Historical Audiobooks

A Boy Called Christmas

NARRATED BY STEPHEN FRY You are about to read the true story of Father Christmas. It is a story that proves that nothing is impossible. If you are one of those people who believe that some things are impossible, you should put this book down right away. It is most certainly not for you. Because this book is FULL of impossible things. Are you still reading? Good. Then let us begin . . . A Boy Called Christmas is a tale of adventure, snow, kidnapping, elves, more snow, and an eleven-year-old boy called Nikolas, who isn't afraid to believe in magic. From the winner of The Smarties Book Prize and the Blue Peter Book Award. With illustrations by Chris Mould.

Matt Haig (Author), Stephen Fry (Narrator)

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Mistletoe and Murder: A Murder Most Unladylike Mystery

Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of Mistletoe and Murder by Robin Stevens, read by Katie Leung. Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong are spending the Christmas hols in snowy Cambridge. Hazel has high hopes of its beautiful spires, cosy libraries and inviting tea-rooms - but there is danger lurking in the dark stairwells of ancient Maudlin College. Two days before Christmas, there is a terrible accident. At least, it appears to be an accident - until the Detective Society look a little closer, and realise a murder has taken place. Faced with several irritating grown-ups and fierce competition from a rival agency, they must use all their cunning and courage to find the killer (in time for Christmas Day, of course). The fabulously festive fifth mystery from the bestselling, award-winning author of Murder Most Unladylike.

Robin Stevens (Author), Katie Leung (Narrator)

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Cats Aloft

Tuckered out from a journey across the Wild West, cat brothers Anton and Cecil are ready to head east for home--until a minor stop to change trains in Chicago turns into a major escapade. The brothers are recruited by a police bloodhound to help solve a case: puppies are disappearing right off their leashes! Anton and Cecil's search takes them deep into the heart of the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, where they befriend exotic animals, ride the newly invented Ferris Wheel, and look for clues amid the crowds of fairgoers. Fans of classic animal adventures such as The Wind in the Willows and Avi's Poppy will love Anton and Cecil's world, brimming with action and rich, true-to-life detail.

Lisa Martin, Valerie Martin (Author), Maxwell Glick (Narrator)

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More Great Scientists and Their Discoveries

Following the success of the first Great Scientists title in the ‘Junior Classics’ range, this collection features the lives of nine more remarkable scientists, with descriptions of their discoveries. From the astronomy of Copernicus and Halley to the natural science of Linnaeus and Humboldt, and from the discoveries of Pascal, Davy, Volta and Babbage to the harnessing of atomic power by Julius Oppenheimer, it explores the contributions made by these great scientists, and their impact on our everyday lives.

David Angus (Author), Benjamin Soames, Benjamin Soames (Narrator)

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Lost in the Pacific, 1942: Not a Drop to Drink

LOST IN THE PACIFIC is the first book in a new narrative nonfiction series that tells the true story of a band of World War II soldiers who became stranded at sea and had to fight for survival. World War II, October 1942: a plane carrying eight Americans crashes into the middle of the Pacific Ocean. With only four oranges and no fresh water between them, the crew had to band together and rely on each other for survival. What they thought would be only a few hours or days before they were rescued turned into weeks lost at sea fighting off sharks, dehydration, hunger, and extreme heat. Lost in the Pacific vividly retells this incredible true story for a young audience and launches an exciting new narrative nonfiction series: Lost. Featuring black and white photographs, maps, and diagrams that bring each story to life, Lost is the perfect nonfiction companion series for older fans of I Survived and other adventure stories.

Tod Olson (Author), Danny Campbell (Narrator)

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Rush Revere and the Presidency

Join Rush Revere on another action-packed journey! Rush and his friends head back in time to the early days of our independent nation to watch the early American presidents George Washington, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson in action! Hey there, young readers! Rush Revere here. I can’t wait to rush, rush, rush to history with our next adventure: a trip back in time to the first days of our country on its own two legs, free from British rule— What’s that, Liberty? Liberty wants me to say on its own four legs. Anyway, as I was saying—free from British rule and creating a new government for the people, by the people. When one of the time-traveling crew from Manchester Middle School decides to run for student-body president, I take them back to meet our first three presidents and first ladies. So, join us as we head back to those amazing and important first years, when we got to make all the decisions. Turns out, it’s pretty hard to lead a whole new country! We had to make new rules for America and set the path for the country we would grow up to be. And who better to be our first-ever leader than the general who won the war—George Washington! He was the father of our country and made some incredible decisions that still affect how we live our lives today! But even so, President Wash­ington knew that he couldn’t stay president forever or we might end up with a king, just like England. We’ll watch as he makes his tough decision to step down to spend more time with Martha Washington and his adopted grandchildren, Nelly and Wash. Then we’ll saddle up and ride into the presidency of John Adams, who followed in some very big footsteps with the help of his accomplished wife, Abigail. Then we’ll rush, rush, rush to the year 1803, when Thomas Jefferson continues the mission of creating America by making a risky decision to buy a lot of land from the French in the Louisiana Purchase, which more than doubles our size! Using advice from the early presidents, first ladies, and a former U.S. congressman, the crew works to defeat an old nemesis. The question is— will it be enough? What are you waiting for? Bring your curiosity and let’s giddyup!

Kathryn Adams Limbaugh, Rush Limbaugh (Author), Rush Limbaugh (Narrator)

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Survived the Great Chicago Fire, 1871

Could an entire city really burn to the ground? Oscar Starling never wanted to come to Chicago. But then Oscar finds himself not just in the heart of the big city, but in the middle of a terrible fire! No one knows exactly how it began, but one thing is clear: Chicago is like a giant powder keg about to explode. An army of firemen is trying to help, but this fire is a ferocious beast that wants to devour everything in its path, including Oscar! Will Oscar survive one of the most famous and devastating fires in history? Lauren Tarshis brings history's most exciting and terrifying events to life in this New York Times bestselling series. Readers will be transported by stories of amazing kids and how they survived!

Lauren Tarshis (Author), Nicholas Dressel (Narrator)

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Seven and a Half Tons of Steel

This powerful story reveals how something remarkable can emerge from a devastating event. Following the events of September 11, 2001, the governor of New York gave the Navy a steel beam that was once inside one of the World Trade Towers. Seven and a Half Tons of Steel tells the story of what the Navy did with it. There is a ship, a navy ship. It is called the USS New York. It is big like other navy ships, and it sails like other navy ships, but there is something special about the USS New York. Following the events of September 11, 2001, the governor of New York gave the Navy a steel beam that was once inside one of the World Trade Towers. The beam was driven from New York to a foundry in Louisiana. Metal workers heated the beam to a high, high temperature. Chippers and grinders, painters and polishers worked on the beam for months. And then, seven and a half tons of steel, which had once been a beam in the World Trade Center, became a navy ship's bow. This powerful story reveals how something remarkable can emerge from a devastating event.

Janet Nolan (Author), Christina Moore (Narrator)

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Die Zeitdetektive. Gefahr am Ulmer Münster. Ein Krimi aus dem Mittelalter [19]

Ulm - 1398 nach Christus: Der Baumeister Ulrich Ensinger erhält Drohbriefe. Wer will verhindern, dass an der Donau der höchste Kirchturm der Welt entsteht? Die Zeitdetektive können den Diebstahl der Baupläne vereiteln, aber der Unbekannte gibt nicht auf. Stephan Schad zieht den Hörer mit geheimnisvoller Stimme in den Bann der Geschichte. Julian, Kim und Leon reisen auf den Spuren von Verbrechern durch die Zeit. Doch die Zeitreisen sind alles andere als ungefährlich ... Das gleichnamige Buch ist im Ravensburger Buchverlag erschienen.

Fabian Lenk (Author), Stephan Schad (Narrator)

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Die Zeitdetektive. Michelangelo und die Farbe des Todes. Ein Krimi aus der Renaissance [20]

Rom - 1510 nach Christus: Michelangelo malt am Deckenfresko der Sixtinischen Kapelle. Doch jemand will die Vollendung des Gemäldes verhindern. Die Zeitdetektive ahnen: Ein Konkurrent steckt dahinter. Stephan Schad zieht den Hörer mit geheimnisvoller Stimme in den Bann der Geschichte. Julian, Kim und Leon reisen auf den Spuren von Verbrechern durch die Zeit. Doch die Zeitreisen sind alles andere als ungefährlich ... Das gleichnamige Buch ist im Ravensburger Buchverlag erschienen.

Fabian Lenk (Author), Stephan Schad (Narrator)

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Die Zeitdetektive. Der Schwur des Samurai. Ein Krimi aus dem alten Japan [21]

Edo - 1700 nach Christus: Der Shogun Tokugawa Tsunayoshi ist ein Hundenarr. Per Gesetz sorgt er dafür, dass alle Japaner fortan Hunde grüßen müssen. Im ganzen Land brodelt es und so dauert es nicht lange, bis der Herrscher nur knapp dem Wurfstern eines Ninja entgeht. Die Zeitdetektive nehmen die Spur des Angreifers auf und decken schließlich eine ganze Samurai-Verschwörung auf. Stephan Schad zieht den Hörer mit geheimnisvoller Stimme in den Bann der Geschichte. Im Booklet befinden sich historische Informationen und ein Glossar. Julian, Kim und Leon reisen auf den Spuren von Verbrechern durch die Zeit. Doch die Zeitreisen sind alles andere als ungefährlich ... Das gleichnamige Buch ist im Ravensburger Buchverlag erschienen.

Fabian Lenk (Author), Stephan Schad (Narrator)

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Die Zeitdetektive. Der falsche König. Ein Krimi aus der Zeit der Tudors [22]

London - 1549 nach Christus: In einer Gasse stoßen zwei Jungen zusammen, die sich verblüffend ähnlich sehen: der junge Eduard VI., König von England und Irland, und Julian, der Zeitdetektiv. Sie tauschen zum Spaß ihre Kleider und werden dadurch zu Spielbällen in einer bösen Intrige. Stephan Schad zieht den Hörer mit geheimnisvoller Stimme in den Bann der Geschichte. Im Booklet befnden sich historische Informationen und ein Glossar. Julian, Kim und Leon reisen auf den Spuren von Verbrechern durch die Zeit. Doch die Zeitreisen sind alles andere als ungefährlich ... Das gleichnamige Buch ist im Ravensburger Buchverlag erschienen.

Fabian Lenk (Author), Stephan Schad (Narrator)

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