Adventures In Odyssey Cassettes #24: Risk And Rewards [Audiobook, Unabridged] [Audio Cassette]

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Age Level: 6 and up | Series: Adventures in Odyssey

"Take a chance!" "Go for it!" Bet you’ve heard those expressions before - how true they are! As sure as God has a plan for each of us, it's tough sometimes to see just how everything will fit together. But when we take a step of faith and trust His leading, we may find that what looks risky often yields the greatest rewards. The Odyssey gang has had its share of challenges too, and they've made some life-changing discoveries. From a desperate flight for freedom to respecting authority to accepting God's will, you won't want to miss a single story!

Poetry in Slow Motion - The trouble Charles is having with his poetry assignment is nothing compared to what happens when he buys into a homework shortcut!

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 6 and up
  
• Audio Cassette
• Publisher: Tommy Nelson; Unabridged edition (March 7, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1561794163
• ISBN-13: 978-1561794164
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #825,898 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #8 in Books > Books on Cassette > Children's Books > Religious
  • #23 in Books > Books on Cassette > Children's Books > Adventure
  • #33 in Books > Books on Cassette > Children's Books > Classics

More About the Author

Paul has been writing since he was 10, starting on a typewriter he got for Christmas. Since then, he's published plays, sketch collections, songs and novels. Not to mention his 20 years of work on the popular children's audio program "Adventures in Odyssey," and its companion series "Radio Theatre." He won a Peabody Award for his drama "Bonhoeffer," and an Audie Award for his "Life of Jesus" epic. He has dramatized CS Lewis' "Chronicles of Narnia" and more recently "The Screwtape Letters." His novels include "The Mill House," "Epiphany" and his latest, "TSI: The Gabon Virus" with Dr. Walt Larimore. Paul lives in Colorado Springs.

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This one deserves way over 5 stars! THAT GOOD!, March 1, 2005

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Dennis A. Amith (kndy) (California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Risk And Rewards (Adventures in Odyssey #24) (Audio CD)

"Take a chance!" "Go for it!" "You never know unless you try!" Bet you've heard those expressions before-and how true they are! As sure as God has a plan for each of us, it's tough sometimes to see just how everything will fit together. But when we take a step of faith and trust His leading, we may find that what looks risky often yields the greatest rewards. The Odyssey gang has had its share of challenges too, and they've made some life-changing discoveries. From a desperate flight for freedom to respecting authority to accepting God's will you won't want to miss a single story!

Episodes:

1. Rewards in Full (episode #312 / Theme: Having pure motives / Scripture Reference: Matthew 6:1). Jack starts a new social program in Odyssey called "Food for the Hungry" and Bart Rathbone takes the credit.

2-3. A Touch of Healing part 1 and 2 (episode #318 and #319 / Theme: Accepting things beyond our control / Scripture Reference: 1 John 5:14). Parental Warning: This is a story about life, dashed out hopes and death of a loved one. It may be too sensitive for younger listeners.


4. Where is Thy Sting? (episode #320 / Theme: Dealing with the death of a loved one / Scripture References: 1 Corinthians 15:54-57; 1 Thessalonians 4:13;1 Timothy 6:17-19). We learn more about Connie's father, Bill.


5. Poetry in Slow Motion (episode #307 / Theme: Don't be afraid to ask for help when you need it / Scripture Reference: Proverbs 15:22). Charles needs a poem for class but instead of creating one, he buys one.

6. Top This (episodes #313 / Theme: Unhealthy competition; putting God first / Scripture Reference: Jeremiah 9:23-24). Courtney and Hannah, two competing cousins.

7-9. Underground Railroad part 1-3 (Episodes #314-316 / Theme: God in history; sanctity of life. / Scripture Reference: Psalm 82:3). The tunnel under Whit's End is the Underground Railroad. These were one of the most emotional scripts written for AIO.

10. BTV: Envy (episode #317 / Theme: The dangers of envy / Scripture References: Genesis 4:1-16; 2 Samuel 11:1-12:23; 1 Kings 21). Another BTV episode on "envy".

11. Subject Yourself (episode #308 / Theme: Obeying those in authority / Scripture Reference: Romans 13:1). Lawrence gets braces.

12. The Turning Point (episode #322 / Theme: God's plans for individuals / Scripture Reference: 2 Corinthians 6:14). Is this the end between Eugene and Katrina's relationship?

REVIEW: This has to be one of the best (if not the BEST AIO set I have ever heard). Wow! How can I describe this...it has sadness but learning and appreciating and so much!! The beginning of the tapes, this places Connie Kendall in an area you have never heard before. A family member's death...oh how sad. Also, the same for Eugene. From beginning to end, this set is very good. Of course, there are fillers like the other sets when they put in a BTV but you hear more stories on the other characters as well. This set is a MUST BUY!!!

5.0 out of 5 stars Best audio drama., July 10, 2011

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This review is from: Risk And Rewards (Adventures in Odyssey #24) (Audio CD)

I love the story line and I'm always wondering what will happen next. It's the best audio series that is out today. I also love it because I can listen and not have to rely on vision since I'm totally blind.

3.0 out of 5 stars A little disappointing. . ., May 22, 2009

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This review is from: Risk And Rewards (Adventures in Odyssey #24) (Audio CD)

I am a HUGE fan of AIO I have collected 32 albums alone, however this one was a bit of a disappointment.
For one the picture shows the new album art, but I received the old one, that is not AIO's fault, but Amazons.
Second, unless it was just a defect I got, this only listed 11 episodes on the back, the twelfth on is on the discs however.
Not only that I feel this is not up to the Odyssey standards, they're sort of poor and, dull. I like some of the episodes but others were a let down. I would give just about all my AIO's a five star, but I feel this only deserves a three.