Historical Audiobooks

Who Is Queen Elizabeth II?

How did a little girl who loved horses become the longest reigning monarch in England? Find out in this addition to the #1 New York Times best-selling Who Was? series! In 1936, the life of ten-year-old Princess Elizabeth of York changed forever. Although she was a member of the British Royal Family, she never expected to become queen. But when her uncle Edward gave up the throne, suddenly her father was the new king, which meant young Elizabeth was next in line! Queen Elizabeth has reigned since 1953, and while there are palaces galore, the crown jewels, and trips around the world, her life has been one of strict discipline and duty. This riveting chronicle follows the life of a woman who is a public figure and an intensely private person and explores how she has kept the monarchy together through good times and bad.

Megan Stine (Author), Elizabeth Knowelden (Narrator)

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I'll Keep You Close

Jeska doesn't know why her mother keeps the curtains drawn so tightly every day. And what exactly is she trying to drown out when she floods the house with Mozart? What are they hiding from? When Jeska's grandmother accidentally calls her by a stranger's name, she seizes her first clue to uncovering her family's past, and hopefully to all that's gone unsaid. With the help of an old family photo album, her father's encyclopedia collection, and the unquestioning friendship of a stray cat, the silence begins to melt into frightening clarity: Jeska's family survived a terror that they've worked hard to keep secret all her life. And somehow, it has both nothing and everything to do with her, all at once. A true story of navigating generational trauma as a child, I'll Keep You Close is about what comes after disaster: how survivors move forward, what they bring with them when they do, and the promise of beginning again while always keeping the past close.

Jeska Verstegen (Author), Rachel Botchan (Narrator)

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Timelines from Indian History: The Chronicle of a Republic

Explore the rich and complex history of the world's largest democracy, its people and dynasties through visual timelines Learn about the history of India through a treasure trove of vibrant timelines packed with information on famous people and key events. Take a journey of the history of the Indian subcontinent from prehistory to the colonial period and the modern era through more than 80 brilliant timelines. Timelines from Indian History navigates the history of India, through the formation of kingdoms, the establishment of empires, the struggle for Independence, and the emergence of a vibrant democracy and republic. Through this journey, the reader will meet the personalities who shaped India's history, culture, and society. They will learn of the events that shaped the country as we know it today, from the formation of the Mahajanapadas, the first great empire, and the Revolt of 1857, to the first elections and the scientific discoveries that put India on the international map. It will also document the histories of those who have traditionally been excluded from the mainstream narrative. Packed with stories, profiles, and facts, Timelines from Indian History is a treat and promises to be an ideal addition to any history enthusiast and student's library. Dr. Anurima Chanda is currently working as an Assistant Professor in the English Department of Birsa Munda College, North Bengal University. Before this, she was associated with the Centre for Writing and Communication, Ashoka University, where among other things she extensively worked with English Second Language (ESL) students and students with learning disabilities, trying to devise teaching modules according to individual needs. She has completed her PhD on Indian English Children's Literature from JNU. She was a pre-doctoral fellow at the University of Wuerzburg under the DAAD Programme 'A New Passage to India' working under Prof. Isabel Karremann. She is also a literary translator and children's author.

Dk (Author), Sartaj Garewal (Narrator)

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Mysterious Island - Wolfsong, Book 3 (Unabridged)

Book Three in Saviour Pirotta's Wolfsong trilogy, set in Neolithic Age Britain. Wolf's rival, Rain, has stolen his precious amulet! Furious, Wolf is determined to retrieve it but following Rain takes him and Crow on a journey far beyond the world he knows-over oceans to mountains filled with fire and a mysterious island at the centre of the world. Forces of great power reside there, in temples and goddesses, which Wolf has never seen before. Only, Wolf's greatest test may come from within, and his hardest battle could be against himself.

Saviour Pirotta (Author), Joe Jameson (Narrator)

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Cuba in My Pocket

When the failed Bay of Pigs invasion in 1961 solidifies Castro's power in Cuba, twelve-year-old Cumba's family makes the difficult decision to send him to Florida alone. Faced with the prospect of living in another country by himself, he tries to remember the sound of his father's clarinet, the smell of his mother's lavender perfume. Life in the United States presents a whole new set of challenges. Lost in a sea of English speakers, Cumba has to navigate a new city, a new school, and new freedom all on his own. With each day, he feels more confident in his new surroundings, but he continues to wonder: Will his family ever be whole again? Or will they remain just out of reach, ninety miles across the sea?

Adrianna Cuevas (Author), Anthony Rey Perez (Narrator)

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The Hallelujah Lass: A Story Based on the Life of Salvation Army Pioneer Eliza Shirley

Daughters of the Faith: Ordinary Girls Who Lived Extraordinary Lives. As a teenager growing up in nineteenth-century England, Eliza Shirley was the picture of a proper young lady. She loved crinolines, kid-leather gloves, and her best friend, Beck. But Eliza longed for more than an ordinary, middle-class life. The Hallelujah Lass tells the story of how 16-year-old Eliza traveled from England to pioneer the work of the Salvation Army in the United States.

Wendy Lawton (Author), Debi Tinsley (Narrator)

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Let My People Go!: How Moses and Harriet Tubman led their People to Freedom

The story of Moses, epically narrated by the awesome voice of Ron Garner, is the stuff of legend: A Hebrew infant slave slated for death is miraculously saved by an Egyptian queen and adopted into the royal court. One day, Moses discovers his roots as a Hebrew slave. In a botched attempt to come to a fellow Hebrew's aid, Prince Moses kills an Egyptian task master. Word of what he's done travels fast and he goes from prince to a renegade forced to flee into the hostile desert. There he meets a group of people called the Midians. He settles down with them and puts down new roots living as a shepherd. One day Moses encounters a mysterious presence in the desert that claims to be the God of his people. He is instructed to return to Egypt to spearhead the miraculous deliverance of the Hebrews. There will be a showdown of the gods: The Hebrew God 'I AM!' versus the Egyptian gods and their representatives: Moses and Pharaoh. The clash takes place and cosmic disturbances bring Egypt into a state of chaos. Who will prevail? Fast forward thousands of years, cross the Atlantic Ocean and discover Harriet Tubman - a new leader born an African American slave in the mid 19th century. She too was chosen by the very same 'I AM!' God to lead her people to freedom. What does this diminutive African American woman have in common with Moses? As it turns out, A LOT - that's why she was nicknamed 'Moses'! Harriet was a force to be reckoned with. She had a mystical connection to her God and she did what He wanted her to do with absolute confidence. Harriet had an exceptional combination of intelligence, courage and faith. She was was so good at leading slaves on the long and perilous journey to freedom that she never lost a single person under her care. The Great I AM is always looking for new leaders to use to set His people free. Who knows? Maybe He has plans for you!

Joshua Maxwell (Author), Ron Garner (Narrator)

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Stolen Spear - Wolfsong, Book 1 (Unabridged)

The first book in an incredible and unique new series set in the Neolithic age. Wolf has always been an outsider to his community, with his strange dreams and stargazing. When he is saved by a secretive stranger called Crow, he brings her into his village. Some time later, someone breaks into the sacred burial mound and steals a precious spear belonging to a dead healer. Convinced that Crow stole the spear, Wolf is banished by his village to find it. But the world outside the village is harsh and new... will Wolf find the strength he needs to find the spear?

Saviour Pirotta (Author), Joe Jameson (Narrator)

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Whispering Stones - Wolfsong, Book 2 (Unabridged)

Book Two in Saviour Pirotta's Wolfsong trilogy, set in Neolithic Age Britain. Following the events in The Stolen Spear, Wolf has returned to his village, but his life is far from peaceful. Determined to become a shaman, he is gifted a special amulet which gives him seeing dreams: mysterious visions of the future. But Wolf's rivalry with Rain takes a nasty turn and when Moon is poisoned, the village rejects Wolf once again. In order to clear his name, Wolf leaves to guide a sickly Moon to find a cure - but it seems other dangers are following close behind.

Saviour Pirotta (Author), Joe Jameson (Narrator)

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Der Prinz und der Bettelknabe

Die spannende Geschichte zweier Jungen, einer ein Thronfolger, der andere ein Bettler, die ihre Rollen tauschen und dabei die Welt des anderen kennenlernen. Hörspiel von Peter Folken nach dem historischen Roman von Mark Twain.

Mark Twain, Peter Folken (Author), Gillis Van Rappard, Henning Köhler, Johannes Kolberg, Klaus Berlinghof, M. Rogall, Wolfgang Graczol (Narrator)

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The Swallows' Flight

“A triumph.” —Philip Pullman, bestselling author of the His Dark Materials saga Four young lives across Europe are forever changed in the dawn of World War II in this gorgeous, heartbreaking, and ultimately uplifting novel from award-winning author Hilary McKay. In England, Ruby has no friends because of the speckled blotches on her face that kids say look like dirt. And Kate is sickly all the time, her older siblings each taking turns looking after her. Ruby and Kate’s first meeting is nearly disastrous, but the two lonely girls soon strike up a friendship. Their connection becomes all the more important when England joins the war against Germany and the blitz begins overhead. In Germany, Erik and Hans are best friends filled with plans for their future: Erik taking over their beloved local zoo, and Hans serving pastries right outside the gates. They never expected to be forced to join the national service, training as pilots and tasked with hurting people. And in London a mistreated dog roams the streets looking for handouts, and for a friend. All of these lives will cross in the most surprising ways in this heart-rending tale of war and compassion, and hope that can be found in even the most unexpected friendships, brought to life by award-winning author Hilary McKay.

Hilary McKay (Author), Katherine Press (Narrator)

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Dog Star

Trust takes courage. Based on an incredible true story, Carnegie Medal nominee and New York Times bestselling author Megan Shepherd crafts a harrowing, propulsive girl-and-her-dog tale that will linger in your heart long after the last page. Laika is a "cold dog," a stray pup fighting for her life on the streets of Moscow. Then, one winter night, she is plucked from her alley to become a starflyer, a dog trained to travel into space. Distrustful of people, Laika tries to do everything she can to escape. That is, until she meets Nina. Nina is a "cold girl," lonely and full of questions. Her best friend has moved to America in a rush, leaving Nina to face the school bullies all by herself. Plus, her father's work as a scientist in the Soviet Space Program grows more secretive by the day. When the Laika and Nina meet in her father's laboratory, their growing bond slowly warms the chill that has settled in each other's hearts. As the Space Race between the United States and the Soviet Union grows fierce, Laika and Nina uncover shocking secrets and hard truths that will test their friendship. How will they find the courage to chase their dreams all the way to the stars?

Megan Shepherd (Author), Rachel Jacobs (Narrator)

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