My family definitely enjoyed listening to Captain Bayley's Heir from Heirloom Audio Productions. I received the physical CD's as well as digital downloads.
A Grand, American Adventure (CD 1, Track 1)
Our Story Begins In London (CD 1, Track 2)
Captain Harold Bayley (CD 1, Track 3)
The Westminster Boys (CD 1, Track 4)
The Real Fight (CD 1, Track 5)
Harry's History (CD 1, Track 6)
Dismissal (CD 1, Track 7)
America! (CD 1, Track 8)
Abe, Rube, And Dickens (CD 1, Track 9)
Danger On The Trail (CD 1, Track 10)
Indian Attack (CD 2, Track 1)
Disquieting News (CD 2, Track 2)
The Plot Thickens (CD 2, Track 3)
Prospecting (CD 2, Track 4)
Pay Dirt, Gentlemen (CD 2, Track 5)
Amazing Grace (CD 2, Track 6)
The Shootout (CD 2, Track 7)
Frank, The Hero (CD 2, Track 8)
Investigation and Exoneration (CD 2, Track 9)
More Stories To Be Told, More Adventures To Be Had (CD 2, Track 10)
What is Captain Bayley's Heir about?
18 year old Frank, who is falsely accused of a crime, theft, that he did not commit, or at least we are lead to believe. With the help of a friend Frank decides to flee to America decides to pursue to Gold Rush instead of sticking around until he can be publicly convicted. Captain Bayley, Frank's uncle, and Alice, are left behind grieving his departure. There is plenty of exciting drama listening to stories and tales and times of the gold rush. I hate to give away too much of the story and be a spoiler. I will say that the ending turns into a wonderful story of redemption.
Some historical events, people and topics discussed in Bayley's heir are:
- British Constitution
- Clipper Ships & Common Ships
- Consumption
- Wagon Trains
- Indian Attacks
- Prospecting
This audio adventure is 2 1/2 hours in length. Along with the CD's the following were included in the form of downloads:
- MP3 Download
- E-Book or read online
- MP3 Soundtrack
- Printable Cast Poster
- Study Guide and Discussion Starter
- Inspirational Verse Poster
- Desktop Wallpaper Download
- Official Script Download
I have created binders with all of the study guides for the many Heirloom Audio Adventures that we have collected. After printing the guides out I put the pages in protective sleeve covers. Since printing these colorful guides can get a bit expensive placing the pages in protective sleeves ensures that over the years as my children listen to the Audio Adventures the guides stay in perfect condition. If printing is not an option, viewing the pdf format online is a great option as well. The guide is professional looking easy to follow.
Study Guide
The study guide is a FABULOUS complement to the audio drama CD's. I found the study guide to be extremely helpful in discussing the story with my children. The study guide is set up to aid the younger student in understanding the story as well as challenging the older student at a deeper level. The study questions are divided into three sections.
The Listening Well - focuses on what was heard
The Thinking Further - challenges the child to think, draw conclusions, and speculate
The Defining Words - defining unfamiliar vocabulary
The study guide is a FABULOUS complement to the audio drama CD's. I found the study guide to be extremely helpful in discussing the story with my children. The study guide is set up to aid the younger student in understanding the story as well as challenging the older student at a deeper level. The study questions are divided into three sections.
The Listening Well - focuses on what was heard
The Thinking Further - challenges the child to think, draw conclusions, and speculate
The Defining Words - defining unfamiliar vocabulary
The study guide which is available via computer download is great for a wide range of ages. For the younger child there are vocabulary words to define and for the older child there are great discussion questions. Many times, after listening to the Heirloom Adventures, it has sparked further discussion and interest in periods of history that likely would have been overlooked.
Expand Your Learning
In the Expand Your Learning sections my kiddos learned some very interesting facts. Did you know that many mining towns dealt with exorbitantly high prices for common household items such as eggs? For instance, a single egg could be sold for as much as $20! The drastic increase in population in these mining town lead to price gouging, attacks, disease, and great risk. People came from South America, Mexico, Europe, and China in search of gold in America. Little did they know how hard it would be. Once they landed they would have to journey inland hundreds of miles to reach their mining destinations. Using a map you can trace the journey that various individuals might have had to take in order to reach a mining destination. This is also a great opportunity to discuss the hardships that travelers would have faced along the way.
At the end of each Heirloom Adventure there is a short Bible Study section that is definitely worth working through.
Live the Adventure Club is a community forum as well as a treasure trove of extra resources, games, and extras for the whole family. Your child can take online quizzes, print out coloring pages, solve word searches, and so much more. You and your child can follow along using a copy of the actual audio drama script! Don't want to print out the study guide, no problem. You can download the guide in a friendly pdf version. Teachers and parents can search through the teachers resources to find enrichments to go along with each audio adventure. I love this new addition. My kiddos love to get on and eagerly complete each activity relating to the audio drama that we are currently listening to.
Summing It Up
Like all of all of the other audio adventures produced by Heirloom Audio this one did not disappoint! I would highly recommend Heirloom Audio to everyone of all ages. I have had the privilege of reviewing The Cat of Bubastes, The Dragon And The Raven, With Lee In Virginia, In Freedom's Cause, In The Reign of Terror and Beric The Briton. I would highly recommend these audio adventures.
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