The dragon and the raven, or the days of king alfred is a historical fiction novel by g. This is a fully dramatized retelling continue reading. Hentys original with colorful graphics bring this exciting story to life. The tale unfolds through the eyes of a young thane, edmond, who becomes alfreds friend and mightiest warrior. Henty 1832 1902 during the reign of king alfred, danish forces have invaded the english countryside. Editions of the dragon and the raven, or, the days of king. The book is the first one in the series and is also the title book of the series. It comes on a two disc set so you could listen to half one day and half the next or however you want to work it. During the reign of king alfred, danish forces have invaded the english countryside. With brian blessed, susie brann, hugo docking, john fornof. There is one known instance of a book title by henty having been filmed, along with nine audio theater productions by heirloom audio in their series the extraordinary adventures of g. Performer john bolens granular but fluid baritone perfectly captures the battlecry bellows of hentys.
The dragon and the raven, or, the days of king alfred book. If you order online or by phone, youll be sent a confirmation email with the mp3 download information for the dragon and the raven. The dragon and the raven order options new audio adventure. Heres a list of all of those awesome audio dramas for kids in one place. This included an mp3 copy of the story great for me in case one of my little ones. About the dragon and the raven in this new production, which is based on g. Audio drama sometimes called radio or audio theater is a dramatized, purely acoustic performance, broadcast on the radio or published on cds or mp3s. The dragon and the raven the days of king alfred and the viking invasion g. The story of the dragon and the raven follows king alfred the great of england as he battles the invading danes and seeks to lead his country. The dragon and the raven dramatic audio lamplighter publishing style by g. Henty, dubbed historys master of storytelling, brings history alive in his books of daring exceptions and adventures. Henty authored many historical fiction novels in the late 1800s and early 1900s, including the dragon and the raven in 1885. With no visual component whatsoever, radio drama depends on dialogue, music and sound effects to help the listener imagine the characters and story. After an earthquake destroys their underwater station, six researchers must navigate two miles along the dangerous, unknown depths of the ocean floor.
In a time of chaos and viking onslaught, alfred the untested saxon king, must fight to save his ravished land. Heirloom audio productions takes the classic historical novels by g. But when the plan backfires, raven s world is thrown into chaos, and christians loyalty is put to the ultimate test. Firstly it was released on february 1, 2003, in the uk and later on may 1, 2004, in the us. The dragon and the raven is a christian audio drama featuring the extraordinary adventures of g.
Heirloom audio productions has provided us with another fantastic resource and we cant wait for the next installment in the extraordinary adventures of g. Audio dramas like the dragon and the raven truly help bring history to. The dragon and the raven audio drama real and quirky. If you are thinking this is just another book on tape, think again. Henty was a famous storyteller who was born in the mid 19th century and actually wrote dragon and the raven in 1886. The book series is authored by the renowned awardwinning author george r. The recording is two and a half hours log and is geared toward children ages six and up. The days of king alfred and the viking invasion audio book by g. At heirloom audio productions, we are especially passionate about bringing real history to life. Henty classic to life as we listen in to the story of the ruthless danes as they take over kingdom after kingdom in england.
The hero is edmund, a young saxon thane, who enlists in the service of king alfred. Kids audio dramas are perfect for long car rides or just driving. In this story the author gives an account of the fierce struggle between saxon and dane for supremacy in england, and presents a vivid picture of the misery and. The dragon and the raven is an engaging historical drama that brings to life the period of king alfred while keeping the listener entertained. An audio drama with a quality story hentys adventures bring historical events to life and the dragon and the raven is no exception. Buy a cheap copy of the dragon and the raven, or, the days. Bone is book two in the flames of kalleen series that i listened to on audio narrated by kylie stewart. Instead you are taken on a two and a half hour nonstop adventure.
Going to check out the unabridged audio at the library for jacob. We had our graphic design team go in and redesign and illustrate the original book to help bring the text and the story to life. I played theodore the monk, three other featured roles and numerous danes and saxons on group day in the audio movie the dragon and the raven, based on g. Mar 07, 2016 jackson and i have just been treated to the most wonderful audio adventure from heirloom audio productions. Start studying the dragon and the raven chapters 912. The dragon and the raven is heirloom audio s 4th dramatization which is adapted from a novel by george alfred henty. Librivox recording of the dragon and the raven, by g.
During the struggle, 23yearold alfred ascended the throne and temporarily beat back the pagan hordes and concluded a peace treaty. The dragon and the raven, or, the days of king alfred by g. The book named, how to train your dragon audiobook, written by cressida cowell, is the book in original series. Youll be surprised to find how alfred persevered through years of struggle. Audio dramas for kids are wonderful for teaching character traits like perseverance or commitment. The story, which has been adapted from the original by g. Ive tried to find a listing and can find quite a few publishers of the book but not geo. This audio drama was adapted from the story of the dragon and the raven written by g. Check out this amazing childrens audio drama by heirloom audio productions. Dear homeschooler, our family has been listening to a new audio theater recording by heirloom audio productions called the dragon and the raven adapted from the book by g. Jan 01, 2003 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg.
Editions for the dragon and the raven, or, the days of king alfred. The dragon and the raven is one of many audio dramas in a series of the extraordinary adventures of g. The danes have swept over every kingdom in england, laying waste to everything in their path. This is a 2 disc set with 2 12 hours of adventure based on real.
Review the dragon and the raven audio drama unexpected. The dragon and raven is an excellent story told in an audio theatre production. Download m4b 202mb download cover art download cd case insert. My family has been enjoying the dragon and the raven from heirloom audio productions. From standing in the shieldwall to sailing on the whaleroad, alfred and edmund realize the nations only hope is. Reviewing this was delightful, and it has fast become a family favorite. The dragon and the raven the extraordinary adventures of g. Other moms often ask, which are the best audio dramas for kids. The dragon and the raven thrilling new adventure from. Teaching history through audio drama homeschool creations.
From car trips to time at home, the audio adventures remaining on our shelves are those that have the added element of audio drama, especially those from heirloom audio productions. Although young, he was intelligent, and noted the mistakes made on the battlefield. Join edmund and the one man who is willing to stand against the invaders the young king alfred of wessex. As he grew into a man, he put that knowledge into use and created a uniquely trained group of soldiers and built a new, stronger ship called the dragon. The dragon and the raven and millions of other books are available for instant access. The dragon and the raven is a novel about the days of king alfred. The dragon and the raven audio drama brings the story of alfred the great and his fight against the vikings into vibrant reality. Henty books have been delighting readers for generations, but these. A dance with dragons is a successful novel part of the celebrated fantasy fiction series called a song of ice and fire. The setting takes place in the 800s ad, and centers around the story of the danes invading england. Dec 01, 2002 the dragon and the raven is a novel about the days of king alfred. I feel like its especially difficult these days to find stories in general whether books, audio, dvd, etc. This audio drama is adapted from the book, the dragon and the raven, by g.
Offering 2 12 hours of theaterquality entertainment. Sort by popularity, sort by average rating, sort by latest, sort by price. A dance with dragons audiobook is the fifth part book of the successful novel series titled a song of ice and fire. Henty gives us a fine fictional tale of one portion of that history.
This inevitably means a bit of detective work as we try to figure out what actually happened in the story were attempting to tell. Mar 01, 2016 dear homeschooler, our family has been listening to a new audio theater recording by heirloom audio productions called the dragon and the raven adapted from the book by g. One of those deeply touched by these attacks is young. The dragon and the raven audio drama would be an amazing addition to a middle school or high school study of the middle ages, and the downloadable estudy guidediscussion starter could raise it the level of a standalone study on its own. Bookworm loves history, and the girls have recently taken to listening intently to audio dramas. The story is set in the late 9th century during the rule of alfred the great. The paperback of the the dragon and the raven by g.
We recently listened to this epic story of king alfred of wessex standing against the danes as they invade england in. In a time of chaos and viking onslaught, alfred the untested saxon king must fight to save his ravished land. Henty story comes alive in heirloom audio productions, the dragon and the raven. It is a terrific story of loss, bravery, heroism, and faith. Once again, heirloom audio productions has not disappointed with a high quality, suspenseful audio drama. Heirloom audio productions philosophy of a christcentered history.
Our absolute favorite have been produced by heirloom audio productions. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Recently, my family and i have been listening to the dragon and the raven, another amazing audio drama from heirloom audio productions. With an all star cast, heirloom audio has once again produced a professional, adventurefilled audio story.
Although the english try to repulse these attacks, they are overrun by the savagery and sheer numbers of the danes. Medieval england is one of our favorite places and time to study in history. The dragon and the raven is the fourth audio drama based on the works of g. Heres one of my favorite quotes, it is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men. This latest offering from heirloom audio productions is the. We also received several other items, available as a digital download. Although the english try to repulse these attacks, they are overrun by the savagery and sheer numbers. After raven discovers hidden clues in a cold case, the group sets a trap in hopes of catching an elusive criminal. The complete the dragon and the ravenestudy guide and discussion starter.
Filled with irresistibly sexy men, their dangerously smart women, suspense, drama, betrayal, and steamy, steamy romance, these books will leave you satisfied but craving for more. As a boy, he watched as his father was slain in battle fighting the danes. We recently listened to this epic story of king alfred of wessex standing against the danes as they invade england in the late 800s. Mar 01, 2016 recently we were given the opportunity to listen to the dragon and the raven, an audio drama from heirloom audio productions, a company that has really raised the bar when it comes to christian audio dramas. Henty there should be 5 seconds silence at the end of the recording, or 10 seconds for files longer than 30 minutes. Last month we received the dragon and the raven, their newest adventure, and immediately had it playing in our van as we traveled. The story, voices, drama and sound effects make this wow. The dragon and the raven or the days of king alfred. In this story the author gives an account of the fierce struggle between saxon and dane for supremacy in england, and presents a vivid picture of the misery and ruin to which the country was reduced by the ravages of the sea wolves. The dragon and the raven product categories heirloom audio. Like all hentys books, this work aims at historical accuracy and reproduces the faith and concerns of the era. We received a physical copy of the story in a 2 cd set.
Buried secrets come to light, and the only thing keeping raven grounded is her insatiable thirst for vengeance. Its by frederick douglass and i think it embodies what im trying to say to you here. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. My kids absolutely loved the dragon and the raven by heirloom audio productions. Last week i had the pleasure of rereading a favourite ga henty book, the dragon and the raven. Carried by storms to the shores of norway, he defeats sweyn the viking in single combat, takes part in the siege of paris on behalf of the franks, and tracks down his nemesis in order. Listeners will enjoy 2 12 hours of riveting audio drama and adventure.
The promotional short film for heirloom audio productions awardwinning audio adventure about king alfred the great, the dragon and the raven. Heirloom audio productions the dragon and the raven. The dragon and the raven is based on the book the dragon and the raven by g. She does an amazing job pulling you into the story. Set in the ninthcentury english kingdom of wessex, the dragon and the raven follows edmund, a soldier, strategist, and trusted consort to king alfred, as he chases the savage usurpers from his homeland and across the european continent. George albert henty, a writer of historical adventure stories which were most popular in the 19th century. This story does end on a cliffhanger and there is not a book three currently out. When danes over run the land and the saxons capitulate, this young knight.
The elemental dragons boxed set has all the heart warming and heartpounding moments that youve been waiting for. The dragon and the raven chapters 912 flashcards quizlet. The audio drama audio drama sometimes called radio or audio theater is a dramatized, purely acoustic performance, broadcast on the radio or published on cds or mp3s. Got a fine copy of dragon and the raven published by geo. This was the very first ga henty book i ever readin fact, my mother read it aloud to usand while this must be at the very least the fourth time ive read it, i found it just as good this time around. Prepare yourselves for an exhilarating adventure back in time to the murky marshes of wessex during the middle ages. The dragon and the raven as with under drakes flag, in freedoms cause, and with lee in virginia, we appreciated the care and talent put into producing the dragon and the raven.
The dragon and the raven heirloom audio productions. It looks like we dont have a synopsis for this title yet. The hero, a young saxon thane, takes part in all the battles fought by king alfred. Our children love a good history story, but they especially love stories told in dramatic form stories like this stick to our conscience, produce good morals, and spur actions of valor and integrity. The hero is a saxon thane named edmund who joins the forces of king alfred, fighting the danes on land and in their own element, the sea, in his ship the dragon.
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