2 was her favorite star wars character, and was really excited when artooey and snips reconnect in the book. Star wars ahsoka audiobook free star wars ahsoka by. Ahsoka is a character exploration with sides of action, politics, and drama with an emotional center that gives me a greater appreciation for ahsokas role in the galaxy. Star wars ahsoka audiobook free star wars ahsoka fans have long wondered what happened to ahsoka after she left the jedi order near the end of the clone wars, and.
It starts off with ahsoka on the run from the newly established empire, which forces her to the outer rims of the galaxy. Given how dynamic she was in the clone wars and rebels, i. Given how dynamic she was in the clone wars and rebels, i expected a book of adventure and character growth. But after finding out the long awaited padme book is gonna be by this author as well im so disappointed. Ashley eckstein voices ahsoka in these appearances. For what its worth, i could hear ashley reading all of ahsokas lines in my head when i read the print version. The book documents the first meeting between anakin and his padawan ahsoka, and their quest alongside obiwan to rescue jabba the hutts missing son. At a recent stop on their book signing tour, ashley eckstein, the voice of ahsoka tano in the clone wars and rebels, who provides the narration. The audiobook was performed by ashley eckstein and was released by random house audio on october 11, 2016. Nevertheless, this 40yearold customer liked the book, primarily as a result of my unashamed love of ahsoka tano and also the clone battles. Johnstons novel will be an audiobook narrated by ahsoka tano herself, ashley eckstein. The audiobook was performed by ashley eckstein and was released by random. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free.
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