Audiobooks by E.K. Johnston

#1 NYT Bestseller E. K. Johnston returns to contemporary feminist YA. This thrilling story of a small town, fierce friendships, and revenge served cold is a perfect companion to Exit, Pursued by a Bear. In the small town of Eganston, Ontario, five high school friends have had enough. They've experienced the worst abuse, bullying, and gaslighting their small community has to offer. But it hasn't been all bad. They now know they can count on each other, and surviving their high school years has taught them a few things. One might even say they've learned some useful tactics. And this year is going to be all about using them.

E.K. Johnston (Author), Devon Sorvari, Jen Zhao, Louisa Zhu, Marÿke Hendrikse, May Charters, TBD (Narrator)

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Star Wars Queen's Peril

A prequel to the New York Times best-selling novel Queen's Shadow, further exploring the life of the iconic Padmé Amidala! When fourteen-year-old Padmé Naberrie wins the election for Queen of Naboo, she adopts the name Amidala and leaves her family to the rule from the royal palace. To keep her safe and secure, she'll need a group of skilled handmaidens who can be her assistants, confidantes, defenders, and decoys. Each girl is selected for her particular talents, but it will be up to Padmé to unite them as a group. When Naboo is invaded by forces of the Trade Federation, Queen Amidala and her handmaidens will face the greatest test--of themselves, and of each other.

E.K. Johnston (Author), Catherine Taber (Narrator)

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Star Wars: Queen's Shadow

Written by the #1 New York Times best-selling author of Star Wars Ahsoka! When Padmé Naberrie, 'Queen Amidala' of Naboo, steps down from her position, she is asked by the newly-elected queen to become Naboo's representative in the Galactic Senate. Padmé is unsure about taking on the new role, but cannot turn down the request to serve her people. Together with her most loyal handmaidens, Padmé must figure out how to navigate the treacherous waters of politics and forge a new identity beyond the queen's shadow.

E.K. Johnston (Author), Catherine Taber (Narrator)

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That Inevitable Victorian Thing

Speculative fiction from the acclaimed bestselling author of Exit, Pursued by a Bear and Star Wars: Ahsoka. Victoria-Margaret is the crown princess of the empire, a direct descendent of Victoria I, the queen who changed the course of history. The imperial tradition of genetically arranged matchmaking will soon guide Margaret into a politically advantageous marriage. But before she does her duty, she'll have one summer of freedom and privacy in a far corner of empire. Posing as a commoner in Toronto, she meets Helena Marcus, daughter of one of the empire's greatest placement geneticists, and August Callaghan, the heir to a powerful shipping firm currently besieged by American pirates. In a summer of high-society debutante balls, politically charged tea parties, and romantic country dances, Margaret, Helena, and August discover they share an extraordinary bond and maybe a one-in-a-million chance to have what they want and to change the world in the process. Set in a near-future world where the British Empire was preserved not by the cost of blood and theft but by the effort of repatriation and promises kept, That Inevitable Victorian Thing is a surprising, romantic, and thought-provoking story of love, duty, and the small moments that can change people and the world. ? "This witty and romantic story is a must-read."-SLJ, starred review ? "Compelling and unique-there's nothing else like it."-Booklist, starred review. ? "[A] powerful and resonant story of compassion, love, and finding a way to fulfill obligations while maintaining one's identity."-PW, starred review

E.K. Johnston (Author), Katherine Kellgren (Narrator)

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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 re-appeared as the mysterious Rebel operative Fulcrum in Rebels. Finally, her story will begin to be told. 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. 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.

E.K. Johnston (Author), Ashley Eckstein (Narrator)

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Exit, Pursued by a Bear

From #1 New York Times bestselling author E.K. Johnston, comes a brave and unforgettable YA heroine whose story will inspire readers to rethink what it means to be a survivor . Hermione Winters is captain of her cheerleading team, and in tiny Palermo Heights, this doesn't mean what you think it means. At PHHS, the cheerleaders don't cheer for the sports teams; they are the sports team the pride and joy of a small town. The team's summer training camp is Hermione's last and marks the beginning of the end of…she's not sure what. She does know this season could make her a legend. But during a camp party, someone slips something in her drink. And it all goes black. In every class, there's a star cheerleader and a pariah pregnant girl. They're never supposed to be the same person. Hermione struggles to regain the control she's always had and faces a wrenching decision about how to move on. The rape wasn't the beginning of Hermione Winter's story and she's not going to let it be the end. She won't be anyone's cautionary tale. 'E.K. Johnston has a seemingly limitless range.... This is realistic fiction at it's best.' The Globe & Mail ★ 'Johnston's clever but never precious update of Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale is unflinching but not at all graphic in its treatment of sexual violence.... Middle and high school readers will pass this powerful, engaging story around and around.' Kirkus Reviews, starred review ★ 'Fierce and gorgeously drawn, this is a rape story that doesn't focus on victimhood.' Booklist, starred review ★ A beautifully written portrait of a young woman facing the unthinkable, this is a must-buy for high school collections. SLJ , starred review 'Exit, Pursued by a Bear is an important new novel comparable with Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson. VOYA. 'This story of a cheerleader rising up after a traumatic event will give you Veronica Mars-level feels that will stay with you long after you finish.' Seventeen Magazine From the Hardcover edition.

E.K. Johnston (Author), Jorjeana Marie (Narrator)

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