I expect quality items from Focus on the Family, but the recent review copy of Oliver Twist{Radio Theater}, exceeded my expectations.
In a culture where our children are bombarded by television, video games, and other visually stimulating outlets of entertainment, my husband and I seek ways to build their auditory skills. Thus, we began to incorporate audio books and audio dramas into our day.
And so far, this rendition of the Charles Dickens classic is a winner in our home! While it’s recommended for ages 12+, all of our children (except the 16 month old), enjoyed it. Even our 4 year old was captivated by the sounds and music. We started listening to it in the van while running errands and I think everyone was sad when we returned home or had to stop, because we couldn’t wait to hear what would happen next!
My oldest daughter is a book worm. While she enjoys reading, she commented on how much the music and character voices brought the story to life, but was still able to use her imagination as the story played out in her mind.
While our younger children enjoyed listening to the CDs, there are definitely some intense moments, so please use your own discretion when playing this for little ones. My husband wondered if we should skip a few moments forward a couple of times.
Overall, this CD collection offered hours of entertainment for our family and great discussion! The CDs alone provide over 5 1/2 hours of audio, but we kept pausing to talk about what was happening and discuss possible consequences as well as cultural differences and how would our children respond if they were in Oliver’s shoes. Learning that his character is only nine, hit home with them, and as the characters became more real in their imagination, the more they were intrigued.
Included in the set is a DVD of behind the scenes footage, as well as info on modern-day orphans.
If you enjoy Radio Theater or looking for a set to play for your family, we highly recommend this set. Our family is already looking forward to listening to it again!
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Radio Theatre: Oliver Twist (Audio-Drama with Video Documentary)
By Charles Dickens / Tyndale House Escape to another place & time with this full-cast audio dramatization of the Charles Dickens’ timeless tale set in 1830’s London. This powerful story will not only entertain you, but draw you into the timeless drama of compassion, corruption and redemption as a single orphan changes the lives of everyone around him. Featuring cinema-quality sound, award-winning writers, an original music score, and a stellar cast of some of England’s best actors. Radio Theatre isn’t just storytelling or a book on tape. It’s an audio movie that plays on the biggest screen of all…your imagination! Includes a bonus video documentary featurette with “behind the scenes” footage and stories of real, modern-day “Olivers”. Includes close to 6 hours of audio-drama entertainment! |
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what a great idea! Thank you for the recommendation! I love this story!
That sounds so cool!