Books in Adventures in Odyssey series

Pack your bags and journey to Odyssey . . . a town where you'll find a surprise twist at every turn. This album will take you from a mysterious trip south of the border to witnessing a dramatic attempt to foil a robbery at Whit's End. Every episode provides wholesome entertainment and character-building values for the whole family. Volume 13 contains the following action-packed adventures (and lessons): The Cross of Cortes 1 & 2 (dangers of power) A Model Child (beauty contests) The Curse (superstition) A Test for Robyn (importance of preparation) Room Mates (personality conflicts) A Thanksgiving Carol (thankfulness) Hold-Up! (sinfulness of man) East Winds, Raining Pearl Harbor story, bigotry Where's Your Daddy? (parents in prison) The Star 1 & 2 (true meaning of Christmas)

Jack arrives at Whit’s End one morning to find Carl, the curator for a museum in Chicago, waiting for him to open the store. Carl has learned that there is a little-known tunnel under Whit’s End, and he excitedly tells Jack that he believes it was a stop on the Underground Railroad. Listen to the harrowing journey of Henry Ross, his wife, Caroline, and William, their 17-year-old son, as they break their bonds in Tennessee and escape to freedom in the North on the Underground Railroad. It’s exciting, values-based audio entertainment for the whole family—brought to life by actors who make you feel like part of the experience. And it’s another great opportunity to introduce new listeners to Adventures in Odyssey; and at $2.99, it makes the perfect impulse buy. Available for a limited time only!

Listeners needing a touch of holiday cheer will find it in A Christmas Sampler, from Adventures in Odyssey. A perfect way to experience Odyssey for the first time, this low-price CD features two Christmas episodes. In "Gifts for Madge and Guy," Mr. Whittaker tells the kids his own "fractured" version of a famous Christmas story, and explains what makes giving really special. "A Lamb's Tale" shows how sacrifices are important--whether it's a girl giving away her toy lamb, or a soldier in battle. 1 CD, approximately 50 minutes.

Each Passages manuscript chronicles the adventures of kids from Odyssey, in different times, who travel to an alternate world called Marus. At first unbeknownst to the listener, each Marus manuscript is actually a Bible story retold in a fantasy setting. Through each tale, John Avery Whittaker (“Whit”) and Jack Allen investigate, unearthing a larger story that connects all six manuscripts. As the epic stories play out in Marus, Whit and Jack must race to solve the mystery of this hidden land. In Darien’s Rise, two kids from Odyssey find themselves transported to a strange new world. They are immediately caught up in a struggle between a power-mad king and his valiant young general. (This is the story of David and King Saul retold in a medieval setting.) Enter a land where belief in God becomes the adventure of a lifetime! All new content!

It can't be! Could Eugene's past be connected to a lost village in Africa? Mystery surrounds Eugene and Katrina as they travel to Zaire. Caught in a struggle between two African tribes, the couple must overcome the lies that imprison their new friends. Plus: Tom thinks all is lost when he gets sued, until he finds the perfect person to be his lawyer . . . Eugene! Catch all the heart-pounding action—not to mention lessons on greed, dealing with change, and lots more in Adventures in Odyssey's The Mystery of the Lost Village.

You'll always find exciting drama and lasting value lessons when you tune in to Adventures in Odyssey! Volume 11 contains the following episodes (and themes): By Dawn's Early Light (history: Star-Spangled Banner) Mayor for a Day (being a leader) A Day in the Life (dealing with circumstances beyond our control) Where There's a Will . . . (understanding God's will) And the Last Shall Be First (parable of the workers) The Meaning of Sacrifice (sacrifice) A Rathbone of Contention (consequences of taking short cuts) Muckraker (Power of the written word) Bernard and Esther, 1 & 2 (Bible history: Esther) Coming of Age (puberty) Home Is Where the Hurt Is (dealing with difficult family relationships)

They're starry-eyed. They're headed for the altar. Only one thing--who are "they"? Eugene and Katrina? Jack and Joanne? Whit and--Whit??! Big changes are in store for some of your old friends in Odyssey . . . as well as for others you're about to meet. Join the fun as a handful of local kids threaten to go on a "chore strike," city clicker Nick takes up residence with Odyssey's newest family the Mulligans, and a painting with a past teaches a valuable lesson about forgiveness. Whether they're trying to foster-parent an entire zoo or undo the damage of previous mistakes, Odyssey's loveable citizens have their hands full. But no matter the predicament, one thing is certain: each is determined to stick to his or her commitment to God--even if following His will isn't easy. Volume 29 contains the following stories (and themes): For Whom the Wedding Bells Toll 1, 2, & 3 (Discerning God's will about whom we marry) The Pushover (Standing up for yourself) Chores No More (Family responsibilities) Just Say Yes (The cost of obedience) The Painting (The power of forgiveness) Best Face Forward (Hiding who we really are) Viva La Difference (Appreciating differences in others) The One about Trust 1 & 2 (Jumping to conclusions) Amazing Grace (God's mercy)

In this exciting story Emma travels back in time to 1945 and learns what life was like for her family during the radio days of World War II. There is no television or stereo. Instead everyone is gathered around a radio that is announcing news about the war. While educational and interesting, this book is also a fun read!Book Features:- Large, colorful illustrations on every page- An interesting story with historical facts- 32 pages, including glossary- Appropriate for Reading Level: Grades 2-4- Appropriate for Interest Level: 6-12 years- Hardcover dimensions: 8 1/4 x 10 1/4 inches

He loves me, he loves me not? Love--even life itself--is on the line as Connie drives all the way to Washington, D.C., to mend fences with Mitch. But his cool reception matches the frigid waters that nearly cost Connie her life during a stopover in West Virginia. A sudden job opportunity abroad creates yet another crisis for their relationship. Meanwhile, Odyssey's master of mispronunciation, Bart Rathbone, decides to sponsor--what else?--a Shakespeare festival. But he ends up with more theatrics behind stage than on it. Throughout these and other conflict-solving stories, kids 8 and up will learn that running away from a problem only makes matters worse. Volume 41 contains the following stories (and themes): Do or Diet (patience and perseverance) Hindsight (the value of every moment) The Taming of the Two (teamwork) The Mailman Cometh (responsibility) Teacher's Pest (love your enemies) My Girl Hallie (putting people before things) Seeing Red (admitting you're wrong) Black Clouds (God's presence in tough times) Silver Lining (revenge) Pink Is Not My Color (unconditional love) Something Blue, 1 & 2 (counting the cost)

Stand by for chaos! Connie and the gang think they're doing another safe, scripted BTV program. But that's before the fire, the okra incident, and the renegade nose. Meanwhile, Liz's brother Mark just got engaged. How's she supposed to fit in now that she's second fiddle? Missing families, missing identities, and missing the point all figure prominently in the 40th installment of Adventures in Odyssey. Through the usual sticky situations, your whole family will learn the importance of teamwork, grace, unselfishness, and discovering God's will. Volume 40 contains the following stories (and themes): For the Fun of It (growing up too fast) Room Enough for Two (feeling replaced) BTV: Behind the Scenes (unity) Bassett Hounds (grace) It's All about Me (credit) The Case of the Disappearing Hortons (accepting help from others) The Defining Moment (being part of a team) Mystery at Tin Flat (fitting in) All Things to All People (evangelism) Here Today, Gone Tomorrow? 1, 2, & 3 (determining God's will)

Odyssey is being hit with adventure from all sides! A destructive tornado blows through the town, some kids think they found the bones of Bigfoot, a levee threatens to wash away the Mulligan farm, and Dwayne decides to become a standup comedian! But in the midst of the havoc, discoveries are made about faith, forgiveness, and compassion. Through it all, your favorite characters learn that no matter what happens, God is in control! Volume 30 contains the following stories (and themes): Leap of Faith (trust) O. T. Action News: Jephthah's Vow (rash vows) No Bones about It (greed) Poor Loser (sportsmanship) Bernard and Job (suffering) Tornado (compassion) The Joke's on You (encouragement) Arizona Sunrise (forgiveness) A Case of Revenge (revenge) The Spy Who Bugged Me (discernment) More like Alicia (self-esteem) When in Doubt . . . Pray! (prayer and faith)