Sports Audiobooks

Dan Unmasked

This heartfelt middle grade debut about grief, creativity, and the healing power of friendship shows that not all heroes wear capes and is perfect for fans of John David Anderson and Ali Benjamin. Whether they’re on the baseball field or in Nate’s basement devouring the newest issue of their favorite comic book, Dan and Nate are always talking. Until they’re not. After an accident at baseball practice, Nate’s fallen into a coma. And if Dan ever wants to talk to Nate again, he’s got to take a page out of his hero Captain Nexus’s book, and do whatever it takes to save the day. But heroes have powers—and without Nate, all Dan has is a closet stuffed with comics and a best-friend-shaped hole in his heart. There’s no way a regular kid can save the day all on his own. Right?

Chris Negron (Author), Josh Hurley (Narrator)

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Summer and July

From the critically acclaimed author of Train I Ride and Echo’s Sister comes a moving story of friendship between two girls looking for some happiness in a world that can be a little cruel. Perfect for fans of Rebecca Stead, Ali Standish, and Erin Entrada Kelly. Twelve-year-old Juillet is preparing for the worst summer ever. She and her mom are staying in the seaside neighborhood of Ocean Park, California, for a month, where her mom will be working at the local hospital and Juillet will be on her own, like always. Her dad is off in Europe with his new girlfriend, and her best friend, Fern . . . well, Juiller isn’t allowed to talk to Fern anymore. Fern took the blame for Juillet’s goth-girl clothes and “not-real” fears, like sharks and rip currents and the number three. Then Juillet meets Summer, a local surfer girl who knows the coolest people and places around town. With free-spirited and adventurous Summer, Juillet begins to come out of her shell and face the things weighing her down. But when Summer reveals her own painful secret, it’s Juillet’s turn to be the strong and supportive friend.

Paul Mosier (Author), Hope Newhouse (Narrator)

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The Turnover

From New York Times bestselling author Mike Lupica comes a story about a young basketball player confronting the truth about his hero and grappling with right and wrong on and off the court. Gramps is Lucas's hero, which is second only to the fact that he is also Lucas's basketball coach. Gramps coached the team to victory in the championships last year, and when he decides to come out of retirement to coach another season, Lucas is thrilled. This season will absolutely be the greatest yet. So when his English teacher challenges the class to write a biography of the person they most admire, Lucas can't think of anyone he'd rather write about. Except...Gramps is being cagey. He avoids every question Lucas asks, and gets angry every time Lucas brings up his past as a hotshot basketball player. Lucas can't help but wonder—is there something Gramps is trying to hide? And if there is, will Lucas be prepared to face the truth about the man he thought he knew? With basketball championships fast approaching, time is running out for Lucas to decide.

Mike Lupica (Author), Ali Andre Ali (Narrator)

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Lucy Tries Basketball

Lucy and friends are out on the playground when they spot Ava playing basketball with her cousin Jermaine, a professional player. Jermaine calls the kids over for a lesson on the fundamentals of the game and how to play three-on-three When the kids finish, Jermaine invites them to watch him play in a pro game. Lucy, Ava and friends cheer on Jermaine and his teammates, keeping an eye out on the real court for the skills they learned at the playground. Lucy Tries Basketball is the fifth title in the Lucy Tries Sports series, following books about hockey, soccer, short track and luge. The series encourages children to get active and participate in sports and recreation. Also available in French as Lucy joue au basketball.

Lisa Bowes (Author), Christian Down, Heather Gould (Narrator)

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Summer at Meadow Wood

From the author of A Kind of Paradise comes a beautiful and heartfelt middle grade novel for fans of Ali Standish and Sally J. Pla, about a girl who finds comfort in the warm traditions and unexpected friendships of summer camp. Vic Brown did not want to go to camp this summer. Even though it’s nice being back with her friends at Meadow Wood, Vic still can’t forget about the secret reason her mom wanted her and her brother out of the house—or how much her family is going to change. When her home life is blowing up, it can be hard to focus on campfires and canoeing. But there is something about summer and surprises that go together like blueberry pancakes and maple syrup. And soon, Vic starts to feel like—just maybe—a summer at Meadow Wood was exactly what she needed.

Amy Rebecca Tan (Author), Kelsey Navarro (Narrator)

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Camp Murderface

Summer camp turns sinister in Camp Murderface, a spooky middle grade read perfect for fans of scare masters like R.L. Stine and Christopher Pike. The year: 1983. The place: Ohio. The camp: Scary as heck. Camp Sweetwater is finally reopening, three decades after it mysteriously shut down. Campers Corryn Quinn and Tez Jones have each had more than enough of their regular lives—they’re so ready to take their summer at Sweetwater by storm. But before they can so much as toast one marshmallow, strange happenings start…happening. Can they survive the summer? Or will Camp Sweetwater shut down for good this time—with them inside?

Josh Berk, Saundra Mitchell (Author), Maxwell Glick, Tara Sands (Narrator)

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Fußball Abenteuer, Folge 2: Georg 'Libero' kämpft sich durch

Georg - 'Schorsch' - ist Berufsfußballer. Fünf Jahre Bundesliga, 29 Jahre alt. Für die letzte Weltmeisterschaft war er noch nicht gut genug und für die nächste wird er wahrscheinlich zu alt sein. Trotzdem kann er sich eigentlich nicht beklagen. Er hat in den vergangenen Jahren nicht nur gut gespielt, sondern auch gut verdient. Allerdings mit dem Nachteil, dass er zwar mit Leib und Seele Fußballer ist, aber kein Geschäftsmann. Das mit dem Geld und den Geschäften, das überlässt Schorsch lieber seiner jungen Frau Daggi. Die versteht davon mehr. Glaubt Schorsch. Aber nun ist sein Verein in dieser Saison vor dem Abstieg kaum noch zu retten - und der große Krach ist vorprogrammiert ...

Peter Lach (Author), Franz-Josef Steffens, Henry Kielmann, Lars Daniel, Manfred Wohlers, Pia Werfel, Stefan Chrzescinski (Narrator)

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Fußball Abenteuer, Folge 3: Rote Karte für Dieter???

Dieter Grobeck, der bei seiner Mutter in deren ererbtem Reihenhaus lebt, hat den Sprung zum Vollprofi in der Bundesliga geschafft. Sein Onkel Hans, der Versicherungskaufmann Hans Merten, hat schon lange eine Bundesliga-Lizenz - allerdings nicht als Spieler, sondern als Schiedsrichter. Und ausgerechnet dieser Onkel Hans, der mit Dieters Mutter wegen der Erbschaftsregelung im Streit liegt, pfeift nicht nur Dieters erstes Bundesligaspiel, nein, er muss ihm auch noch, nach einem klaren Foul, die rote Karte zeigen. Für Dieter ist das natürlich ganz klar eine gemeine, unsachliche Rache an der Gegenpartei im Erbstreit ...

Peter Lach (Author), Franz-Josef Steffens, Kai David, Lothar Zibell, Rainer Schmitt, Thomas Kröger, Ursula Vogel (Narrator)

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A Tale Of Two Ninja Kids - Book 3 - Mythical Creatures Of The Forest

A Tale Of Two Ninja Kids - Book 3 - Mythical Creatures Of The Forest In the third ninja adventure, we follow Martin as he risks everything to try to retrieve the lost protective stone... Going into the forest during the night is never a good idea, and he meets the creatures that come out when darkness falls. Myasako and Nayla are sent to the Shinwa forest to undergo their next stage of ninja training. Nayla begins to step into her freedom after being liberated from the clutches of her evil father, and she begins to connect with all the true powers that lie within her. Will Martin be able to outsmart and evade the darkest creatures in the forest? Will Myasako and Nayla triumph in their quest to gain more ninja skills? Find out in Book 3 of A Tale Of Two Ninja Kids - a martial arts adventure series for ages seven and up. A great audiobook for middle-grade readers and the whole family.

Adam Oakley (Author), Adam Oakley (Narrator)

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Survival on Mystery Mesa

A weekend ends with a doomed plane crash in the wilds of New Mexico. The pilot is injured, leaving thirteen-year-old Alex, and her two friends, Josh and Mickey, to find food, water, shelter, and a way home. Severe weather is closing in, wild animals are on the prowl, and a mysterious stranger lurks in the shadows as the kids fight for Survival on Mystery Mesa.

George Goldthwaite (Author), George Goldthwatie (Narrator)

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Fußball Abenteuer, Folge 1: Uwe träumt vom Pokal

Den anerkennenden Spitznamen 'Granaten-Uwe' hatte man Uwe Hagens bereits verliehen, als er noch in der Bubi-Mannschaft spielte, und er ist der Verpflichtung dieses Namens bis heute, wo er in der A-Jugend im Sturm steht, gerecht geblieben. Doch er ist mit seinem Ehrgeiz erst am Anfang, jetzt beginnt eigentlich der große Ernst des Fußballs für ihn. Allerdings nicht für seinen Vater, der leider ausgerechnet mit einem Sportmediziner jeden Donnerstag Skat spielt. Diesem Herrn gefällt Uwes einseitiges und übertriebenes Privat-Training überhaupt nicht. Aber Uwe weiß es natürlich besser ...

Peter Lach (Author), Franz-Josef Steffens, Ilona Schütze, Klaus Dittmann, Lothar Zibell, Rainer Schmitt, Stefan Chrzescinski, Thomas Hinck (Narrator)

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Black Brother, Black Brother

From award-winning and bestselling author, Jewell Parker Rhodes comes a powerful coming-of-age story about two brothers, one who presents as white, the other as black, and the complex ways in which they are forced to navigate the world, all while training for a fencing competition. Framed. Bullied. Disliked. But I know I can still be the best. Sometimes, 12-year-old Donte wishes he were invisible. As one of the few black boys at Middlefield Prep, most of the students don't look like him. They don't like him either. Dubbing him 'Black Brother,' Donte's teachers and classmates make it clear they wish he were more like his lighter-skinned brother, Trey. When he's bullied and framed by the captain of the fencing team, 'King' Alan, he's suspended from school and arrested for something he didn't do. Terrified, searching for a place where he belongs, Donte joins a local youth center and meets former Olympic fencer Arden Jones. With Arden's help, he begins training as a competitive fencer, setting his sights on taking down the fencing team captain, no matter what. As Donte hones his fencing skills and grows closer to achieving his goal, he learns the fight for justice is far from over. Now Donte must confront his bullies, racism, and the corrupt systems of power that led to his arrest. Powerful and emotionally gripping, Black Brother, Black Brother is a careful examination of the school-to-prison pipeline and follows one boy's fight against racism and his empowering path to finding his voice.

Jewell Parker Rhodes (Author), Barrie Buckner (Narrator)

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