Showing 1–23 of 23 books
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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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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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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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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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The Chosen One
Kyra is being forced to marry her sixty-year-old uncle who is an elder in their religious group "The Chosen Ones." As Kyra grapples with her emerging independence, she encounters dangerous and life-threatening situations. Jenna Lamia brings the perfect tone and emotions to thirteen-year-old Kyra and enables the listeners to hear her sadness, anger, and love for her family.- Fantasy, Science Fiction
- Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 2010
- ISBN: 9781427207067
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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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If I Stay
Mia is a talented musician, with a great boyfriend and family. It all gets taken away when the rest of her family is killed in a car crash that leaves her clinging to life. This highly emotional story is captured wonderfully by Kirsten Potters' genuine tone for Mia's struggle between life and death.- Fantasy
- Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 2010
- ISBN: 9780739380840
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In the Belly of the Bloodhound: Being an Account of a Particularly Peculiar Adventure in the Life of Jacky Faber
Jacky Faber and her classmates at the Lawson Peabody School for Young Girls in Boston are kidnapped while on a school outing and transported in the hold of a slave ship bound for the slave markets of North Africa. -
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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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
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Marcelo in the Real World
To finish his senior year at the high school of his choice, Marcelo accepts his father's condition that he spend the summer working at his law firm. Lincoln Hoppe becomes Marcelo in this remarkable performance that takes the listener right into the heart of his struggles to make sense of the world.- Realistic Fiction
- Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 2010
- ISBN: 9780739379912
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The Monstrumologist
Will Henry is the assistant to the Monstrumologist, Dr. Warthrop. Together they encounter the Anthropophagi, horrible human eating creatures. Set in the 1800's, this richly descriptive horror tale is vivid and imaginative. Stephen Boyer paints a frightening yet intriguing picture of Will Henry's world.- Fantasy, Science Fiction
- Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 2010
- ISBN: 9781440735646
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My Bonny Light Horseman: Being the Account of the Further Adventures of Jacky Faber, in Love and War
Jacky Faber is being forced by the British to spy against the French and although she hates it, she performs splendidly and even meets Napoleon. There is no one who could “be” Jacky Faber any better than Katherine Kellgren as she switches from British to French to American accents in the same sentence, as well as singing beautifully.- Fantasy, Science Fiction
- Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 2010
- ISBN: 9781593164461
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Newes from the Dead
Anne Green regains consciousness at the beginning of her autopsy after being hanged for infanticide. Rosalyn Landor and Michael Page's expert narrations capture this unusual and historically based story.- Realistic Fiction
- Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 2010
- ISBN: 9781423392293
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Peace, Locomotion
Through Dion Graham's heartfelt performance, Lonnie Collins shares hopes for peace in letters to his beloved sister, heightening the lyrical narrative of Jacqueline Woodson's story. -
Slumdog Millionaire
Ram Mohammad Thomas has his own reasons for wanting to win a billion rupees on an Indian quiz show. For each question he was asked listeners learn how he came to know the answer through the events of his life. Christopher Simpson embodies each character through his splendid accents while showing emotion unique to each person and situation.- Realistic Fiction
- Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 2010
- ISBN: 9781504660112
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Solace of the Road
Fourteen-year-old Holly Hogan ‘s life is not going the way she wants until she finds “the wig”. When Holly puts on the blonde wig, she transforms into Solace. Sile Bermingham's lightly accented soft voice is dead on for this multifaceted teen.- Realistic Fiction
- Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 2010
- ISBN: 9780739385913
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The Spectacular Now
Perpetually drunk and high on life, Sutter Keely struggles to maintain his “live in the now” mantra despite the changes that threaten his relaxed existence. Macleod Andrews's drawl injects the reading with the happy go lucky, laid back charm that makes Sutter the guy everyone wants to hang with.- Realistic Fiction
- Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 2010
- ISBN: 9781423399636
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Tree Girl: A Novel
Gabi has survived the brutal massacre of her Guatemalan village by hiding in trees. Her harrowing journey to Mexico to build a new life is compellingly portrayed by Amber Sealey's distant but emotionally charged narration. Based on a true story, the novel depicts the atrocities of genocide.- Realistic Fiction
- Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 2010
- ISBN: 9780739372654
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We Are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball
Bluesy harmonica music introduces Dion Graham's smooth baritone voice, eloquently returning listeners to the era of Negro League baseball in Kadir Nelson's award-winning book. -
Wildwood Dancing
For nine years of full moons, five sisters have traveled through a portal in the Transylvanian woods near their home to go dancing in the mysterious Wildwood with creatures rarely seen outside of fairy tales. The girls, and the secret of the portal, have always been safe – until now. Kim Mai Guest's light and lilting voice brings the fantasy and enchantment to life.- Fantasy, Science Fiction
- Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 2010
- ISBN: 9780739379400
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Zen and the Art of Faking It
San has spent most of his life moving from school to school. He's ready to blend in with the background, but then Zen kicks in. Mike Chamberlain's appropriately wry tone delivers San from clueless to self-aware.- Realistic Fiction
- Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 2010
- ISBN: 9780739371558