Showing 1–50 of 108 books
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100 Sideways Miles
Finn Easton is trying to find his own story, but between epileptic blank-outs and his doomed first love, he has a hard time seeing his path. Heyborne's angsty, discontented teen guy narration perfectly expresses Finn's frustration with the universe.- Realistic Fiction
- Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 2016
- ISBN: 9781494514099
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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
A fledgling cartoonist, Arnold Spirit Jr., or Junior as he's known on the rez, leaves his Spokane Indian Reservation high school after throwing his 30-year-old geometry textbook at his teacher. Reading his own work with appropriate pacing and true emotion, Alexie explores major issues of belonging and leaving your community, life and death, and the value of friendship. -
The Adoration of Jenna Fox
Her parents tell her that she has just awoken from a coma after a terrible accident, but Jenna Fox doesn't remember anything about her life. Narrator Jenna Lamia brilliantly brings to life one of the most empty — literally — young women in fiction.- Realistic Fiction
- Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 2009
- ISBN: 9781427204431
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After Ever After
Jeffrey learns to live life to the fullest while getting his first girlfriend, wondering why his best friend and fellow cancer survivor is acting so weird, and trying to cope with post-treatment disabilities. Podehl captures the spirit and emotion of a middle school cancer survivor with humor and grace.- Realistic Fiction
- Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 2012
- ISBN: 9781611061345
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After Tupac and D Foster
D Foster walks into the neighborhood where the narrator and her best friend Neeka live and opens up a whole new world to them, with Tupac's musical influence as a background. Susan Spain's narration brings the girls' intertwined stories to life as she conveys the emotional turmoil that is part of growing up.- Realistic Fiction
- Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 2010
- ISBN: 9780142413999
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All American Boys
What should have been a typical Friday night explodes into racial violence when Quinn witnesses a cop beating 16-year-old Rashad. Nobbs and Lockard's compelling narration infuses this audiobook with realistic energy and attitude.- Realistic Fiction
- Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 2016
- ISBN: 9781427617361
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All the Bright Places
After Theodore “Freak” Finch talks down popular Violet Markey from the school bell tower, they team up for a project wandering Indiana. Meyers' authentic teen voice captures Violet's fear and heartbreak; Heyborne voices Finch with such vibrancy it makes his descent all the more heartbreaking.- Realistic Fiction
- Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 2016
- ISBN: 9780553552195
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Almost Perfect
The arrival of formerly homeschooled Sage -- self-aware and unique -- forces eighteen-year-old Logan to question who he is and whom he loves. Heyborne brings to the surface the tension and angst of both teens' outbursts as Sage reveals that she is transgender.- Realistic Fiction
- Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 2013
- ISBN: 9780307942272
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Along for the Ride
On a whim, Auden decides to spend the summer with her father and his family. Despite her desire to remain emotionally distant from the drama that is in the house, Auden finds herself lending her stepmother a reluctant hand. Rachel Botchan brings Auden to life. It is as if Auden herself is sharing the story of her summer over a cup of coffee in a late night diner.- Realistic Fiction
- Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 2010
- ISBN: 9780143144663
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Are These My Basoomas I See Before Me?
Georgia's love trials continue as Massimo questions her maturiosity and Dave fluctuates between “horn and hump.” In the final installment of this series, Stina Nielson escorts the listener on an angst and humor filled journey through Georgia's world.- Realistic Fiction
- Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 2012
- ISBN: 9781449807665
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Beat the Band
When Cooper is paired with "Hot Dog Helen" for his health class project, he decides he must do something to counteract the effect on his popularity...namely starting a band to compete in his school's Battle of the Bands. Nick Podehl rocks as the smart aleck, wise-cracking, Cooper.- Realistic Fiction
- Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 2011
- ISBN: 9781441814951
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Beneath the Sugar Sky
Seventeen year old Rini enlists the help of Eleanor West's Home for Wayward Children's students in order to resurrect her teenage dead mother and save her candy-filled home world from disappearing. Michelle Dockrey delivers a stunning narration that truly brings this dark whimsical fantasy alive.- Realistic Fiction, Audiobook
- Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 2019
- ISBN: 9781427293794
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The Best Bad Luck I Ever Had
Dit and Emma create a powerful friendship that transcends racial lines in the American South during a time of strife and upheaval. Kirby Heyborne's lilting southern accent brings to life this tender coming of age story.- Realistic Fiction
- Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 2011
- ISBN: 9780307710581
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The Boy Book: A Study of Habits and Behaviors, Plus Techniques for Taming Them
Ruby Oliver reflects on the disastrous events of her sophomore year by looking back through the "Boy Book," which she created with the help of her former friends. Kirsten Potter's narration captures the humor and drama of Ruby's high school misadventures.- Realistic Fiction
- Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 2011
- ISBN: 9780739381076
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Boys are Dogs
Annabelle doesn't like surprises OR change, but as she starts her first year of middle school she must cope with both. Ellen Grafton creates an authentic voice for Annabelle moving from childhood into adolescence, with all the dilemmas, wit, moodiness and confusion of that age.- Realistic Fiction
- Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 2010
- ISBN: 9781423377306
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Buried Beneath the Baobab Tree
A nameless teenager recounts her months with the terrorist group Boko Haram. The author based her story on interviews with real Nigerian abductees. Narrator Vivana Mazza conveys a full emotional arc.- Realistic Fiction, Audiobook
- Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 2019
- ISBN: 9781982551445
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Carter Finally Gets It
A year in the life of Carter begins with a party, and ends with him realizing where his true interests and talents lie in this hilarious picture of a 14-year-old boy's life. Nick Podehl reads Carter with the perfect blend of humor, irony, and innocence, while narrating a true-to-life glimpse into the mind of a teenage boy.- Realistic Fiction
- Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 2010
- ISBN: 9781501284977
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Carter's Big Break
Carter lets his ego get the best of him when he is cast in a movie opposite superstar Hillary Idaho. Podehl's narration captures both the comedy and tragedy of Carter's real world problems.- Realistic Fiction
- Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 2012
- ISBN: 9781611062816
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Charlie Joe Jackson's Guide to Not Reading
Charlie Joe hates reading, but must get creative to avoid it when he's assigned a major research paper. Channeling a frenetic middle schooler, Andrews perfectly captures the inner workings of Charlie Joe's devious mind.- Realistic Fiction
- Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 2012
- ISBN: 9781501283758
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A Christmas Carol
Dickens' classic is richly interpreted through Ralph Cosham's expert narration coupled with evocative sound effects and atmospheric music.- Realistic Fiction
- Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 2014
- ISBN: 9781503212831
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Code Name Verity
The intertwined lives of two young British women, a pilot and a wireless operator, are transformed by World War II when one is lost behind enemy lines. Christie and Gaskell's masterful use of both voice and pace heightens the nail-biting tension in this haunting narration.- Realistic Fiction
- Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 2013
- ISBN: 9781743164891
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The Compound
Eli's billionaire father built the Compound to protect his family from nuclear devastation. Now, six years have passed and Eli finally begins to question his reality. Christopher Lane's intense, well-paced narration adds to the pulse-pounding intensity of this non-stop thrill ride.- Realistic Fiction
- Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 2009
- ISBN: 9781423365587
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Curse of the Blue Tattoo: Being an Account of the Misadventures of Jacky Faber, Midshipman and Fine Lady
In 1803, after being exposed as a girl and forced to leave her ship, Jacky Faber finds herself attending school in Boston, where, instead of learning to be a lady, she battles her snobbish classmates, roams the city in search of adventure, and learns to ride a horse.
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Curveball: the Year I Lost My Grip
When Pete's future as a high school baseball star is shattered by injury, he immerses himself in photography with his grandfather but worries about the man's emerging Alzheimer's disease. Daniels accurately captures the pair's fear and shame in a narration free of sentimentality, laced with humor, and filled with love.- Realistic Fiction
- Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 2013
- ISBN: 9781611061468
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Dancing Carl
The year Marsh and Willy turn twelve, they have a life-changing encounter with troubled war veteran Carl, the unofficial caretaker of the community ice rink. Podehl and Paulsen are a perfect team, revealing characters' vulnerability and the story's deeper themes.- Realistic Fiction
- Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 2013
- ISBN: 9781469240701
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Define Normal
After being assigned as a peer counselor to pierced, black lipstick-wearing Jasmine, the last thing Antonia expects is to find a friend. Lakin's natural voicing and great pacing uplift this relevant and timeless novel.- Realistic Fiction
- Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 2015
- ISBN: 9781478931041
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever
What's worse than being trapped with your family during a blizzard? Awaiting the punishment you know will come when the snow melts. De Ocampo's portrayal of self-centered, dim-witted, air-quoting Greg makes this recording appeal to readers of all ages.- Realistic Fiction
- Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 2013
- ISBN: 9780141343006
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Elijah of Buxton
Mirron Willis enthralling, richly authentic narration of Christopher Paul Curtis' award-winning novel, transports listeners to a historic Canadian settlement of former slaves as 11-year-old Elijah Freeman confronts the realities of slavery. -
Fat Boy vs. the Cheerleaders
Gabe wages war when vending machine money promised to the marching band is diverted to the cheerleading squad. Funny, fast, and angst-filled narration by Podehl takes listeners on a wild ride as Gabe retells his story.- Realistic Fiction
- Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 2015
- ISBN: 9781480533233
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The Fault in Our Stars
This recording perfectly captures the mercurial characters of Hazel Grace and Augustus, teens whose chance meeting in a cancer support group surprises them both as they embark on an emotional roller coaster of a journey. -
Five, Six, Seven, Nate!
Nate is back and headed to Broadway with a part in E.T.: the Musical, but drama follows as Nate has to navigate power-hungry stars, rigorous rehearsals, and a strange secret admirer. Charged with an energy and bravado, Federle infuses Nate and the supporting characters with so much life that listeners can't helped but being charmed by this coming of age story. -
Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock
On his 18th birthday Leonard cuts off all his hair, wraps up a set of gifts for the people who mean the most to him, and packs his grandfather's P38 Nazi pistol in his bag. Noah Galvin empathetically channels this damaged teenaged boy with humor and heart.- Realistic Fiction
- Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 2014
- ISBN: 9781478926894
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The Freak Observer
Loa struggles to cope with the nightmares and hallucinations of her PTSD, brought on by the deaths of her baby sister and, more recently, her childhood friend. Almasy's distinctive voicing and phrasing are especially effective at revealing Loa's personality, bringing to light deeper meanings in the text.- Realistic Fiction
- Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 2013
- ISBN: 9781455816392
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Gabi, a Girl in Pieces
Gabi Hernandez poetically chronicles everything from her best friend's pregnancy to her father's meth addiction to her own obsession with food. Garcia effortlessly incorporates the Spanish language and highlights the lyrical poetry found throughout the book.- Realistic Fiction
- Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 2016
- ISBN: 9781101917039
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Ghetto Cowboy
Twelve-year-old Cole grows from near-delinquent to responsible teen and passionate horseman as he helps his father and the cowboys save their endangered stables in inner-city Philadelphia. Neri's captivating tale, inspired by real-life black urban cowboys, resonates in Jackson's rich baritone performance. -
Ghost
When Castle Crenshaw is selected for a track team, he finds that his budding friendships mean more to him than he thought. Lockard gives this story an authenticity that allows the listener to hear Castle's struggles and triumphs through a true teen voice.- Realistic Fiction, Audiobook
- Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 2017
- ISBN: 9781508230472
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Graffiti Moon
Lucy is on a mission to find Shadow, the urban graffiti artist to whose work she is drawn. But as the night unfolds, she may find that Shadow is closer than she thinks. Three Australian voices mesh to give this story an authentic sense of character, place, and point of view.- Realistic Fiction
- Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 2013
- ISBN: 9780307968197
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Highly Illogical Behavior
Lisa Praytor wants to earn a psychology scholarship by curing her ex-classmate Sol of his agoraphobia. Daymond and Whelan's emotional intensity builds with each chapter as the characters test the boundaries of their newly formed friendship.- Realistic Fiction, Audiobook
- Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 2017
- ISBN: 9780735285798
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Holding Up the Universe
In this love story between Jack and Libby, each must overcome obstacles - the least of which are his face blindness and her weight struggles. Marie and Daymond strike the perfect balance between these two teens as they come together.- Realistic Fiction, Audiobook
- Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 2017
- ISBN: 9780735207509
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How to Build a House
Harper's home and family are falling apart. To escape her father and stepsister, she joins a volunteer program to build a house for Teddy's family, who lost their home in a tornado. Caitlin Greer gives voice to Harper who, as she helps one family build their house, starts to put her own life back together.- Realistic Fiction
- Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 2009
- ISBN: 9780375844539
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Identical
Identical twins with seemingly perfect parents are living an illusion. Laura Flanagan does a fabulous job at giving the twins unique voices, differentiating the intonation and attitude in the written word for both.- Realistic Fiction
- Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 2010
- ISBN: 9781598877359
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The Impossible Knife of Memory
Hayley and her veteran father have just returned to his hometown, but life at a new school and the ever increasing severity of her father's PTSD make Hayley's life unpredictable and uncontrollable. Daniels' brief, tortured flashbacks are haunting and memorable, while Whelan completely disappears into Hayley's sarcasm and vulnerability.- Realistic Fiction
- Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 2015
- ISBN: 9781480553606
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Impulse
After their failed suicide attempts land them in a psychiatric hospital, teenagers Vanessa, Tony, and Conner forge a friendship while they attempt to resolve their various emotional issues. The narrators provide their characters with distinct, emotionally charged voices.- Realistic Fiction
- Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 2011
- ISBN: 9781598877564
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The Incident on the Bridge
It seems as though Thisbe jumped to her death, but her sister and friends are determined to find out where she really is. Hoppe deftly captures the personalities of the characters in this story told from multiple perspectives.- Realistic Fiction, Audiobook
- Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 2017
- ISBN: 9780399564604
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The Indigo Notebook
Zeeta and her mother Layla's nomadic life has brought them to Otavalo in Ecuador where they help a friend to find his birth father, uncover a smuggling ring, and learn to appreciate the life they have. Justine Eyre brings excellent Spanish accents and the right voice for each character, while enhancing a fascinating story.- Realistic Fiction
- Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 2010
- ISBN: 9780307579812
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It's Not Summer Without You
After a heart-breaking loss, Belly reevaluates her relationships with family,friends and love interests, Conrad and Jeremiah. Almasy's clever and skilled narration convincingly alternates between Belly's and Jeremiah's points of view.- Realistic Fiction
- Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 2011
- ISBN: 9781416995555
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Jerk, California
Plagued by Tourette's syndrome and a stepfather who despises him, Sam meets an old man who sends him on a road trip designed to help Sam discover the truth about his life. Andy Paris is convincing as a young man struggling with the effects of Tourette's syndrome, capturing the inner turmoil in this coming of age story.- Realistic Fiction
- Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 2011
- ISBN: 9781449806477
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Kill the Boy Band
Four fangirls kidnap the least popular member of a famous boy band. Hilarious antics ensue, secrets are revealed, and things that aren't supposed to happen do. Weed's spot-on voices and heart-felt singing make this an outrageously funny experience.- Realistic Fiction, Audiobook
- Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 2017
- ISBN: 9780545911047
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The Killer's Cousin
The jury found David innocent when tried for the murder of his girlfriend, but his name will always be associated with her death. Nick Podehl convincingly voices the self-doubt, fear and suspicion that build in this tautly-crafted mystery.- Realistic Fiction
- Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 2010
- ISBN: 9781423380788
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Living Dead Girl
Kidnapped five years ago while on a school field trip, fifteen-year-old “Alice” has grown too old to hold the interest of her abductor. When Ray orders her to find him a new little girl, Alice sees her chance for freedom. Kate Reinder's portrayal is disturbing and riveting.- Realistic Fiction
- Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 2010
- ISBN: 9781423397502