If you are a fan of star wars, especially the animated the clone wars tv series, then star wars. The young adult novel i should note the ya labeling feels inconsequential, as this is very much in line with the other star wars canon novels in. I have fond memories of winter from the expanded universe, and ahsoka in that role could be something special, and give us a new detective genre to explore in the star wars galaxy. Johnston, we know the basics of where ahsoka tano was during order 66. Johnston, 9781484705667, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Some leaders strength is inspiring greatness in others. While that show may have ended a couple years ago, many were surprised when anakin skywalkers young padawan ahsoka tano, who left the jedi order near the end of the clone wars, suddenly resurfaced again in the current run of star wars. Apr 08, 2020 ahsoka tano has long been one of the best characters in the star wars canon. Ahsoka has the queer space farmer youre looking for the. Full of action, emotion, and yes, plenty of answers, ahsoka is a mustread for any star wars fan. Rosario dawson rumored ahsoka tano star wars series in the.
Ashley eckstein, the voice of ahsoka tano in the animated star wars. The clone wars and star wars rebels, will be the star of her own young adult novel from. Series producer dave filoni said that there is much more of her long history to be told, including parts that will never be seen on screen. Kelly knox is a freelance writer who loves creating crafts with her daughter. This young adult novel is intended for ages 1218 and grades 712. Ahsoka tano is one of the best characters in star wars. Introduced as the padawan apprentice of anakin skywalker, she is a protagonist of the 2008 animated film star wars. Ahsoka tano, fan favorite character from star wars. She was present for the siege of mandalore, fighting on behalf of the mandalorian people to free them from darth mauls rule when palpatine activated the brain implant in the clones. Ahsoka tano, nicknamed snips by her master and known as ashla after the clone wars, was a former jedi padawan who, after the conflict, helped establish a network of various rebel cells against the galactic empire. Do you like diverse casts, including women and people of. Eric discusses the new stars wars novel, focused on ahsokas life a year after revenge of the sith.
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. Ahsoka reappears in star wars rebels, where she uses the codename fulcrum, and in star wars. A great treat for youngand not so young star wars fans that provides a thrilling backstory for a compelling character. The is about the famous ashoka tano, who is a fictional character from starwars. K download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The clone wars season 7 indicates that the new season retcons ahsoka tanos lightsaber color.
Appearing across both the clone wars and rebels for years, ahsoka is one of the most popular preexisting figures in the star wars universe, and as a character, ahsoka is uniquely suited to join the cast of the mandalorian. A jedi survivor must be nighunstoppable compared to the people around her. Rather than figuring on a single conflict or goal, the book traces ashoka tanos. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading star wars. If you even marginally like star wars and dont know who ahsoka is, get to a tv, watch the clone wars, and youre welcome. Ahsoka is ready to go on many reading adventures with you and the kids. Clone wars season 7 retcons ahsokas lightsaber color. Fans have long wondered what happened to ahsoka after she left the jedi order near the end of the clone wars, and before.
A togruta female, tano was discovered on her homeworld of shili by jedi master. This novel differs from most of the other books in the new canon. Could ahsoka star in the mandalorians first spinoff. The clone wars and the subsequent television series. Now that ahsoka tano has a book, where does the star wars.
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. Time book prize finalist the story of owen and star wars. Ahsoka was announced on march 31, 2016 as a young adult novel set between the events of the wrong jedi, in which ahsoka tano left the jedi order, and her reappearance in star wars rebels. Ahsoka is a young adult novel from disneylucasfilm press released on october 11, 2016. Get caught up on the history of former jedi and heroic leader ahsoka tano before her return to. I passed my expectations, and i had a lot of fun reading it. And dont forget, theres a galaxy full of dk star wars books to collect. From revelations in both star wars rebels and the book ahsoka by e. Johnston traces ahsoka tanos journey from former padawan at the end of star wars. And while the novel may not live up to every fans expectations, not even mine, star wars.
The clone wars and star wars rebels, theres a book for that. Johnston debuts in the star wars universe with an overall quite delightful novel, that does not shy from giving a fair measure of fan service. Ahsoka is a solid entry in the new star wars canon and will hopefully pave the way for other novels or other media starring our favourite former padawan. Mar 20, 2020 if youre wondering what happened to ahsoka in between the events of star wars. Oct, 2016 the second half of the book is solid, it just feels a bit more standard.
She has a small legion of dedicated fans and her story has been fascinating to follow throughout star wars. What a multishow contract could mean for rosario dawson as. Apr 09, 2020 ashley eckstein, the voice of ahsoka tano in the animated star wars. 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 mysterious rebel operative fulcrum in rebels. 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. Ahsoka begins following the adventures of the togrutan force user exactly one year after the establishment of the galactic empire. The clone wars series, is flying even deeper into a galaxy far, far away with her first childrens book, i am a padawan. The books seem great for young star wars fans but are missing character development and heavy plots like the thrawn, bane or jedi academy book. Thanks to both the clone wars and rebels tv series, her story has been developed. Ahsoka tano is a character in the star wars franchise.
Get caught up on the history of former jedi and heroic leader ahsoka tano before her return to star wars. The clone wars series, is flying even deeper into a galaxy far, far away with her first childrens book, i. The swnu crew unravels all the mysteries and revelations about red lightsabers, order 66, and the purchase of. Lack of depth cont for new star wars books i feel like every new canon star wars books minus dark disciple and the tarkin book, which a great lack any really depth. It was published on october 11, 2016, by disney lucasfilm press as part of the clone wars legacy. Filled with amazing action shots and pictures from clone wars, star wars the clone wars ahsoka in action. Mar 28, 2020 ahsoka tano fits that bill perfectly, and she even has an openended story that needs finishing to boot.
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. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read star wars. It is set between the events of the clone wars and. And possibly another queer character who is kind of a jedi and also an alien. Filoni actually cocreated ahsoka tano along with george lucas, and filoni is rumored to be taking over star wars with favreau, so we see it all adds up. Ahsoka choosing to leave the jedi order was one of the most powerful moments of the clone wars series and i think is one of the most important stories in all of star wars. Star wars ahsoka audiobook free star wars ahsoka by. Ahsoka is a canon young adult original novel, set in the prequel era, written by e. The book is fantastic, and i read it because it is about a famous character.
The titles audiobook edition was narrated by ashley eckstein, the voice of tano on both star wars. Mar 26, 2017 we time travel back to november 2016 and talk about the ashoka novel by e. Pdf star wars ahsoka download full pdf book download. 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. Johnston will be attending a number of special book signings and fan meetups across these three states throughout october and november and are inviting fans to join them in celebrating the launch of star wars. But if you do know who ahsoka is, this is the book for you. We learn more about what the empire is up to on raada, a notable supporting character from star wars canon becomes involved. Credit to them as they make it clear this deal in no way means dawson will appear in other star wars shows or films, but that lucasfilm included the option in the contract so they can retain the actress to portray the character for future inclusion as needed.
Set between the events of the 3d cgi animated television series star wars. Apr 12, 2020 ahsoka tano represents a significant change in the star wars franchise. Her popularity suggests that not only can star wars thrive in animation and on television but that fans can become invested. Apr 07, 2020 according to a report by the direct, rosario dawsons deal as ahsoka tano is a multishow deal. Rosario dawson has also been a long time fanfavorite choice to play ahsoka tano as well, so we see jon favreau and dave filoni are really coming through for the fans. If youre an ahsoka tano fan living in new york, florida, or california, listen up.
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