Audiobooks for Kids 6 to 8

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By: Elly Swartz
Narrated by: Alexandra Ryan
Length: 5 hours 30 minutes

From the beloved author of Hidden Truths comes a novel about take-charge sixth grader Bess Stein, who brings together friends and a group of rockstar librarians called the Book Warriors to fight a book ban happening at her middle school.

Bess Stein is more than ready to be 6th grade class president. She's got tons of ideas—including a book... Read more

Detective Dylan and the Case of the Missing Mail

A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series

Youth Sleuths

By: MJ Murray
Narrated by: Kyle Murray
Length: 30 minutes

Dylan’s summer just got more exciting. Can he catch the mail thief before they strike again?Join 8-year-old Dylan, his talkative little sister, and his adorable dog as they kick off a summer they’ll never forget. Armed with his detective kit, Dylan is ready to solve any crimes in the neighborhood. All he needs is a case to get started. Luckily... Read more

The Hotel Balzaar

The Norendy Tales: Book #2

By: Kate DiCamillo
Narrated by: Allan Corduner
Length: 2 hours 12 minutes

“We are big Kate Di Camillo fans here at Bear Hunt Books, ever since Louisiana's Way Home and this book does not disappoint. A hotel, a little girl missing her dad and a magical storyteller who can speak to animals. I loved the stories within the book and simple joy of a tale well done. this is a quick story with mystery, ideal for story fans... Read more

Stella & Marigold

Stella & Marigold

By: Annie Barrows
Narrated by: Merissa Czyz
Length: 1 hour 1 minute

There is the whole world, and in it, there's a city, and in that city, there's a house, and in that house, there are two half-houses, and in one of those half-houses, there lives a pair of sisters named Stella and Marigold. Stella, who's seven, likes cats and axolotls and second grade. But most of all, she likes Marigold. Marigold, who's four,... Read more

Picture Purrfect

Bodega Cats: Book #1

By: Hilda Eunice Burgos
Narrated by: André Santana & Robb Moreira
Length: 1 hour 48 minutes

Miguel Rosado wants nothing more than to see and draw the world … or at least anywhere beyond the four walls of his family’s bodega in Washington Heights. Too bad his mami and papi have him working long hours after school, hoping he’ll appreciate the sacrifices they’ve made to keep the store afloat. For street-savvy and newly adopted cat Lolo,... Read more

Finally Heard

By: Kelly Yang
Narrated by: Sunny Lu & Kelly Yang
Length: 7 hours 26 minutes

From the New York Times bestselling author of Front Desk comes the sequel to Finally Seen “that tackles tweenhood and technology woes head-on” (School Library Journal, starred review) when Lina tries to navigate social media, only to discover not everything online is what it seems.

When ten-year-old Lina Gao sees her mom’s video on social media... Read more

Max in the House of Spies

A Tale of World War II

Operation Kinderspion

By: Adam Gidwitz
Narrated by: Euan Morton
Length: 7 hours 57 minutes

“If you’re looking for a new take on the WWII novel, this is the book for you. I was extremely invested in Max’s story and rooted for him the whole time. A great pick for middle graders, but also for adults too! Read more

Ferris

By: Kate DiCamillo
Narrated by: Cherry Jones
Length: 4 hours 5 minutes

“Kate DiCamillo at her finest!! My kids and I listened to this and were enraptured by the quirky cast of characters who surround Ferris during her summer between 4th and 5th grade. Her sister is hilariously mischievous, her grandmother endearing, the ghost is mysterious, her uncle creative, her aunt is over the top fabulous, her best friend is a... Read more

The Skull

A Tyrolean Folktale

By: Jon Klassen
Narrated by: Fairuza Balk & Jon Klassen
Length: 22 minutes

“Folk tale retelling at its finest. Perfect 20 minutes with my morning coffee. Brought back memories of reading Grimm's Fairy Tales at my Grandma's house. Read more

Big Tree

By: Brian Selznick
Narrated by: Meryl Streep
Length: 2 hours 28 minutes

A 2024 Grammy Nominee for Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Recording!The fate of all life on Earth may depend on the bravery of two little seeds in this epic adventure from the #1 New York Times bestselling creator and Caldecott Medalist of The Invention of Hugo Cabret."The tale of the natural world is the greatest story we have to... Read more

Elf Dog and Owl Head

By: M.T. Anderson
Narrated by: Pete Cross
Length: 4 hours 10 minutes

Clay has had his fill of home life. A global plague has brought the world to a screeching halt, and with little to look forward to but a summer of video-calling friends, vying with annoying sisters for the family computer, and tuning out his parents’ financial worries, he’s only too happy to retreat to the woods. From the moment the elegant... Read more

Once There Was

Once There Was

By: Kiyash Monsef
Narrated by: Nikki Massoud
Length: 11 hours 27 minutes

“For fans of T.A. Barron and Tamora Pierce, a wonderful fantasy for mature kids, teens, and up. Interspersed with folklore retellings, this coming-of-age story is perfect for anyone who likes magical creatures, animal rights, and mysteries, or for teens who have a righteous anger and feel out of their depth or like an imposter. Monsef beautifully... Read more

A Rover's Story

By: Jasmine Warga
Narrated by: Jacob McNatt & Ariana Delawari
Length: 5 hours 29 minutes

The One and Only Ivan meets The Wild Robot in this unique and deeply moving middle grade novel about the journey of a fictional Mars rover, from the Newbery Honor–winning author of Other Words for Home. New York Times bestseller!Meet Resilience, a Mars rover determined to live up to his name.Res was built to explore Mars. He was not built to... Read more

World Made of Glass

By: Ami Polonsky
Narrated by: Jennifer Nittoso
Length: 5 hours 53 minutes

A heartbreaking, heart-mending novel of love, grief, friendship, and community.  
 
March 1987. The FDA has just approved AZT as the first drug to treat AIDS. But it's too late for Iris’s dad. He’s dying, confined to a hospital bed in the apartment he shares with his boyfriend, J.R. (who Iris hates), four floors above Iris and her mom. Soon, all... Read more

An American Story

By: Kwame Alexander
Narrated by: Stacy Gonzalez
Length: 11 minutes

#1 New York Times Bestselling and award-winning author of The Undefeated, Kwame Alexander, pens a powerful picture book that tells the story of American slavery through the voice of a teacher struggling to help her students understand its harrowing history.

From the fireside tales in an African village, through the unspeakable passage across the... Read more

The Windeby Puzzle

History and Story

By: Lois Lowry
Narrated by: Lois Lowry, Lauren Ezzo & Andrew Gibson
Length: 3 hours 20 minutes

Newbery Medalist and New York Times bestselling author Lois Lowry transports readers to an Iron Age world through the suspenseful dual narrative of a boy and girl both battling to survive. In an utterly one-of-a-kind blend of fiction and history, a master storyteller explores the mystery and life of the 2,000-year-old Windeby bog body.Estrild is... Read more

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

By: Beth Lincoln
Narrated by: Nikki Patel
Length: 9 hours 53 minutes

“A deliciously gothic, madcap 'whodunit' with an array of eccentric characters! For ages 8+. Read more

The Guardian Test (Legends of Lotus Island #1)

Legends of Lotus Island

By: Christina Soontornvat
Narrated by: Sura Siu
Length: 2 hours 47 minutes

From two-time Newbery honor recipient Christina Soontornvat comes a compelling new young middle grade fantasy series for readers who love stories about animals, magic, and kids like them embracing their power to change the world.Young Plum is shocked to discover that she's been accepted to the Guardian Academy on Lotus Island, an elite school... Read more

The Three Billy Goats Gruff

By: Mac Barnett
Narrated by: Mac Barnett
Length: 20 minutes

The MOMENTOUS debut of a groundbreaking Fairy Tale series -- a brilliantly crafted, hilarious twist on this beloved classic, The Three Billy Goats Gruff, from renowned, award-winning, and New York Times bestselling duo and picture book pioneers Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen!Once there was a bridge and a terrible and VERY hungry troll lived... Read more

Unstoppable Us, Volume 1: How Humans Took Over the World

Unstoppable Us: Book #1

By: Yuval Noah Harari
Narrated by: Rosa Howard
Length: 3 hours 51 minutes

From world-renowned historian and philosopher Yuval Noah Harari, the New York Times bestselling author of Sapiens, comes an exciting, brand-new audiobook for middle-grade listeners that looks at the early history of humankind.

Even though we’ll never outrun a hungry lion or outswim an angry shark, humans are pretty impressive—and we’re the most... Read more