Homeschool Review Crew - Captain Bayley's Heir From Heirloom Audio Productions

I was thrilled to get a chance to review Captain Bayley's Heir from Heirloom Audio Productions which included access to the Live the Adventure Club website, where I was able to download the study guide and other extras. I received two physical CDs as well as access to the online website.

What is Heirloom Audio Productions and Captain Bayley's Heir?

The story is one of author G. A. Henty's works brought to life through audio drama. Heirloom Audio Productions has a passion for bringing Christian literature to "life" by making it interesting to listen to. That's why they enlist the help of the best voice actors. Take a look at the crew and cast on Captain Bayley's Heir:

The story is told in 2 hours of audio drama on two CDs and 20 tracks (10 tracks each CD), 20 chapters. It is created with children ages 6 to 16 in mind, but I found it engaging and perfectly suitable for the entire family. You will come to know characters whom you will want to meet in real life, at least that's what happened for me. I found myself wrapped in wanting to discover the secrets along the way and rooting for forgiveness and grace in the end. God has a plan for our lives! The story is exhilarating! It takes place in London and America during the days of the Wild Wild West Gold Rush. The audio drama is told with voices that are great to listen to and backed with sound effects and amazing music by Emmy Award Winning composer, John Campbell.
It starts with a young boy and a bit of a heroic act followed by the revealing of history and secrets and the introduction of a character named Captain Harold Bayley who adds a mysterious feel. The story weaves through many adventures before ending with a tale of mercy and grace. It ultimately tells the story of Frank who is 18 years old. He has a strong moral code but also likes a good fist fight. He has been accused of a crime, so he leaves England for America in an effort to clear his name and get a fresh start. He eventually travels west to search for gold in California and encounters adventures like a storm on the Mississippi River, the guns of the wild west, and cowboys. Through it all, he discovers how powerful God's grace is.

I received a physical CD set along with access to the digital online Live the Adventure Club that included a Study Guide that is 38 pages on a PDF and includes, on the first portion of the guide, Listening Well questions, Thinking Further, and Defining Words. Each section includes the time and the CD number and track. The study guide begins with a brief description of G. A. Henty, the author. It then explains what Heirloom Audio Productions is all about. The final pages include tips on expanding your learning, followed by more information on the Victorian England and American West and then three pages of Bible Studies. The final pages are descriptions of other stories the company offers. The pdf looks like this onscreen, and you are free to print off the entire study guide or use it online to ask the questions and answer verbally.

How Did We Use It and What Did We Think?

I sat down to check it out with my 10-year-old within listening range on the couch next to me. I, then pulled up the study guide to see what it was all about and was delighted with the quality and content. I was happy with the quality of the audio drama. This is done professionally with professional voices and actors. I also found the study guide to be on par with the same level of quality. I literally found myself on the edge of my seat wanting to know the story of a baby and who that baby became as well as whether or not the story would end tragically with Frank's, the hero's, death or would he recover?

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