Audiobooks for Kids 9 to 12

Bye Forever, I Guess

By: Jodi Meadows
Narrated by: Eevin Hartsough
Length: 6 hours 28 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

Will's Race for Home

By: Jewell Parker Rhodes
Narrated by: Christopher Hampton
Length: 4 hours 18 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

A Copycat Conundrum (The Misfits)

The Misfits: Book #2

By: Lisa Yee
Narrated by: Cindy Kay
Length: 5 hours 40 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, creator of Big... Read more

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 42 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

As You Wish

By: Nashae Jones
Narrated by: Jade Wheeler
Length: 7 hours 10 minutes

A girl learns the hard way to be careful what she wishes for in this sweet and funny middle grade rom-com featuring a chaos-loving West African trickster god.

Birdie has big plans for eighth grade. This is the year that she gets a boyfriend, and since she and her best friend, Deve, do everything together, it makes sense that Deve will get a... Read more

The Bletchley Riddle

By: Ruta Sepetys & Steve Sheinkin
Narrated by: Louis Hill, Georgina Jane, Ruta Sepetys & Steve Sheinkin
Length: 9 hours 29 minutes

“Wow! Just wow! Well-written, informative historical fiction with YA characters and a compelling storyline. Nothing felt dumbed down for the YA audience. As a fully-grown adult, I learned so much about Bletchley Park and the realities of WWII through the eyes of a Londoner. 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

Jasmine Is Haunted

By: Mark Oshiro
Narrated by: Vico Ortiz
Length: 8 hours 38 minutes

“Being in middle school is hard for 13-year-old Jasmine. Throw in being haunted by a mysterious presence and it's downright terrifying. This sweet and spooky book is full of heartfelt moments and scary thrills. This is an inclusive book for all and enjoyable for all ages! Read more

The Last Dragon on Mars

The Dragonships Series

By: Scott Reintgen
Narrated by: Landon Woodson
Length: 8 hours 56 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,... 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

“This was one of my favorite middle grade books of 2024, partially because I am such a huge fan of Kate McKinnon. This book is exactly what you'd expect: fun, weird, and full of underdogs to cheer for. Perfect for any kid who feels like an outsider, loves science, or has cheered for the underdog. The audiobook is excellent - just be sure to... Read more

Impossible Creatures

Impossible Creatures: Book #1

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

“Impossible Creatures is filled with pure magic, high seas adventure, and unexpected friendships. Readers of all ages will love traveling to Archipelago! Read more

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

By: Alice Hoffman
Narrated by: Mara Wilson
Length: 5 hours 38 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

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

A Strange Thing Happened in Cherry Hall

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

“What happens when a painting goes missing at the local museum? It becomes famous of course! Rami and Veda are on the case, or else Rami's mother might take the fall. A brilliant and heartfelt exploration of immigrant families, growing up, and how love is the greatest motivator. With friendly ghosts and talking turtles, this book has it all! Read more

The Sherlock Society

The Sherlock Society

By: James Ponti
Narrated by: Mark Sanderlin
Length: 6 hours 16 minutes

“I always learn something when reading Ponti’s books. They are well-researched and most of all fun!! Follow the Sherlock siblings and their friends to solve a mystery set in their Miami hometown Read more

The Pumpkin Princess and the Forever Night

By: Steven Banbury
Narrated by: Alyssa Bresnahan
Length: 9 hours 33 minutes

“I can’t recommend this one highly enough. My daughters and I all LOVED it! It’s the perfect fall read for all ages 8+ Read more

How It All Ends

By: Scientific American
Narrated by: Alex Boyles
Length: 8 hours 36 minutes

The Book of Revelation, the Maya, Nostradamus—humans have speculated about the end since, well, the beginning. In this book, we look at several “end of the world” scenarios—or at least, things that could make human life really difficult. Read more

The Beautiful Game

By: Yamile Saied Méndez
Narrated by: Maria Liatis
Length: 7 hours 33 minutes

A powerful story about family, fútbol, and playing like a girl, perfect for fans of Front Desk, The Academy, and, Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret from the award-winning author of Furia.

At thirteen years old, Valeria "Magic" Salomón is already the best soccer player her town has ever seen. She has talent in spades and an abuelo whose... Read more

They Call Me No Sam!

By: Drew Daywalt
Narrated by: Ron Butler
Length: 2 hours 20 minutes

From Drew Daywalt, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Day the Crayons Quit, and illustrator Mike Lowery comes a middle grade novel about Sam, a noble pug who will go to any lengths to protect his family from the bad guys!Meet Sam: an insolent pug—and incidental hero—who will stop at nothing to protect his family!When scientists... Read more

The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman

By: Gennifer Choldenko
Narrated by: Javier Prusky
Length: 6 hours 56 minutes

Everyone will be rooting for a happy ending for Hank, a boy struggling to hold his family together when his mom doesn't come home, in this gripping story from Newbery Honor winner Gennifer Choldenko.

“One of those rare and important books . . . Hank Hooperman may well be the most resourceful, courageous, and loving big brother in the history of... Read more