E. K. Johnston

Segunda entrega de la trilogía de novelas protagonizada por la reina Amidala.Cuando a sus catorce años Padmé es elegida Reina de Naboo, adopta el nombre de Amidala y deja atrás a su familia para gobernar en el Palacio Real. En un contexto de incertidumbre creciente para Naboo y la Republica Galactica, Padme y su asesor de seguridad, el Capitan Panaka, trazan un plan para que la Reina tenga multiples asistentes en lugar de solo una como dicta la tradicion. Estas asistentes seran sus consejeras, sus confidentes, sus protectoras e incluso sus dobles. Panaka elige a cada una de las chicas por sus talentos particulares, pero sera responsabilidad de Padme unirlas como grupo. A pesar de que son muy diferentes entre ellas, las asistentes aprenden a trabajar juntas con un unico objetivo: proteger a la Reina cueste lo que cueste. Cuando Naboo sufre la invasion de la ambiciosa Federacion de Comercio, la Reina Amidala y sus valientes asistentes se enfrentaran a su mayor prueba, individualmente y como grupo.

"I love this book so very much."Robin LaFevers, New York Times bestselling author of the His Fair Assassin trilogyRomantic high fantasy from the bestselling author of Star Wars: Ahsoka and Exit, Pursued by a Bear.Its been a year since the mysterious godsgem cured Cadriums king and ushered in what promised to be a new golden age. The heroes who brought home the gem are renowned in story and song, but for two fellows on the quest, peace and prosperity dont come easily.Apprentice Knight Kalanthe Ironheart wasnt meant for heroism so early in life, and while she has no intention of giving up the notoriety shes earned, reputation doesnt pay her bills. Kalanthe may be forced to betray not her kingdom or her friends, but her own heart as she seeks a stable future for herself and those she loves.Olsa Rhetsdaughter was never meant for heroism at all. Beggar and thief, she lived hand to mouth on the streets until fortune--or fate--pulled her into Kalanthes orbit. And now shes reluctant to leave it. Even more alarmingly, her fame has made her profession difficult, and a choice between poverty and the noose isnt much of a choice at all.Both girls think their paths are laid out, but the godsgem isnt quite done with them and that new golden age isnt a sure thing yet.In a tale both sweepingly epic and intensely personal, Kalanthe and Olsa fight to maintain their newfound independence and to find their way back to each other.

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, shell 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 empires 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 uniquetheres nothing else like it."Booklist, starred review. "[A] powerful and resonant story of compassion, love, and finding a way to fulfill obligations while maintaining ones identity."PW, starred review

From #1 New York Times bestselling author E.K. Johnston comes a brave and unforgettable story that will inspire readers to rethink how we treat survivors. Hermione Winters is captain of her cheerleading team, and in tiny Palermo Heights, this doesnt mean what you think it means. At PHHS, the cheerleaders dont cheer for the sports teams; they are the sports teamthe pride and joy of a small town. The teams summer training camp is Hermiones last and marks the beginning of the end ofshes 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, theres a star cheerleader and a pariah pregnant girl. Theyre never supposed to be the same person. Hermione struggles to regain the control shes always had and faces a wrenching decision about how to move on. The rape wasnt the beginning of Hermione Winters story and shes not going to let it be the end. She wont be anyones cautionary tale."E.K. Johnston has a seemingly limitless range.... This is realistic fiction at its best."The Globe & Mail "Johnstons cleverbut never preciousupdate of Shakespeares The Winters 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 doesnt 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 MagazineA NPR Best Book of 2016A Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2016 A Booklist Best Book of 2016A New York Public Library 2016 Top Ten Book for TeensA Chicago Public Library Best Teen Fiction of 2016A Globe & Mail Best Book of 2016 A CBC Best Book of 2016A Quill & Quire Best Book of 2016A Bustle Top 30 YA Book of 2016A Bookish Best Book of 2016A Bank Street College Best Childrens Book of the YearA finalist for Audibles Best Young Adult Audiobook of 2016A 2017 Ontario Library Association White Pine Honor Book

New York Times bestselling author E. K. Johnston, author of the Queens series starring Padmé Amidala, brings fans an untold story about Qira, portrayed by Emilia Clarke in Star Wars: A Solo Story.Not everyone gets to be the hero.Qira listened to the dreams and promises of a boy with a reckless smile, only to be torn away from him and returned to the White Worms gang while Han made his way to freedom. Now freedom seems like a luxury she cant afford while she concentrates on survival and despairs of ever leaving Corellia. But her fortunes seem to turn when a representative of the crime syndicate Crimson Dawn plucks Qira from captivity and brings her to the syndicates leader, the mysterious and mercurial Dryden Vos. Vos offers Qira an opportunity shes never had before: the chance to build something resembling a comfortable life if she can prove her worth to his organization. With failure meaning certain death, Qira knows she must immerse herself in the merciless, murderous world of Crimson Dawn. What she doesnt know is just who she will be if she survives. . . ."An exquisite portrait of an intrepid character in the Star Wars universe, Johnstons latest richly plots Qiras ascent through Crimson Dawn with verve. . . . A propulsive read for fans of a galaxy far, far away." Kirkus Reviews

A peace-loving senator faces a time of war in another thrilling Padmé Amidala adventure from the author of the New York Times best-sellers Queens Peril and Queens Shadow! Padmé is adjusting to being a wartime senator during the Clone Wars. Her secret husband, Anakin Skwyalker, is off fighting the war, and excels at being a wartime Jedi. In contrast, when Padme gets the opportunity to see the casualties on the war-torn front lines, she is horrified. The stakes have never been higher for the galaxy, or for the newly-married couple. Meanwhile, with Padme on a secret mission, her handmaiden Sabe steps into the role of Senator Amidala, something no handmaiden has done for an extended period of time. While in the Senate, Sabe is equally horrified by the machinations that happen there. She comes face to face with a gut-wrenching decision as she realizes that she cannot fight a war this way, not even for Padme. And Chancellor Palpatine hovers over it all, manipulating the players to his own ends

Mad Max: Fury Road meets Alien in this exciting follow-up to the YA novel Titan of the Stars by #1 New York Times bestselling author E.K. Johnston.After the horrific events on the Titan, where ancient aliens were released on the ship and massacred or possessed most of the travelers, Dominic finds himself on the surface of Mars amidst the wreckage of the ruined vessel.He made it out alive, along with a small number of other survivors including Ren, a smart and determined ship mechanic. Against all odds, Celeste also survived the crash . . . but that should be impossible, given she sacrificed herself to save the others . . .Dominic and Ren attempt to start a new life on the Mars colony, but the horrors follow them there. What starts out as a mild sickness among the colonists turns into a full-on outbreak and then, half-eaten bodies are found around the base.Could Celeste have been taken over by the aliens, and is she behind these mysterious deaths? Despite their differences, Dominic and Ren must work together once again to combat an alien menace in this thrilling sequel to Titan of the Stars!

Alien meets The Titanic in this tense YA science fiction horror series by #1 New York Times bestselling author E.K. Johnston.Celeste knows every inch of this ship. Shes proud of her work as apprentice engineer. And as the maiden voyage of the Titan launches, shes optimistic for the promises of this new journey from Earth to Mars this new life.Dominic arrives at his suite where his valet is busy unpacking his things. His chest is tight, already feeling anxious inside his dads precious new ship. Once it launches, hes trapped, inside the ship and inside the life his father has chosen for him a life that will leave his dreams of art school behind. Discovered under melted ice caps, ancient aliens have been brought onto the Titan as well, and stored in display cases for the entertainment of the passengers . . . until an act of sabotage releases them into the ship, with zero discrimination for class, decks or human life . . .

New York Times bestseller E. K. Johnstons middle-grade debut is an utterly charming, witty, and gloriously inclusive magic-tinged caper in the Canadian wilderness.Hayley Rilko was born to play hockeyand cursed to ruin whatever team she plays for. As long as shes still a kid, the curses magic doesnt stick, but everyone knows her time is running out. The two things Hayley has on her side are her family--four generations of it, all carrying the same curse she does--and one last summer vacation in the Ontario Northwoods, where her great grandfather disappeared and the curse began. As the clock runs down and the magical mysteries pile up, Hayley realizes that just following the evidence isnt going to be enough. Shes going to have to talk to someone who has the information she needseven if it means raising the dead. With her cousins on her team, Hayley sets out to do what no one else has been able to: find her great grandfathers body and break the curse, no matter what it takes.

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, shell 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 Padme 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.

A thought-provoking new YA space adventure from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Star Wars: Ahsoka.Set on a family-run interstellar freighter called the Harland and a mysterious remote space station, E. K. Johnstons latest is story of survival and self-determination. Pendt Harlands family sees her as a waste of food on their long-haul space cruiser when her genes reveal an undesirable mutation. But if she plays her cards right she might have a chance to do much more than survive. During a space-station layover, Pendt escapes and forms a lucky bond with the Brannick twins, the teenage heirs of the powerful family that owns the station. Against all odds, the trio hatches a long-shot scheme to take over the station and thwart the destinies they never wished for.

A fast-paced and thought-provoking queer sci-fi/fantasy novel from #1 New York Times bestseller E.K. Johnston.Morgan Enni has things to do. A science prodigy in a university full of mage-scientists, shes notable for having no magical ability, which only increases her ambition and drive to prove herself. Her research has the potential to devastate every aetherworker in the galaxy and shake the crumbled foundations of the Stavenger Empire. Its no wonder she cant find anyone who wants to listen to her, much less fund her expedition.But Morgan is stubborn, and eventually her work catches the attention of a group of rebels, who hope it might turn the tide in their favour. When they try to recruit the young scientist, they get much more than they bargained for. Morgan Enni has secrets of her own.Set in the world of Aetherbound, E.K. Johnston continues to entwine Arthurian myth and the history of North Atlantic fisheries in a clever, character-driven space fantasy.

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

#1 New York Times bestseller E.K. Johnston returns with a contemporary feminist young adult novel about a small town, fierce friendships, and revenge served cold.You will never suspect us,But youll always wonder how we did it . . . and why.In the small town of Eganston, Ontario, five good girls have had enough. Having faced the best and the worst of their tight-knit community, Maddie Carter and her friends are tired of the unfair societal expectations placed upon them. When a scandal involving a local girl sparks outrage, Maddie and her friends decide its time to take mattersand justiceinto their own hands. Together, theyve decided that its time for a reckoning and that justice is their privilege to give.Join these five young women whose struggles offer a powerful glimpse into the emotional and social challenges of adolescence.

Novela de fantasía, magia e intriga que recupera el tono y los temas de la antigua narrativa oriental –en particular el de Las mil y una noches–, pero desde una visión contemporánea destinada a atrap

He killed three hundred girls before he came to my village, looking for a wife.When a powerful and dangerous king arrives in the desert to take one of the village girls as his next wife, one girl will stop at nothing to save the life of her sister - even if it means sacrificing herself.At his palace she is sure death awaits. But the kings fascination with her keeps her alive night after night, as the tales she weaves for him create a strange magic between them and her words come to life before her eyes. As her stories become more intricate and beautiful, her magic becomes more powerful, but will it be enough to save her?

The world is made safe by a woman . . . but it is a very big world. It has been generations since the Storyteller Queen saved her country from fire and blood - but now the kingdom of Kharuf is threatened by a demon gathering power. When a princess is born, the demon is ready with her final blow: a curse that will cost that princess her very soul, or force her to destroy her own people to save her life.The threads of magic are tightly spun, binding princess and exiled spinners into a desperate quest to break the curse. But the web of power is dangerously tangled - and they may not see the true pattern until it is unspooled.Kingdom of Sleep, by the critically acclaimed E. K. Johnston, is a spellbinding retelling of an enchanting fairy tale with the power of story at its heart.

Segunda entrega de la trilogía de novelas protagonizada por la reina Amidala.Cuando a sus catorce años Padmé es elegida Reina de Naboo, adopta el nombre de Amidala y deja atrás a su familia para gobernar en el Palacio Real. En un contexto de incertidumbre creciente para Naboo y la Republica Galactica, Padme y su asesor de seguridad, el Capitan Panaka, trazan un plan para que la Reina tenga multiples asistentes en lugar de solo una como dicta la tradicion. Estas asistentes seran sus consejeras, sus confidentes, sus protectoras e incluso sus dobles. Panaka elige a cada una de las chicas por sus talentos particulares, pero sera responsabilidad de Padme unirlas como grupo.A pesar de que son muy diferentes entre ellas, las asistentes aprenden a trabajar juntas con un unico objetivo: proteger a la Reina cueste lo que cueste. Cuando Naboo sufre la invasion de la ambiciosa Federacion de Comercio, la Reina Amidala y sus valientes asistentes se enfrentaran a su mayor prueba, individualmente y como grupo.

Una novela de la escritora superventas responsable de Star Wars: Ahsoka.Cuando Padmé Amidala renuncia a su cargo de Reina de Naboo, la nueva reina electa le pide que siga sirviendo a su gente, esta vez en el Senado Galactico. Padme no esta muy segura de lo que va a suponer su nuevo papel, pero gracias a Sabe (su doble y buena amiga) podra estar en dos lugares a la vez. Mientras Padme se sumerge en los entresijos de la politica, Sabe emprende una mision que para Padme es muy importante. En la resplandeciente capital galactica, Coruscant, los miembros del Senado con los que se codea Padme la miran con curiosidad... y con cierta sospecha por su papel en la destitucion del anterior canciller. Junto con sus leales asistentes, Padme debera moverse por situaciones politicas muy traicioneras, adaptarse a contextos constantemente cambiantes y forjar una nueva identidad mas alla de ser la sombra de la reina.DE LA ESCRITORA SUPERVENTAS RESPONSABLE DE STAR WARS: AHSOKA"Con las expectativas de toda una generacion de fans de Star Wars, [Johnston] convence con una representacion profundamente conmovedora y reflexiva de este personaje tan importante y de sus leales Asistentes". The Force.net"[Padme es] un personaje fascinante digno de recibir mucha mas atencion... contemplaremos su transformacion de reina desafiante pero reservada en politica astuta y aventurera". iO9"La representacion de Padme que hace Johnston es tan impecable que ella misma podria haber sido una asistente real. Tanto Padme como Sabe emergen de la sombra de la reina con genuino porte palaciego, y saben llevar sus defectos y su sentido del deber publico con la misma elegancia con la que llevan sus mangas bordadas." The Mary Sue

Una novela sobre la madre de Luke y Leia.La antigua Reina Amidala es ahora senadora y, desde hace poco, esposa. Pero su matrimonio con Anakin Skywalker debe permanecer en secreto, ya que a los Jedi no se les permite contraer matrimonio. Desgraciadamente para los recien casados, casi nunca estan juntos, ya que Anakin esta en el frente de las Guerras Clon y Padme esta librando su propia batalla por la paz en el Senado Galactico.La antigua asistente Sabe ha regresado a Tatooine para volver a intentar liberar a la gente que esta esclavizada alli, pero Padme le pide que acuda a Coruscant con una peticion muy urgente. Padme tiene que partir en una mision importantisima, y nadie puede saber que se ha ido. Sabe es la unica que puede ocupar su lugar de forma convincente en el Senado durante un largo periodo de tiempo.Sabe acepta la peticion, y ambas mujeres se veran obligadas a reflexionar sobre quien son, quien no son y quien no pueden ser. Un proceso que cambiara sus vidas para siempre.