Star Wars: The High Republic: Escape from Valo

Name: Star Wars: The High Republic: Escape from Valo
Brand: Penguin Random House
Availability: InStock
Author: Daniel José Older
ISBN: 9781368096713

Author: Daniel José Older, Alyssa Wong

Series: Star Wars: The High Republic (Middle Grade)

Narrator: Todd Haberkorn

Unabridged: 6 hr 52 min

Format: Digital Audiobook (DRM Protected)

Publisher: Listening Library

Published: 03/26/2024

Categories: Children's Fiction, Science Fiction Stories

Synopsis

Centuries before the Clone Wars or the Empire, it is a dangerous time for the galaxy, and the Jedi of the High Republic must face their greatest trials yet. . . .

The villainous Nihil control an area of space known as the Occlusion Zone, where no one is safe, least of all Jedi. One of the Jedi stuck behind enemy lines is Padawan Ram Jomaram, doing his best to help the people of his home planet, Valo, survive Nihil occupation while keeping his Jedi identity hidden. When Ram discovers a trio of young Jedi living in the ruins of the city zoo, he finds himself in a position he never could have imagined: leader.

Ram and the others will have to band together to face their fears and protect the people of Valo as only the Jedi can!

About The Author

Daniel José Older, a lead story architect for Star Wars: The High Republic, is the New York Times best-selling author of the young adult urban fantasy series Outlaw Saints, the sci-fi adventure Flood City, and the monthly comic series Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures. His other books include the historical fantasy series Dactyl Hill Squad, The Book of Lost Saints, the Bone Street Rumba urban fantasy series, Star Wars: Last Shot, and the young adult series the Shadowshaper Cypher, including Shadowshaper, which was named one of the best fantasy books of all time by TIME magazine and one of Esquire’s 80 Books Every Person Should Read. He won the International Latino Book Award and has been nominated for the Kirkus Prize, the World Fantasy Award, the Andre Norton Award, the Locus Award, and the Mythopoeic Award. You can find out more at www.danieljoseolder.net.Alyssa Wong writes award-winning fiction, comics, and games. Their stories have won the Nebula, World Fantasy, and Locus Awards and were short-listed for the Hugo, Bram Stoker, and Shirley Jackson Awards. Alyssa also writes comics for Star Wars (Star Wars: Doctor Aphra, War of the Bounty Hunters: Boushh #1), Marvel (Deadpool, Alligator Loki, Iron Fist, Extreme Carnage), and DC (Spirit World, Batman: Urban Legends). They have received multiple GLAAD and Eisner Award nominations. Previously, Alyssa worked at Blizzard Entertainment on Overwatch and Overwatch 2. They live in North Carolina.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Jim on August 06, 2025

This is part of Phase III of the High Republic series. Although it is part of a series I believe this children's book does not have any real effect on the overall arc. In this one we visit Valo where a group of Jedi younglings are stuck on a planet ruled by the Nihil. They perform renegade acts to d......more

Goodreads review by Jonathan on February 02, 2024

This is an entertaining, yet frustrating book. The book is cohesive and well produced, but I disagree with a lot of the creative choices made in the book. But it was an entertaining experience. On the positive side, I do like the basic premise of the book. Some Jedi children are left on Valo when all......more

Goodreads review by Lev on February 02, 2024

Full of heart and honesty. A delightfully queer exploration of coming to age under traumatic circumstances. And finding the bits of joy where you can.......more

Goodreads review by Jan on December 18, 2024

Escape from Valo 4.5/5 "Star Wars: The High Republic: Escape From Valo" is the first middle-grade book in the third phase of the High Republic publishing initiative. It was published in January 2024 and written by Alyssa Wong and Daniel José Older. The story is set one year after the events of Phase O......more

Goodreads review by Bryce on March 10, 2025

11/10. SO GOOD. One of the best books in the middle grade High Republic novels. I loved absolutely everything about this book ~ the writing, the storytelling, the humor, the plot, the characters, the ABSOLUTELY AMAZING QUEER CHARACTERS THAT ONLY MADE THE BOOK SO MUCH BETTER. I didn't want this book......more

Quotes

"This coming-of-age adventure thrusts into hyper speed from the opening scenes, fueled by high action, suspenseful conflict, and perilous stakes. . . . Color illustrations capture the cinematic drama at key moments in the story, and vivid descriptions bring the Force to life. The narration provides enough context for this installment of the High Republic series to stand alone. An immersive and compassionate adventure." —Kirkus Reviews