Ready for a blast from the past? Whether I want to better understand how our world came to be or am looking to be transported to another place and time, historical fiction always helps scratch the itch. Spanning from spy thrillers set during the Revolutionary War to detective stories from the 1930s, the genre has something for everyone. Here are some of my favorite middle grade and YA historical fiction audiobooks that tweens and teens are sure to love! <\/p>\n
no no 9798217019038 Max in the Land of Lies<\/i> by Adam Gidwitz, read by Euan Morton <\/p>\n
In this sequel to bestselling author Adam Gidwitz\u2019s Max in the House of Spies<\/i>, teen refugee turned British spy Max Bretzfeld is back in Berlin. In this World War II-focused historical thriller, the radio wunderkind has completed his training and is ready to take on his missions \u2014 official and unofficial. Officially, Max has been tasked with infiltrating the heart of Nazi radio and propaganda known as the Funkhaus. Unofficially, Max is investigating the whereabouts of his missing parents. With everything on the line and danger around every corner, Max must rely on his wits and skills to uncover the truth.<\/p>\n
9780593945773 The Bletchley Riddle<\/i> by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin, read by Louis Hill, Georgina Jane, Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin <\/p>\n
This middle grade historical adventure \u2014 read by a full cast \u2014 is a collaboration between two award-winning and bestselling authors: Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin. The Bletchley Riddle<\/i> follows 19-year-old Jakob Novis and his 14-year-old sister Lizzie as they attempt to solve a very personal mystery. Surrounded by a team of Britain\u2019s best codebreakers at Bletchley Park, Jakob and Lizzie find themselves wrapped up in the search for their missing mother. Could her disappearance and one of the biggest mysteries of World War II be connected? There\u2019s only one way to find out.<\/p>\n
9780593947036 Phoebe the Spy<\/i> by Judith Berry Griffin, read by Judith Berry Griffin <\/p>\n
Do you enjoy stories about the secret spies of the American Revolution? Judith Berry Griffin\u2019s Phoebe the Spy<\/i> tells the story of Phoebe Fraunces, George Washington\u2019s housekeeper-turned-spy. Tasked by her father with keeping the revolutionary leader safe, Phoebe\u2019s skills are put to the test in this race against Washington\u2019s would-be assassins! Read by the author, this audiobook is perfect for history lovers who want a closer look at the Revolutionary War.<\/p>\n
9780593943236 Buffalo Dreamer<\/i> by Violet Duncan, read by Ashley Callingbull <\/p>\n
Violet Duncan\u2019s Buffalo Dreamer<\/i> is unique among the titles on this list because of its mix of storytelling in both the past and present! Set in modern-day Alberta, a young Native girl named Summer begins to have vivid dreams of escaping one of the many real-life residential schools that tore Native children from their families. Summer will have to embrace her family’s dark past if she wants a more hopeful future for herself. Kirkus<\/i> calls this audiobook \u201cessential reading for all young people!\u201d<\/p>\n
9798217070473 Stealing Freedom<\/i> by Elisa Carbone, read by Robin Miles <\/p>\n
In this fictionalized account of a true story, author Elisa Carbone recounts the incredible life of Ann Maria Weems. After being separated from her family, 12-year-old Ann must escape her master\u2019s plantation. After a white man risks his life to help her, cutting her hair short and dressing her like a boy, Ann finds herself on a perilous journey along the Underground Railroad to Canada and freedom.<\/p>\n
9780593820520 Amil and the After<\/i> by Veera Hiranandani, read by Sid Sagar and Veera Hiranandani <\/p>\n
From the award-winning author of The Night Diary<\/i> comes a story of joy, tragedy, and how to hold onto hope in a chaotic world. Veera Hiranandani\u2019s Amil and the After<\/i> follows a young boy and his family as they try to navigate life in a newly independent India. With a family of mixed Hindu and Muslim heritage, a hometown in what is now Pakistan, and a new life awaiting him in Bombay, Amil must learn to make sense of himself and his newly reborn nation. Read by Sid Sagar \u2014 with an author\u2019s note read by Veera Hiranandani \u2014 Amil and the After<\/i> is a beautiful piece of historical fiction that you won\u2019t want to miss.<\/p>\n
9798217019236 The Enemy’s Daughter<\/i> by Anne Blankman, read by Saskia Maarleveld <\/p>\n
In this historical adventure, Marta, a young German girl, finds herself stranded in Ireland after the sinking of the Lusitania<\/i>. She’s desperate to get home, but will her new friends help her if they learn she comes from the very nation they’re at war with? It’s a touching story about the power of friendship that’s perfect for young listeners.<\/p>\n
9780593864555 Kill Her Twice<\/i> by Stacey Lee, read by Jennie Kwan and Eunice Wong <\/p>\n
A YA noir murder-mystery? Yes please! In Stacey Lee\u2019s Kill Her Twice<\/i>, sisters May, Gemma, and Peony Chow uncover the shocking murder of rising star Lulu Wang. In order to bring her killer to justice, the girls will trek across 1930s Los Angeles \u2014 from Chinatown to Beverly Hills and beyond \u2014 and stop at nothing to crack the case. Told brilliantly by Jennie Kwan and Eunice Wong, Kill Her Twice<\/i> is the perfect listen for those who like their historical fiction with a dash of mystery.<\/p>\n
9780593634776 The Davenports<\/i> by Krystal Marquis, read by Joniece Abbott-Pratt <\/p>\n
This instant New York Times<\/i> bestseller tells the story of one of the few Black families of immense wealth and status in the early 20th century. The year is 1910 and the Davenport sisters \u2014 the beautiful, older Olivia and the hardworking, younger Helen \u2014 are doing their best to find their way in life. Surrounded by servants, crystal chandeliers, and endless parties, the Davenports and their friends will have to contend with love, heartbreak, and the courage needed to steer their own path in life in this fun and moving historical fiction audiobook.<\/p>\n
9780593341643 Last Night at the Telegraph Club<\/i> by Malinda Lo, read by Emily Woo Zeller <\/p>\n
From Malindo Lo \u2014 the acclaimed author of Ash<\/i> \u2014 comes a personal novel about one teenager\u2019s love and duty in San Francisco\u2019s Chinatown. Set in the 1950s, Chinese Americans like 17-year-old Lily face danger and deportation amidst the height of the Red Scare. She’ll risk everything to be with the one she loves \u2014 Kathleen Miller, a girl she met outside the lesbian bar called the Telegraph Club. A powerful and personal story that feels more relevant than ever, listeners won\u2019t want to miss Last Night at the Telegraph Club<\/i>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" From spy thrillers to detective stories, tweens and teens are sure to love these historical fiction audiobooks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":81,"featured_media":114687,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[118,329],"coauthors":[1374],"class_list":["post-114528","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-audiobooks","tag-historical-fiction","ages_stages-tween","ages_stages-teen"],"yoast_head":"\nYou might also like:<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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