Fairy Tales & Folklore Audiobooks | Teen & YA

"'The hour has come to speak of troubled time. It is time we spoke of Skullyville.' Thus begins Rose Goode's story of her growing up in Indian Territory in pre-statehood Oklahoma. Skullyville, a once-thriving Choctaw community, was destroyed by land-grabbers, culminating in the arson on New Year's Eve, 1896, of New Hope Academy for Girls. Twenty Choctaw girls dies, but Rose escaped. She is blessed by the presence of her grandmother Pokoni and her grandfather Amafo, both respected elders who understand the old ways. Soon after the fire, the white sheriff beats Amafo in front of the town's people, humiliating him. Instead of asking the Choctaw community to avenge the beating, her grandfather decides to follow the path of forgiveness. And so unwinds this tale of mystery, Indian-style magical realism, and deep wisdom. It's a world where backwoods spiritualism and Bible-thumping Christianity mix with bad guys; a one-legged woman shop-keeper, her oaf of a husband, herbal potions, and shape-shifting panthers rendering justice. Tim Tingle—a scholar of his nation's language, culture, and spirituality—tells Rose's story of good and evil with understanding and even laugh-out-loud Choctaw humor."

Tim Tingle (Author), Jason Grasl (Narrator)

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At the End of the River Styx

"Set in the mythic underworld and modern Portland, two boys rediscover the joy of life in this tragic love story. Before he can be reborn, Zan has spent 499 years bound in a 500-year curse to process souls for the monstrous Ferryman—and if he fails, he dies. In Portland, Bastian is grieving. He survived a car accident that took his mother and impulse-purchased a crumbling bookstore with the life insurance money. But in sleep, death’s mark keeps dragging Bastian into Zan’s office. It shouldn’t be a problem to log his soul and forget he ever existed. But when Zan follows Bastian through his memories of grief and hope, Zan realizes that he is not ready for Bastian to die. The boys borrow time hiding in the memories of the dead while the Ferryman hunts them, and Zan must decide if he’s willing to give up his chance at life to save Bastian—and Bastian must decide if he’s willing to keep living if it means losing Zan."

Michelle Kulwicki (Author), Dillon Sickels, Jeremy Gardner (Narrator)

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The Heart of the World: The Isles of the Gods, Book 2

"Magic and sacrifice will collide as lovers and gods, enemies and allies vie for the fate of the world in this heart-pounding sequel to THE ISLES OF THE GODS, which Stephanie Garber called 'deliciously diabolical and full of heart.' When Selly and Leander began their treacherous voyage to the Isles of the Gods, the captain’s daughter and the playboy prince were strangers. But amid talk of war and a deadly attack on their ship, the unthinkable happened. They fell in love. Leander’s ritual at the island temple was meant to prevent a war between the gods. Instead, it nearly cost him his life, and drew the goddess Barrica back from exile. Now, as her Messenger, Leander is imbued with her deadly magic, and only Selly’s presence can stop it from consuming him. But Barrica wasn’t the only immortal roused from sleep. The God of Risk, Macean, was awakened by an enemy all thought dead, and across the sea he’s calling for war. The fight to save their world will take Selly and Leander from the gilded ballroom of the royal palace to the hallowed halls of an ancient library. Battle lines will be drawn, and bonds will break. With the wrath of gods and the machinations of power-hungry rulers straining their loyalties, can their love withstand the trials that await them?"

Amie Kaufman (Author), Homer Todiwalla, Mela Lee, Nikki Patel, Steve West, Suzie Rai, Vidish Athavale (Narrator)

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Spell of the Sinister: A Fairy Godmother Novel

"In New York Times bestselling author Danielle Paige's wickedly fresh take on beloved tales, the fairy godmothers make the rules. Be careful what you wish for … Two magical sisters. One more chance at revenge. … Ever since Cinderella disappeared with Prince Mather the Queendoms have been in disarray. Now with her magical power completely unchecked, Galatea intends to exact revenge on humans for using the Entente. Her plan? Send Bari off to find a new prince and take over one Queendom at a time. But Bari's mission is complicated when South joins her and sparks begin to fly … Meanwhile, Farrow is on her own journey to reunite with Cinderella and Prince Mather in the first Queendom. Amid brewing conflict, Farrow grapples with her feelings for Mather, her friendship with Cinderella, and her loyalty to the Entente's original purpose—to influence with helpful magic, never take total control. Once as close as sisters, Bari and Farrow now find themselves on opposing sides. Will malice win out, or will the next generation of Entente chart a new path to 'happily ever after' for their magical coven of fairy godmothers?"

Danielle Paige (Author), Tiffany Smith (Narrator)

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[German] - Federohr und Flitzepfote 5 - Der blaue Geist: Ein rätselhaftes Abenteuer im Dämmerwald

"Federohr und Flitzepfote - Gewinner des PLANET-AWARDS in Bronze als bestes Hörbuch 2024! Gerüchte gehen um im Dämmerwald: Ein Geist soll in den Felsentürmen hausen, kein Tier wagt sich mehr dorthin. Doch Flumm und Tuff müssen ausgerechnet dort Schutz vor einem Gewitter suchen! Zu ihrem Entsetzen erscheint eine blaue Gestalt und schlägt sie in die Flucht. Der Anblick lässt ihnen keine Ruhe. Was steckt hinter dem Geist – und warum ist er blau? Ein rätselhaftes Abenteuer erwartet Federohr und Flitzepfote! Nur die beiden Freunde wagen es, sich dem blauen Geist zu nähern. Doch ihm gegenüberzutreten, ist sehr gefährlich. Die beiden müssen allen Mut zusammennehmen, um das Geheimnis des Geistes zu lüften. Eine Freundschaft dick wie Baumharz – ein Abenteuer mit federsträubenden Wendungen! Für Kinder von 6 bis 11 Jahren (und alle anderen mutigen Abenteurer)."

Jordis Lank (Author), Jan Terstiege (Narrator)

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Return to the Four Kingdoms Box Set 2: Three Fairytale Retellings

"The final three fairy tale retellings from the Return to the Four Kingdoms series. Book 1 - The Golden Princess: A Retelling of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves Exiled from her old life as the daughter of a vizier, Zaria still grieves the lost friends of her childhood. She’s grown accustomed to her new role as a servant, though—up until the day she stumbles on the fabled lost cave of treasures. The wealth inside is enough to transform anyone’s life, but Zaria isn’t the first to find it. A gang of cutthroat thieves got there first, and their behavior makes Zaria question everything she sees. With an unknown enchantment at work, and forty criminals desperate to protect their hoard, she doesn’t want anything to do with the gold. But when her royal friends reappear, Zaria discovers the cave is the key to defeating a threat to the entire kingdom. She can’t turn her back on her people, even if that means facing thieves and traitors with Crown Prince Tarek at her side. Zaria thought she’d found peace with her past, but now she isn’t sure if she’s more in danger of losing her life or her heart. In this reimagining of the classic fairy tale, Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, a servant girl must outwit a cunning adversary before she can claim the treasure her heart truly desires. Book 2 - The Rogue Princess: A Retelling of Puss in Boots Kali has always dreamed of adventure, but she never expected to find it in the company of a talking cat. Puss definitely has an agenda, but he isn’t sharing it with her. All she knows is that he wants a miller’s child to accompany him across the Great Desert to the mysterious lands beyond. Kali doesn’t mean to let her opportunity go, even if she doesn’t understand the purposes of the mysterious creature at her side. But when she encounters thieves and misadventure, she realizes something bigger is underway. Her people are under threat, and she can’t turn her back on them—no matter how irritated she is by the fellow traveler who turns up wherever she goes. Kali knows Xavier isn’t to be trusted, but she and Puss need his help. Only together can they avoid the traps laid for her and uncover the truth. In this reimagining of the classic fairy tale, Puss in Boots, a miller’s daughter will have to trust a tricksy cat and a handsome young man if the three of them have any hope of saving her people. Book 3 - The Abandoned Princess: A Retelling of Rapunzel When Daisy dreamed of leaving home on an adventure, she never imagined ending up trapped in a tower, cut off from the world and invisible to others. The years pass slowly, leaving Daisy desperate to reclaim her old life, however dull. But her captor has bigger plans, and Daisy knows she can’t just rescue herself. She has to shatter her captor's enchantments forever. When opportunity comes, however, it arrives in an unexpected guise. Young and handsome, Prince Xander has come to rescue a princess from a tower. Instead, he finds himself battling at Daisy's side for the fate of a kingdom. In this reimagining of the classic fairy tale Rapunzel, the princess in the tower can only be seen by the one she loves if she first saves an entire kingdom. If you enjoy clean romance, adventure, and intrigue, then try the books in the Return to the Four Kingdoms series now! These interconnected fairy tale retellings each feature a different heroine who finds herself friendless in a strange land and who must fight to save her new home and win her happily ever after."

Melanie Cellier (Author), Esther Wane (Narrator)

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Legacy of Roses: A Beauty and the Beast Tale

"A returned royal with no interest in becoming an enchanted prince. A merchant’s daughter who knows better than to pick roses. A Legacy determined to force them into a story neither wants. Rosalie’s family has already lost everything, and she’s willing to do whatever it takes to protect them from further harm. Even if that means stopping ignorant newcomers from picking enchanted roses. Dimitri knows little about his new kingdom, and he can’t help being captivated by the fiery girl who holds the answers. But Rosalie seems horrified by both his presence and his handsome face, and it turns out she has good reason. In the kingdom of Glandore, it’s a dangerous thing to be a young man of royal blood living alone in a castle. Almost as dangerous as being the youngest daughter of a merchant. Enter a world where tales of the past shape the enchanted landscape—where glass can bend like a slipper and picking a rose courts danger. A world where the inhabitants must overcome the fabled Legacies as they find romance, adventure, and friendship."

Melanie Cellier (Author), Esther Wane, Nathaniel Priestley (Narrator)

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Fortunes, Feet, and the Five-step Girl

"There once was a girl who read feet. Sixteen-year-old Summer Field is Old Town’s fascinating new sole reader. She can tell how many steps one has left to take in life. It’s true. Her Gift is scientifically proven. She—they all—are bound by the lines that never lie. None more so than Summer’s best friend, Bryony. Bryony, who’s only ever dreamed of running the Boston marathon, is shocked to learn she has only five steps to go. An instant slave to the fortune teller’s shack on the side of the road, Bryony hopes for a miracle while Summer does her very best to beat the lines. Because you can’t finish a marathon in five steps. With five steps, the only thing you finish is life."

Amy Zinn (Author), Amy Zinn (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - Cuentos a cuadros

"San Vicente es un pueblo sumergido en el realismo mágico desde épocas que yacen perdidas en el tiempo. En él se puede encontrar a un jinete que regresa de la muerte en cierto día del año y otro que cabalga por los cielos en un animal alado. Todos los tiempos y los espacios pueden suceder dentro de las alas de una paloma, en los brazos de un ángel o en la imaginación de una persona sentada en la Plaza de Armas. Hay hechizos rebuscados de amor en su fábrica de zapatos, amores que regresan del mar y amores que trascienden la muerte. En San Vicente hay también comunidades miniaturas que son espejo de los humanos. Hay animales con humanidad y humanos sin alma. Es un pueblo de tierra que se mueve, que da aguacates, mares de mariposas y mucha magia. En Cuentos a cuadros se vale de todo; hay fantasía y realismo mágico con increíble imaginación y sutil expresión literaria. Dr. Juan Manuel Sánchez y Trigos. Es esposo, padre, abuelo, hermano, amigo, hijo y enamorado de la vida. El Médico Anestesiólogo, mejor conocido como “El Doc”, ha logrado combinar su preparación en la ciencia y la medicina, con la expresión de sus sentimientos al escribir estos cuentos. Durante décadas, sin pensarlo, escribió desde el corazón sus recuerdos y vivencias para dar vida a los cuadros que enmarcan sus cuentos con increíbles aventuras y una inalcanzable búsqueda por el amor. Algunos han sido compartidos en momentos especiales con los suyos, y hoy presenta al público doce de sus favoritos."

Dr. Juan Manuel Sánchez y Trigos (Author), Dr. Juan Manuel Sánchez y Trigos (Narrator)

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Emerald Tablet

"I've met Zeus, and made him bleed.But the war is just beginning. Caught in a storm of forbidden love, I'm now a pawn in Zeus's cruel game, as he uses my deep feelings for Sitri against me. With each move, I'm forced to navigate a labyrinth of heartache and strategy, striving to outwit a god without sacrificing the one I love. Our quest for answers drags us to the sands of Egypt, in search of a goddess lost to time, only to clash with a new, chilling adversary—Hera, Zeus's vengeful wife—and she's out for blood. I’m getting stronger, but the gods are taking off their gloves. This war threatens to shatter everything, and survival comes at a cost I fear I'm not prepared to pay—losing a part of myself that I'll never get back. Yet, there's a sliver of hope in the ancient wisdom of the Emerald Tablet. If I can unlock its secrets and master an age-old spell, there's a chance to defeat Zeus and untangle the threads of destiny binding us, all without forfeiting my heart. The stakes have never been higher, and the path is fraught with danger and sacrifice. But for the chance to rewrite our fates and emerge victorious, I'll risk it all—even if it means facing the darkest trials yet."

D.S. Murphy (Author), Austenne Grey (Narrator)

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Sapphire Betrayal

"My mortal enemy seduced me in disguise.The aftermath of this betrayal has left me scarred, narrowly escaping the fury of a goddess driven by jealousy. My path is now a race against time: to rescue Isis before Hera's schemes reach her, to unearth the Emerald Tablet, and to cast a spell that could break the chains binding Sitri to Zeus. This mission is a gamble to halt Zeus's dire plan to extinguish magic from our world, with his merciless, winged hunters ready to strike. Surrounded by allies—a fearsome hellhound, a steadfast fallen angel, and a gathering of shadowed, forsaken deities—I wield a fragile hope. Yet, as we confront legions of the undead and a deity fueled by vengeance, our resolve is battered, and our strength tested to its limits. It's in this crucible of conflict that our bonds are forged and tested, with fleeting moments of stolen peace hinting at a love that dares to blossom amidst chaos. In a desperate ploy, I'm thrust into the underworld's depths, seeking an audience with the enigmatic Hekate. From her, I gain a power so profound it promises to shift the balance in our favor—a weapon against the darkness, against Hera herself. But the road to victory is fraught with loss and peril, painting every victory with shades of sacrifice. As the dust settles, I'm left to ponder the cost of our war, the lives altered, and the world reshaped by our actions. Amidst the ruins of our battle, I stand as the last hope, a beacon in the dark for those who remain. The fight to save magic, to protect those we love, and to forge a future from the ashes of old gods and new threats, is far from over. And in this uncertain world, the only certainty is the courage found in the heart of the storm, and the light of romance that refuses to be extinguished."

D.S. Murphy (Author), Austenne Grey (Narrator)

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Secret of the Ocean

"This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Eleven-year-old Lily, a curious and adventurous girl, lives in the charming coastal town of Seaside Cove. Her days are filled with exploring tide pools and dreaming of hidden wonders beneath the waves. One day, her ordinary life takes a magical turn when she discovers a shimmering seashell that seems to hum with a life of its own. This isn't just any seashell; it's a piece of the legendary Pearl of Harmony, a vital source of energy for the underwater kingdom of Marinalis. But the Pearl is shattered, its fragments scattered across the ocean floor, and Marinalis is threatened by the encroaching darkness of the Abyssal Shadow. Lily's discovery throws her into an extraordinary adventure. She will meet Coral, a captivating mermaid who becomes her guide and friend, and together with a team of quirky and courageous sea creatures, they will embark on a perilous quest to recover the missing pieces of the Pearl. Their journey will take them through glowing kelp forests, past perilous shipwrecks, and into the swirling heart of a powerful whirlpool. They'll face thrilling challenges, encounter wondrous and sometimes dangerous creatures, and outwit the villainous Eryx the Dark Ray, who seeks the Pearl's power for his own nefarious purposes. Throughout her adventure, Lily will confront her fears, discover her hidden strength, and learn the true meaning of friendship, teamwork, and environmental responsibility. This introduction sets the scene for a thrilling underwater adventure filled with magic, friendship, and important lessons about the ocean and its inhabitants. Get ready to dive into a world of wonder, danger, and unforgettable friendships as Lily embarks on a quest that will change her life forever! The story emphasizes the importance of believing in oneself, the power of working together, and the responsibility we all share in protecting our environment – a message perfectly aligned with the interests and values of young readers."

Brandon Rowell (Author), Digital Voice Madelyn G (Narrator)

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Fairy Tales & Folklore Audiobooks in Teen & YA