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The House Next Door — Unabridged Audiobook by Ellen Oh

The House Next Door is an unabridged audiobook by Ellen Oh about Rory and his new neighbors confronting sinister spirits in a house inspired by Asian folklore. Its short runtime and advertised light scares make it a seasonal option for listeners seeking a kid-friendly spooky story.

At a glance

A middle-grade ghost story centered on Rory, Jack and a threatening house next door.
The description points to spirits and Asian folklore, with the listing characterizing the scares as light and kid-friendly.
At just over four hours, the listed listening time suits a relatively short audiobook session.

Price

$7.99Save 55.59%

Reference price: ~~$17.99~~

Price checked: Nov 12, 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

The unabridged audiobook format preserves the full story while providing a defined listening length.
Jeff Ebner is identified as the narrator, so buyers can confirm the narration credit before choosing.

Technical specifications

8 specifications

Audiobook details
Format	Audiobook
Version	Unabridged
Listening length	4 hours and 13 minutes
Language	English
Author	Ellen Oh
Narrator	Jeff Ebner
Publisher	HarperCollins
Publication date	September 30, 2025

What to know before buying

The listing describes the scares as light and kid-friendly, but scare tolerance varies. Consider the synopsis and intended listener before choosing it for a child.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Middle-grade listeners who enjoy ghost stories and spooky, seasonal fiction.
Families seeking a relatively short English-language audiobook narrated by Jeff Ebner.

Less suited to

Listeners looking for a confirmed age rating or a detailed content warning, neither of which is provided here.
Buyers seeking print or ebook formats rather than an audiobook.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.5 / 5 · 14 ratings

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4 stars19%19%
3 stars16%16%
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Aggregate ratings lean positive, with most ratings in the top category and some in the middle. This is a small rating sample and includes no written feedback here, so it cannot establish what listeners liked or disliked. The listing's short runtime and kid-friendly scare description may help buyers judge fit, but the ratings do not confirm those claims.

Frequently asked questions

Who wrote and narrated The House Next Door?

The listing names Ellen Oh as the author and Jeff Ebner as the narrator.

How long is the audiobook?

The listed listening length is 4 hours and 13 minutes.

What is the story about?

Rory tries to protect his new neighbors from malevolent forces in the house next door, with help from a new friend and friendly ghosts.

Is it described as suitable for younger listeners?

The listing calls the scares light and kid-friendly, but it does not provide a specific age rating. Suitability depends on the listener's sensitivity to spooky material.