Showing 1–50 of 58 books
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An Abundance of Katherines
Having been recently dumped for the nineteenth time by a girl named Katherine, recent high school graduate and former child prodigy Colin sets off on a road trip with his best friend to try to find some new direction in life while also trying to create a mathematical formula to explain his relationships.- Realistic Fiction
- Michael L. Printz Award 2007
- ISBN: 9780142410707
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Accidents of Nature
Seventeen-year-old Jean begins to question her role in the world while attending a summer camp for children with disabilities. Lamia skillfully portrays both the interior voice and exterior (disabled) voice of Jean, as well as those of other disabled campers.- Realistic Fiction
- Selected Audiobooks for Young Adults 2007
- ISBN: 9780805076349
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Airborn
Matt, a cabin boy aboard the great airship Aurora, rescues a hot air balloonist who dies ranting about flying mammals sending Matt and the balloonist's granddaughter on an exciting and dangerous quest. Narration by Kelly and the Full Cast Family keeps the suspense building and makes the characters real.- Fantasy, Science Fiction
- Selected Audiobooks for Young Adults 2007
- ISBN: 9781933322537
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All Hallows Eve (13 Stories)
Presents thirteen tales of Halloween horrors, including ghosts, vampires, and pranks gone awry.- Horror, Thriller
- Teens' Top Ten 2007
- ISBN: 9780152055769
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American Born Chinese
Jin Wang just wants to fit in.
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Anansi Boys
Fat Charlie's life takes a decidedly peculiar turn when he discovers that his recently deceased father was the trickster god, Anansi. Humor, greed, and supernatural goings-on combined with Lenny Henry's brilliant characterizations make this a perfect choice for high school listeners.- Fantasy, Science Fiction
- Selected Audiobooks for Young Adults 2007
- ISBN: 9780792738428
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The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Vol. II: The Kingdom on the Waves
After escaping a death sentence in the summer of 1775, Octavian and his tutor find shelter but no safe harbor in British-occupied Boston and, persuaded by Lord Dunmore's proclamation offering freedom to slaves who join his counterrevolutionary Royal Ethiopian Regiment.
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Bad Kitty
While vacationing with her family in Las Vegas, seventeen-year-old Jasmine stumbles upon a murder mystery that she attempts to solve with the help of her friends, recently arrived from California.
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Best Foot Forward
Jenna accepts the responsibility of her new job at a shoe store and matures as she deals with a reckless, irresponsible new hire. Mazur's clear narration sounds perfectly teen-like, enhancing the reality of the story, making it believable and authentic.- Realistic Fiction
- Selected Audiobooks for Young Adults 2007
- ISBN: 9780142406908
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Black Swan Green
In the British village of Black Swan Green, 13-year-old Jason survives ghost sightings, bullies, a first kiss, and his parents divorce.- Realistic Fiction
- Alex Awards 2007
- ISBN: 9781400063796
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The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game
A dying woman's wish leads an abused 15-year-old from the streets of Memphis to a loving family, an education, and a professional football career.- Nonfiction
- Alex Awards 2007
- ISBN: 9780393330472
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Blood Red Horse: Book One of the deGranville Trilogy
A remarkable horse changes the lives of all who come close to him in this sweeping saga of the Crusades. Mash's narration takes a richly imagined historical landscape and makes this enormous mélange of themes seem very intimate.- Fantasy, Science Fiction
- Selected Audiobooks for Young Adults 2007
- ISBN: 9781419356063
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The Book of Lost Things
Stephen King meets the Brothers Grimm in this gruesome fairy tale about a motherless boy transported to a world where the path home leads home through a quest for the Book of Lost Things.- Horror, Thriller
- Alex Awards 2007
- ISBN: 9781442429345
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The Book Thief
Trying to make sense of the horrors of World War II, Death relates the story of Liesel--a young German girl whose book-stealing and story-telling talents help sustain her family and the Jewish man they are hiding, as well as their neighbors.
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A Brief Chapter in My Impossible Life
When 16-year-old Simone meets her biological mother Rivka, she learns about her own history as well. Full of teen angst, emotions, and doubts and a narrator who employs just the right voice and pacing.- Realistic Fiction
- Selected Audiobooks for Young Adults 2007
- ISBN: 9781606860878
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The Burning Bridge (The Ranger's Apprentice)
Will, a 15-year-old orphan and ward of the castle, has always dreamed of battleschool. Instead, he becomes the reluctant apprentice to the mysterious Ranger, Halt. Keating sets the narrative pace effectively, creates distinct characters, and injects a great deal of humor into the story.- Fantasy, Science Fiction
- Selected Audiobooks for Young Adults 2007
- ISBN: 9781428110533
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Chronicles of Ancient Darkness #1: Wolf Brother
Torak must seek his prophetic future in a prehistoric, magical world. McKellan's voice is like a musical instrument in this unvoiced reading that relies entirely on pitch, pacing, and inflection for the differentiation of characters and the creation of remarkable atmosphere.- Fantasy, Science Fiction
- Selected Audiobooks for Young Adults 2007
- ISBN: 9780752868035
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Chronicles of Ancient Darkness #2: Spirit Walker
Torak must seek his prophetic future in a prehistoric, magical world. McKellan's voice is like a musical instrument in this unvoiced reading that relies entirely on pitch, pacing, and inflection for the differentiation of characters and the creation of remarkable atmosphere.- Fantasy, Science Fiction
- Selected Audiobooks for Young Adults 2007
- ISBN: 9780752872827
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Color of the Sea
Raised in the samurai tradition, a teenager struggles to live within this code, even as he decides to fight for the U.S. after the bombing of Pearl Harbor.- Realistic Fiction
- Alex Awards 2007
- ISBN: 9780307386076
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Dairy Queen
With her father recovering and her mother working as a school principal, D.J. is forced to take over all of the back-breaking farm labor. Moore's authentic Midwestern voicing captures D.J.'s innocence, first love, passion for football, and sarcastic humor.- Realistic Fiction
- Selected Audiobooks for Young Adults 2007
- ISBN: 9780739336120
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The Death Collector
Three young people attempt to stave off diabolical world domination plotted by a wealthy industrialist. Pacey takes the Victorian mystery, horror, and melodrama to great heights in this gripping, partially-voiced performance that leaves listeners on the edge of their seats.- Horror, Thriller
- Selected Audiobooks for Young Adults 2007
- ISBN: 9780739335642
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Eagle Blue: A Team, a Tribe, and a High School Basketball Season in Arctic Alaska
Follows the Fort Yukon Eagles, winners of six regional championships in a row, through the course of an entire 28game season, from their first day of practice in late November to the Alaska State Championship- Nonfiction
- Outstanding Books for the College Bound and Lifelong Learners 2009, Alex Awards 2007
- ISBN: 9781582346236
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Elsewhere
Killed by a hit-and-run driver, 15-year-old Liz Hall finds herself in a place that is both like and unlike Earth, where she must adjust to her new status and figure out how to live. Filled with thought provoking imagery this novel is enlivened by Morris's heartfelt narration.- Fantasy
- Selected Audiobooks for Young Adults 2007
- ISBN: 9780307282408
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Firegirl
A middle school boy's life is changed when Jessica, a girl disfigured by burns, starts attending his Catholic school while receiving treatment at a local hospital.- Realistic Fiction
- Teens' Top Ten 2007
- ISBN: 9780316011716
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The Floor of the Sky
Toby, 72, is about to lose the family ranch when Lila, her pregnant granddaughter comes for the summer. Lila uncovers family secrets while trying to decide whether to keep her baby.- Realistic Fiction
- Alex Awards 2007
- ISBN: 9780803276314
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The Gatekeepers #1: Raven's Gate
Matt is a troubled 14-year-old boy learning to deal with a dangerous gift. Prebble's outstanding narration keeps the tension high and the adventure moving right along in these two installments of a series with all the right ingredients: magic, action, and suspense.- Fantasy, Science Fiction
- Selected Audiobooks for Young Adults 2007
- ISBN: 9781423724957
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The Gatekeepers #2: Evil Star
Matt is a troubled 14-year-old boy learning to deal with a dangerous gift. Prebble's outstanding narration keeps the tension high and the adventure moving right along in these two installments of a series with all the right ingredients: magic, action, and suspense.- Fantasy, Science Fiction
- Selected Audiobooks for Young Adults 2007
- ISBN: 9781429403214
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Gingerbread
Follow the exploits of off-beat San Francisco teen Cyd Charisse as she searches for the meaning of life. Montbertrand flawlessly expresses the voice of a sensitive teen hellion in two touching, irreverent, and clever tales.- Realistic Fiction
- Selected Audiobooks for Young Adults 2007
- ISBN: 9781428130326
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The Giver
In a society where all choice has been taken away, Jonas fights for freedom.- Fantasy, Science Fiction
- Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults 2010, Margaret A. Edwards Award 2007
- ISBN: 9780440237686
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Heat
Michael Arroyo's dream is to make it to the Little League World series and play on the same field as his beloved Yankees. Listeners will instantly connect with the characters that Andino fills with personality and originality.- Realistic Fiction
- Selected Audiobooks for Young Adults 2007
- ISBN: 9780307285980
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How to Ruin a Summer Vacation
When sixteen-year-old Amy, a spoiled American, goes to Israel for a three-month summer vacation with a father she barely knows, she is not prepared for his Jewish family and the changes they bring about in her life.
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Just Listen
Dessen has given teens a safe haven highlighting the many complexities teens face today. Her voice is authentic and assumes the reader is as intelligent and multi-faceted as her characters. Notably, each of the honored selections is engaging and accessib- Realistic Fiction
- Margaret A. Edwards Award 2017, Teens' Top Ten 2007
- ISBN: 9780670061051
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The Last Apprentice: Curse of the Bane
Thomas Ward is a Spook's apprentice; he sees things others can't see, he must rid the towns of all things nasty, ghostly and ghastly, and he will learn to live a life of solitude. Welch does an extraordinary job of bringing every character to life, creating the perfect sweet and urgent voice for the main character and many distinctive and eerie voices for the other characters.- Fantasy, Science Fiction
- Selected Audiobooks for Young Adults 2007
- ISBN: 9780061140426
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The Last Apprentice: Revenge of the Witch
Thomas Ward is a Spook's apprentice; he sees things others can't see, he must rid the towns of all things nasty, ghostly and ghastly, and he will learn to live a life of solitude. Welch does an extraordinary job of bringing every character to life, creating the perfect sweet and urgent voice for the main character and many distinctive and eerie voices for the other characters.- Fantasy, Science Fiction
- Selected Audiobooks for Young Adults 2007
- ISBN: 9780060824020
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Life As We Knew It
Through journal entries sixteen-year-old Miranda describes her family's struggle to survive after a meteor hits the moon, causing worldwide tsunamis, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions.
- Fantasy, Science Fiction
- What If…
- Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults 2011, Teens' Top Ten 2007
- ISBN: 9780152058265
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Looking for Alaska
Sixteen-year-old Miles' first year at Culver Creek Preparatory School in Alabama includes good friends and great pranks, but is defined by the search for answers about life and death after a fatal car crash. Woodman captures the essence of Miles Halter and his situation, leaving listeners stunned and heart broken.- Realistic Fiction
- Selected Audiobooks for Young Adults 2007
- ISBN: 9781423324447
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Maximum Ride: School's Out – Forever
After a short stay with an FBI agent who gives them a chance to attend school and live a normal life, the six genetically-altered, winged youths head toward Florida and Max's ultimate destiny--to save the world, whether she wants to or not.- Fantasy, Science Fiction
- Teens' Top Ten 2007
- ISBN: 9780316155595
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New Moon
When the Cullens, including her beloved Edward, leave Forks rather than risk revealing that they are vampires, it is almost too much for eighteen-year-old Bella to bear, but she finds solace in her friend Jacob until he is drawn into a "cult" and changes in terrible ways.- Romance
- Teens' Top Ten 2007
- ISBN: 9780316024969
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Perfect
Following the death of her father, 13-year-old Isabelle uses bulimia as a way to avoid grief. Ferland's narration accurately portrays Isabelle's journey to recovery.- Realistic Fiction
- Selected Audiobooks for Young Adults 2007
- ISBN: 9781419370182
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Private Peaceful
Thomas Peaceful and his older brother Charlie do everything together in their small English village before World War I takes over their lives. Woodman's fully-voiced reading portrays the nuances of Tommo's development in a series of flashbacks that give a powerful glimpse at the horrific effects of war.- Realistic Fiction
- Selected Audiobooks for Young Adults 2007
- ISBN: 9780439636483
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Ptolemy's Gate (The Bartimaeus Trilogy, Book 3)
Nathaniel has become an influential government minister, but things are not going well and he has worn Bartimaeus to within an inch of his essence. Jones expertly reprises his roles as the supercilious Nathaniel, the thoughtful Kitty, and the supremely sarcastic djinni, Bartimaeus.- Fantasy, Science Fiction
- Selected Audiobooks for Young Adults 2007
- ISBN: 9780307285720
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River Secrets
Young Razo travels from Bayern to Tira at war's end as part of a diplomatic corps, but mysterious events in the Tiran capital fuel simmering suspicions and anger, and Razo must spy out who is responsible before it is too late and he becomes trapped in an enemy land.- Fantasy, Science Fiction
- Teens' Top Ten 2007
- ISBN: 9781582349015
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Road of the Dead
Two brothers, sons of an incarcerated gypsy, leave London traveling to an isolated and desolate village, in search of the brutal killer of their sister.- Mystery, Crime
- Teens' Top Ten 2007
- ISBN: 9780439786232
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The Ruins of Gorlan (The Ranger's Apprentice)
Will, a 15-year-old orphan and ward of the castle, has always dreamed of battleschool. Instead, he becomes the reluctant apprentice to the mysterious Ranger, Halt. Keating sets the narrative pace effectively, creates distinct characters, and injects a great deal of humor into the story.- Fantasy, Science Fiction
- Selected Audiobooks for Young Adults 2007
- ISBN: 9781419393990
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Sammy and Juliana in Hollywood
In late 1960's New Mexico, Sammy struggles with love, school, and everyday relationships while trying to figure out where he's headed in life as his friends get drafted, succumb to drugs, and fight the establishment. Listeners will find themselves rooting for these barrio kids, brought to left by Ramirez's authentic interpretation.- Historical Fiction
- Selected Audiobooks for Young Adults 2007
- ISBN: 9780307283917
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Shrimp
Follow the exploits of off-beat San Francisco teen Cyd Charisse as she searches for the meaning of life. Montbertrand flawlessly expresses the voice of a sensitive teen hellion in two touching, irreverent, and clever tales.- Realistic Fiction
- Selected Audiobooks for Young Adults 2007
- ISBN: 9780689866128
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So Much to Tell You
She watches; she dreams. She sees more than they realize. She has worries and fears, hopes and desires. She may be someone you know. Hosking's straightforward teen voice stays with the listener long after the story ends.- Realistic Fiction
- Selected Audiobooks for Young Adults 2007
- ISBN: 9781740937191
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Stop the Train!
Pioneers struggle to survive the Oklahoma Land Rush when the railroad refuses to connect their town with the rest of the country. A full cast of talented narrators and rousing musical accompaniment takes listeners back in time to the settling of the West.- Realistic Fiction
- Selected Audiobooks for Young Adults 2007
- ISBN: 9781933322421
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Surrender
As he is dying, a twenty-year-old man known as Gabriel recounts his troubled childhood and his strange relationship with a dangerous counterpart named Finnigan.
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The Thirteenth Tale
Margaret, a shy, unknown biographer, has to sift truth from fiction as she becomes the first person to hear the secrets of a reclusive best-selling author's mysterious past.- Realistic Fiction
- Alex Awards 2007
- ISBN: 9780743298025