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  • Bibliography:
    52 Books
  • First Book:
    March 1994
  • Latest Book:
    October 2023
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Book List in Order: 52 titles



  • Adventures in Odyssey gives your family hours of entertainment with values straight out of God's Word! This special edition contains some of the best Bible stories ever told. . .so pull up to the edge of your seat and get ready for amazing things ...



  • A hundred dollars has disappeared from the cash register at Whit's End! Who took it? Was it Connie? Or Eugene?! Even worse, someone in Odyssey has lost her faith! Can Harlow Doyle, the new private investigator in town, help her find it? And what's...








  • Adventures In Odyssey® now brings parents a fun way to teach valuable lessons to their children with the Amazing Stories series. Each package includes 6 programs from the Focus on the Family Adventures In Odyssey® Radio Drama Series on three cas...








  • Race to adventure with Dylan, Sherman, and John Avery Whittaker in this supercharged, fully animated DVD from Focus on the Family! The Tri-County Junior Grand Prix has come to Odyssey, and Dylan and his dog, Sherman, are ready to put the wheel to the...



  • A daring rescue! A voyage through time! A medieval joust . . . just another day in the town of Odyssey. Young Dylan Taylor gets more adventure than he bargained for when he saves a mangy mutt named Sherman -- and winds up in the company of the remark...



  • Whit is working on a secret new invention―but Dylan and his friend Sal can’t stand the suspense of not knowing what it is. When they disregard Whit’s instructions and sneak into his workshop, the boys trigger a surprising series of events that ...



  • These action-packed tales follow fictional kids through real events from the New Testament. Bible Kidventures helps children manage the transition from Bible story picture books to reading the Bible on their own.

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    Worst ...



  • These action-packed tales from Focus on the Family for children ages 10 and up follow fictional kids through real events from the Old Testament. Written by respected Christian authors, this series will help children manage the transition from Bible s...



  • Wooton is blending up a mix of men of God who made history. From the journey of early church martyr Telemachus and the defiance of Valentine to the amazing prayer lives of George Mueller, William Tyndale, and Charles Finney, you will learn that stand...



  • Wooton is at it again! This time, he’s creating a mix of stories about some of the beloved songs of the faith like “Jesus Loves Me” and “It Is Well with My Soul.” Plus, enjoy the retelling of the history of the famous Jubilee Singers of Fis...



  • Fasten your seat belts and settle in for a road trip adventure with the folks from Odyssey. Whether it’s surfing with Rodney Rathbone in Hawaii, running from a mad bull with Eugene Meltsner in Mexico, or chasing down a family fortune with Wooto...



  • Adventures in Odyssey is approaching its 30th birthday! For nearly 30 years, AIO has been entertaining families with enthralling storylines that teach biblical values disguised in humor. Young and old alike will be delighted to meet all the character...



  • When they step into the Imagination Station, kids experience an unforgettable journey filled with action-packed adventure. With each book, readers are whisked away with cousins Patrick and Beth to embark on a new journey around the world and back in ...






  • Adventures in Odyssey has provided high-quality, character-building entertainment through audio drama for nearly thirty years. Your entire family will love the next installment as the town of Odyssey gets ready to put on a show! With over two hours o...



  • A scuba-diving adventure leads to an unlikely investigation as Wooton and Penny try to find the owner of a camera they discovered at the bottom of Trickle Lake. And that’s not the only long-hidden secret being uncovered in Odyssey! When Whit sen...



  • Jaws drop and eyes are opened at the surprises happening around the town of Odyssey. Everyone is finding or learning something unexpected! When Connie’s roommate Jillian sets out to find a job, the hunt takes her all over town. But whether it’s d...



  • There’s something mysterious going on in everyone’s favorite town. . . . Odyssey, of course! No mystery is too big or too scary for Emily Jones and Matthew Parker. The Jones and Parker Detective Agency is on the case, but who knows what’s in st...



  • This popular graphic novel (originally featured in Clubhouse magazine) entertains kids while helping them understand the importance of sharing their faith with others. Through this exciting and engaging story, kids will gain the confidence and skills...



  • Album 69 explores six stories on commitment and resolving conflict. Long-held secrets are uncovered and major revelations are made. Listeners have long wondered about Morrie Rydell’s plans for the kids in Odyssey. All will be revealed and quest...



  • The clock is ticking toward an explosive showdown as the crew from Whit’s End race to solve a heart-pounding mystery in this special, six-part adventure 28 Hours.Adventures in Odyssey audio dramas release the imagination of both young and old a...



  • 16 Exciting Detective Stories for Readers to SolveA good detective keeps her hands clean. That means staying out of trouble . . . and using lots of soap.There’s something mysterious going on in Odyssey . . . again. But the Jones and Parker Dete...



  • 16 Exciting Detective Stories for Readers to SolveA good detective keeps her hands clean. That means staying out of trouble . . . and using lots of soap.There’s something mysterious going on in Odyssey . . . again. But the Jones and Parker Dete...



  • Adventures in Odyssey audio dramas release the imagination of both young and old as listeners follow a host of characters through adventures in the town of Odyssey. Geared toward kids ages 7 and up, these high-quality audio dramas teach biblical trut...






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    Life in Odyssey is never boring! Amazing antics and dynamic discoveries abound in this album, as the Odyssey kids learn new lessons from their wacky adventures--with the help of John Avery Whittaker, of course. An unusual dream helps Donna appreciate...



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    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 p...



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    Catch all the excitement of the Adventures In Odyssey® radio drama in these action packed volumes, each featuring twelve 30 minute episodes. Available on either cassette or compact disc, these radio shows provide hours of listening fun for childr...



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    Whit and Eugene take an incredible trip south of the border to Mexico in search of a valuable and mysterious historical artifact! Along the way they learn important lessons about greed, revenge and the saving power of the cross.

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    An unprecedented wave of criminal activity has broken over the town, and its citizens are stunned. Thefts, broken windows, graffiti--who on earth is behind this outbreak of lawlessness?

    It's up to the crew at Whit's End to find out. But as Jack, J...



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    There’s never a dull moment in the town of Odyssey! From a mysterious police investigation to an internship at a funeral home, every situation leads to unexpected results. When Zoe Grant and Olivia Parker start a new talk show, they reluctantly cho...



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    The Biblical story of Joseph and his brothers comes alive through the most unlikely of storytellers - Bernard! Listen as the exciting life and profound faith of this Old Testament character teaches about love and loyalty.

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    Join Odyssey's most lovable and bungling detective in a case of a missing camera, a Bible contest and. . .blue hair?! Along the way, you will learn lessons about greed, revenge and taking matters into your own hands.

    Each Activity Pack conta...



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    You never know what's going to happen next when Bernard, Connie, and Eugene combine their talents and unique ideas to create a wacky variety show. Through all the jokes and games, the Odyssey crew learn the true meaning of love and compassion.

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    Wherever you find Whit and the kids from Odyssey, you're sure to find fast-paced excitement! And woven into each episode is a lesson on a specific virtue, such as honesty, purity, loyalty, or wisdom.

    Volume 12 contains the following episodes:

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    Lucy takes a trip in the Imagination Station to first century Bethany. There she meets a woman who is in a frenzy to prepare a feast for a very special guest - Jesus! Don't miss this important lesson about priorities, wrapped in a story full of su...



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    With the help of the Imagination Station, Jimmy Barclay meets one of our nation's greatest presidents - and tries to change history in the process! Will he be able to warn Mr. Lincoln in time? Perhaps history isn't as boring as he thought!

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    Album 67, More Than Meets the Eye, explores six stories on trust, sacrifice and forgiveness.

    Mystery and intrigue abound as Emily and Matthew are trapped inside an unfinished escape room in the basement of Whit’s End. Meanwhile, the Odysse...



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    Whit finds himself trapped in a room with no doors and no windows. How will he break free? Enjoy two full-length riveting episodes of Adventures in Odyssey on this specially priced CD with almost a full hour of listening....



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    The popular Adventures in Odyssey$reg; Activity packs-the best of the 1-hour radio dramas, combined with an activity book-continue with Roll Away the Stone. The events of the last week of Christ's life on Earth come alive, when whit takes his frie...



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    A counselor at Camp What-A-Nut, Connie may be in for the most difficult week of her life! Between missing campers and a wild canoe race, Connie has her hands full attempting to teach her mischievous campers about sportsmanship, obedience and stick...



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    Just when you think you've got things figured out, it seems there's always another surprise awaiting you! Future career opportunities are front and center for Connie, Jason's relationship with Tasha has taken a new turn, and Eugene and Bernard have a...



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    Lost in the desert, Eugene is rescued by three strangers on a quest for a special baby. And Connie narrowly escapes an angry king who is also looking for the child - but not to worship Him! Will Connie and Eugene be able to warn Mary and Joseph in...



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    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!

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    Don't waste another minute wondering what to do! Exciting adventures await you in Odyssey!

    Volume 18 contains the following stories (and themes):

    • My Fair Bernard (Doing your best)
    • Hymn Writers (Christian composers)
    • Great Love (Love...



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    After years of searching for his true identity, Buck Oliver may finally get some answers when a painting from his mother suddenly shows up in Odyssey. But along with clues about his family, he also is subjected to the dangers of his past. Elsewhere t...



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    During a trip to Chicago, Whit and Connie get caught up in a perilous mystery involving a laptop computer, the Defense Department and some familiar - but not very friendly - faces. Who can they trust? Will they be able to escape?

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Focus on the Family has published 52 books.

Focus on the Family does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, The Best Is Yet to Come, was published in October 2023.

The first book by Focus on the Family, Chronicles, Kings & Crosses, was published in March 1994.

No. Focus on the Family does not write books in series.