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So... Eighth Grade Happened
A Year That Shaped Me
Author: Cole K. Larksen
Narrator: Ben Hauck
Unabridged: 24 min
Format: Digital Audiobook Download
Publisher: Paper Trails Publishing
Published: 06/09/2026
Categories: Children's Fiction, Children's Social Themes, School
Synopsis
Experience So… Eighth Grade Happened through Cole’s honest and reflective voice—bringing to life the friendships, challenges, and defining moments of one unforgettable school year.
With a natural, conversational tone, this coming-of-age story captures the real rhythm of middle school life—from lighthearted moments with friends to the quieter struggles of self-doubt, pressure, and figuring things out along the way.
As grades slip and expectations rise, Cole begins to understand that the most meaningful growth doesn’t come from getting everything right—it comes from learning, adjusting, and continuing to move forward.
Blending humor, sincerity, and emotional insight, this audiobook offers an engaging and relatable listening experience for middle-grade listeners and beyond.
Whether you’re navigating your own journey or reflecting on the one that shaped you, this story is a reminder that growth takes time—and that even uncertain moments have purpose.
Because sometimes one school year can change everything.
And sometimes the best advice is simple:
Lock In.
With a natural, conversational tone, this coming-of-age story captures the real rhythm of middle school life—from lighthearted moments with friends to the quieter struggles of self-doubt, pressure, and figuring things out along the way.
As grades slip and expectations rise, Cole begins to understand that the most meaningful growth doesn’t come from getting everything right—it comes from learning, adjusting, and continuing to move forward.
Blending humor, sincerity, and emotional insight, this audiobook offers an engaging and relatable listening experience for middle-grade listeners and beyond.
Whether you’re navigating your own journey or reflecting on the one that shaped you, this story is a reminder that growth takes time—and that even uncertain moments have purpose.
Because sometimes one school year can change everything.
And sometimes the best advice is simple:
Lock In.