Audiobooks for Kids 9 to 12

The Trouble with Heroes

By: Kate Messner
Narrated by: Mack Gordon
Length: 4 hours 15 minutes

“Finn has every right to be an angry and hurt child after the passing of his father by suicide. Finn comes full circle after multiple hikes and befriending multiple people from the community and the hiking dog. Every person Finn hikes with becomes a new link to a happier life. Messner does a fantastic job in showing the struggle of living with... Read more

The Beat I Drum

Life of a Cactus

By: Dusti Bowling
Narrated by: Matt Godfrey
Length: 5 hours 7 minutes

Connor Bradley is dreading the first day of high school. Not just because he is new, or because he misses his best friends, but because he knows the other kids won't understand his barking and tics. Connor has Tourette Syndrome, and every day has been a challenge—from the mimicking to the laughing, the questions, and the stares. It turns out... Read more about The Beat I Drum

Ollie In Between

By: Jess Callans
Narrated by: Vico Ortiz
Length: 8 hours 33 minutes

As endearing as it is humorous, this debut middle grade novel by Jess Callans is a tender, queer coming of age story about the courage it takes to find your own voice and choosing to just be.  Puberty, AKA the ultimate biological predator, is driving a wedge between soon-to-be 13 year old Ollie Thompson and their lifelong friends.... Read more about Ollie In Between

The Queen Bees of Tybee County

By: Kyle Casey Chu
Narrated by: Neo Cihi
Length: 9 hours 32 minutes

“Derrick Chan contains multitudes. He’s a star basketball player and he also secretly loves dresses and makeup. I loved how Derrick, when he’s sent to live with his grandmother, begins to lean in to his multiple identities and realizes it’s all him. And how he begins to understand his dad a bit better, given the generational racism against... Read more

Bye Forever, I Guess

By: Jodi Meadows
Narrated by: Eevin Hartsough
Length: 6 hours 29 minutes

INGRID’S ONLINE PERSONA IS COOLER THAN SHE IS. CAN THIS GUARDED GAMER GIRL LOWER HER SHIELD FOR A NEW FRIEND … OR MORE-THAN-FRIEND?

Thirteen-year-old Ingrid’s been living a double life. At school, she’s the Girl With Dead Parents, her popular friend Rachel’s charity case. Online, things are different: she crushes it in her favorite MMORPG, geeks... Read more about Bye Forever, I Guess

Will's Race for Home (Coretta Scott King Author Award Winner)

By: Jewell Parker Rhodes
Narrated by: Christopher Hampton
Length: 4 hours 19 minutes

“An excellent and compelling book that touches upon the triumphs and struggles of an African American family through the eyes of Will. Will is the first person in his family to be born free, and when his father finds out about the Oklahoma Land Rush, he sees an opportunity for his son to not have to live under another form of oppression: share... Read more

Inkbound

Meticulous Jones and the Skull Tattoo

By: Philippa Leathley
Narrated by: Sarah Ovens
Length: 7 hours 31 minutes

A TOP 10 CHILDREN’S FICTION BESTSELLER Enter an extraordinary magical adventure about family, fate and finding the courage to be truly yourself – perfect for fans of Nevermoor, Lemony Snicket and The Swifts. ‘An adventure overflowing with magic’ Beth Lincoln, author... Read more about Inkbound

A Copycat Conundrum (The Misfits)

The Misfits: Book #2

By: Lisa Yee
Narrated by: Cindy Kay
Length: 5 hours 41 minutes

When San Francisco is under strange attacks—like earthquakes affecting only two city blocks at a time—who're you gonna call? An elite team of crime-fighting underdogs, that's who! The Misfits are on the case in this hilarious series!

“For any kid who’s felt like a misfit, this crackling adventure packs a wallop!” —Lincoln Peirce,... Read more about A Copycat Conundrum (The Misfits)

Cinderella and the Beast (or, Beauty and the Glass Slipper)

The Princess Swap: Book #1

By: Kim Bussing
Narrated by: Taylor Meskimen
Length: 7 hours 43 minutes

What would happen if Cinderella found herself in the beast's castle, and Beauty woke up in some evil stepmother's home? Fairy tales meet Freaky Friday in this series, where there’s a magical mix-up for every princess!

Ella’s spent her life dreaming about adventure, but it’s hard to have adventures when you’re stuck with a stepfamily who treat you... Read more about Cinderella and the Beast (or, Beauty and the Glass Slipper)

As You Wish

By: Nashae Jones
Narrated by: Jade Wheeler
Length: 7 hours 11 minutes

A girl learns the hard way to be careful what she wishes for in this middle grade rom-com featuring a chaos-loving West African trickster god that’s a “delightful exploration of friendship, mental health, and first love with a touch of magic” (Kirkus Reviews).

Birdie has big plans for eighth grade. This is the year that she gets a boyfriend, and... Read more about As You Wish

The Bletchley Riddle

By: Ruta Sepetys & Steve Sheinkin
Narrated by: Louis Hill, Georgina Jane, Ruta Sepetys & Steve Sheinkin
Length: 9 hours 30 minutes

“Sepetys never fails to amaze me! I have always loved her writing and I was so excited when I saw The Bletchley Riddle! Septys is an amazing teen author, who writes from the rarely told perspectives in history. It’s really awesome to see her venture into juvenile fiction. Told from the point of view of siblings, Jacob and Lizzie, The Bletchley... Read more

The Graveyard Gift

Fern's School for Wayward Fae: Book #1

By: Fern Forgettable
Narrated by: Isuri Wijesundara
Length: 5 hours 14 minutes

“Great middle grade listen! Perfect for fantasy readers and kids who are finding their place in the world as they grow. This was a fun and mysterious fae story! The characters are fun and entertaining. The narration by Isuri Wijesundra is perfect for the theme and brings life to each individual character. The cliffhanger at the end has left me... Read more

The Last Dragon on Mars

The Dragonships Series

By: Scott Reintgen
Narrated by: Landon Woodson
Length: 9 hours 13 minutes

“When Lunar Jones, an orphan living on Mars, goes out into the wastes to collect a valuable piece of scrap tech, he runs into trouble, stumbles on an uncharted military base, and encounters the biggest secret in the galaxy. Combining the training and space battles of Ender's Game with the dragon lore and dragonriding of Eragon and Skandar, this... Read more

The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science

The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science: Book #1

By: Kate McKinnon
Narrated by: Kate McKinnon & Emily Lynne
Length: 4 hours 54 minutes

“A wonderful romp and magical adventure! Kate McKinnon is a wonderful author and narrator!! Read more

The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science

By: Kate McKinnon
Narrated by: Kate McKinnon & Emily Lynne
Length: 4 hours 53 minutes

From beloved Saturday Night Live alum Kate McKinnon comes a madcap new adventure about three sisters, a ravenous worm, and a mysterious mad scientist. “Brilliant” – KATHERINE RUNDELL “This book upsets me. It frightens me. I cannot wait to read it again.”... Read more about The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science

Impossible Creatures

Impossible Creatures: Book #1

By: Katherine Rundell
Narrated by: Samuel West
Length: 8 hours 54 minutes

“A secret archipelago, talking dragons, courageous unicorns– Impossible Creatures has all the making of a fantastic children’s fantasy. Combine that with two children, Mal and Christopher, who are out to save the universe from dark forces with the help of a crusty sailor, a biologist who studies sea creatures, and a squirrel-like creature called... Read more

Impossible Creatures

'There was Tolkien, there is Pullman and now there is Katherine Rundell' – Michael Morpurgo

Impossible Creatures: Book #1

By: Katherine Rundell
Narrated by: Samuel West
Length: 8 hours 55 minutes

Bloomsbury presents Impossible Creatures by Katherine Rundell, read by Samuel West.

‘There was Tolkien, there is Pullman and now there is Katherine Rundell. Wondrous invention, marvellous writing.’ – Michael Morpurgo

* BRITISH BOOK AWARDS CHILDREN’S FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR * WATERSTONES BOOK OF THE YEAR WINNER * BOOKS ARE MY BAG READERS' AWARD... Read more about Impossible Creatures

When We Flew Away: A Novel of Anne Frank Before the Diary

By: Alice Hoffman
Narrated by: Mara Wilson
Length: 5 hours 39 minutes

Bestselling author Alice Hoffman delivers a stunning novel about one of contemporary history's most acclaimed figures, exploring the little-known details of Anne Frank's life before she went into hiding.Anne Frank's The Diary of a Young Girl has captivated and inspired readers for decades. Published posthumously by her bereaved father, Anne's... Read more about When We Flew Away: A Novel of Anne Frank Before the Diary

Taxi Ghost

By: Sophie Escabasse
Narrated by: Kathleen McInerney, Danny Campbell, Adenrele Ojo, Sanya Simmons, Ian James Corlett, Éléonore Crépin, Maxine Denis, Gayle Garfinkle, Bill Rowat, Kareem T. Alleyne, Jeff Irving & Adrian Pavone
Length: 1 hour 21 minutes

In this hilarious and heartwarming graphic novel, adapted for audio, a young girl's first period brings an unexpected gift: the ability to see ghosts! As she meets these spectral visitors, she uncovers her family's secret lineage of mediums, while learning about the power of compassion and community.

Adèle just wants to spend her winter break at... Read more about Taxi Ghost

A Strange Thing Happened in Cherry Hall

By: Jasmine Warga
Narrated by: Michael Crouch
Length: 3 hours 39 minutes

“A great fast paced mystery that brings two friends together! The ending of the book perfectly ties the different POVs together in such a creative way! Such a great little adventure that all ages will love! Read more