Publisher Description

These digitally remastered collections--available for the first time on CD--include bonus tracks, fun facts, and behind-the-scenes details! A fun-filled, full-color insert includes the following: original notes of the writers, never-before-heard stories from the recording studio, and a coupon for other Adventures in Odyssey products.

Cunning capers and exciting escapades are a way of life for the Odyssey kids! They're always up to something--and every adventure leads to an important lesson about living for God.

Volume 8 contains the following episodes (and themes): By Any Other Name (deception) Bad Luck (superstition) 'A' Is for Attitude (positive thinking) First Love (choices in dating) Curious, Isn't It? (nosiness) Suspicious Minds (trust) Pranks for the Memories (consequences of practical jokes) Missing Person (loving the "unloveable") Castles and Cauldrons 1 & 2 (dangers of role-playing fantasy games) The Winning Edge (competition) All's Well with Boswell (responsibility)

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What's Adventures in Odyssey? It's exciting, character-building audio entertainment for the whole family--brought to life by an award-winning team that uses storytelling to teach lasting truths. So grab your imagination and find out why over 20 million Adventures in Odyssey products have been distributed worldwide!Volume 8: Beyond ExpectationsThe town of Odyssey is abuzz. Is Curt really giving everyone free ice cream? Who stole $100 from the Whit's End cash register? And even more important . . . is Mr. Whittaker really getting married?!? The kids in Odyssey find the answers (and lessons on trust and friendship) in this exciting collection from Adventures in Odyssey.1. By Any Other NameCalling things what they are2. Bad LuckSuperstition3. First LoveChoices in dating4. Curious, Isn't It?Minding our own business5. Suspicious MindsNot jumping to conclusions6. Pranks for the MemoriesConsequences of practical jokes7. Missing PersonYou can't run away from your problems8. The Winning EdgeCompetitiveness9. All's Well with BoswellResponsibility10. A . . . Is for AttitudePositive thinking11-12. Castles and Cauldrons, PARTS 1 & 2The dangers of fantasy role-playing games13. An Act of MercyThe parable of the unmerciful servantBonus material:The creation of Bernard WaltonConnie's LovesThe creation of Bart RathboneScene from never-produced episode "Backwoods Jacobs""The Adventure of the Adventure" on MP3

Author Biography

Focus on the Family is an organization headed by Dr. James Dobson that reaches families with the message of God's love.

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