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The Boy from Glenhaven


18 episodes


Solo Adventure Serial Audio Book


Synopsis:

For decades, families and children have enjoyed listening to the story of The Boy from Glenhaven, the tale of a child orphaned by war and thrust alone into a frightening world of fantastic creatures and civilizations, only to discover he has a role to play, a purpose and a chapter to write in a grand narrative of resisting the evil that once destroyed his home. Now for the first time, the author of The Boy from Glenhaven, Drew Zahn, reads the story aloud in this podcast and invites his listeners to join The Boy from Glenhaven community (https://theboyfromglenhaven.com/), where families are discovering together that life itself is a grand adventure!


Format: Audio Book

Continuity: Serial

Writing: Scripted

Voices: Solo

Narrator: Third Person

Genres: Adventure

Soundscape: Voices only

Maturity: All audience

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Episodes:

Episode 0: An interview with the author

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 07:00:00 -0600

Discover what The Boy from Glenhaven is, what content families can expect to find (and not find) in the story, and how this adventure tale is helping families like yours turn everyday life into a wondrous adventure in this preview, interview episode with The Boy from Glenhaven author Drew Zahn.

For discerning parents, THIS is the episode you'll want to listen to first.

And for fans looking for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at how this story came to be, start here.

Finally, discover how you can take the adventure even deeper with Renn's Adventure Journal, a monthly newsletter devoted to making real life a fantastic adventure, detailed in this special, interview episode.

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Ep 1: A birthday party and a mysterious narrator

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0600

The adventure begins with a mysterious, unnamed narrator returning to Glenhaven, the village of his birth.

But all is not well in the sleepy hamlet, even as young villager Rennolf Tuckley celebrates his 9th birthday.

Strange eyes are watching Glenhaven, and not just the narrator's.

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Ep. 2: The old bookseller ... and tragedy strikes

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 18:00:00 -0600

Renn's birthday began like many days before, with a visit to the ancient Mr. Wyllis, a bookseller older than any man he has ever known.

But by day's end, fire and sorrow rain down on Glenhaven, and Renn's life will never be the same.

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Ep. 3 - Brother Bookkeeper's secrets

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 20:00:00 -0600

It turns out there's more to Mr. Wyllis than meets the eye.

And to a grieving little boy in desperate need of a friend, the old man has one last secret that may just save his life.

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Ep. 4: Renn finds a treasure

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 21:00:00 -0600

Renn's adventure is nothing like the stories he's read in his books, and fear, he learns, is no small gnat to be batted aside.

But even while the little boy wrestles with grief and terror, a little bird begins to point the way.

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Ep. 5: Evil speaks

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 20:00:00 -0600

Deep in the forest of Claymere, an ancient evil holds a secret meeting.

And deep underground, Renn meets a shocking new companion.

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Ep. 6: An ancient tale and an ancient evil

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 20:00:00 -0600

Deeper and deeper into the mountain, Renn travels with Ewan on an underground river.

And deeper and deeper into story he goes. The beginning of time, a war in the heavens, and a frightening new adventure for the orphaned boy from Glenhaven.

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Ep. 7 - A trial in Ayrenhall

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0600

After leaving Renn at Little Bird's cave, Ewan of the White returns to Ayrenhall.

But something is amiss. And Ewan's very life hangs in the balance, as he faces serious accusations before the Magistrate.

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Ep. 8 - Alone is a terrifying place to be

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 06:00:00 -0600

Ewan of the White sits alone, condemned, facing every Velyk's worst nightmare.

And back at Little Bird's cave, Renn is stunned Ewan left him alone. Or did he?

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Ep. 9 - Renn explores Little Bird's cave

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 08:00:00 -0600

Left alone in the cave prepared for Little Bird, Renn determines to dry his tears and start his adventure ... even if it begins alone.

But the wonders Renn discovers in the cave reveal that someone has been preparing for his arrival for a very, very long time.

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Ep. 10 - What happened to the Whites

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 08:00:00 -0600

While Renn is on the run from the valley of Glenhaven, the story turns a page to introduce new characters who will impact his adventure in yet unknown ways.

For Ewan was not the last of the Velyks of the White.

And we now meet Raelynna and Annenlee, whose adventures are just beginning.

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Ep. 11 - The birds take to flight

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 08:00:00 -0600

Raelynna and Annenlee's strange visitor comes with devastating news.

But before they can fully feel the weight of it, an imminent danger forces them to flee. And just how they flee will be an adventure neither Raelynna nor Annenlee EVER forgets.

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Ep. 12 - Worlds fall apart

Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:00:00 -0600

Once again, Annenlee can't seem to fall asleep.

But when she sneaks out of bed in search of Yul's hidden chamber, the secrets she unlocks, and the painful truth she learns, will change her world ... forever.

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Ep. 13 - Stories of old

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 08:00:00 -0600

Two lost children, each grieving in their own ways.

But for each of them, the story they are living is so much bigger than their grief. Annenlee and Renn both discover they're not as alone as they feel.

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Ep. 14 - In the name of Fletley

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 08:00:00 -0600

Is he a legend of old? A fairy tale? ... Or is he alive?

When Yul explains he hears the voice of Fletley, Raelynna is stunned. Is the giant Velyk really hearing dead people speak? The mystery only grows when Yul returns from Ayrenhall with startling news.

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Ep. 15 - Intermission

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 08:00:00 -0600

Drew has a big favor to ask ... AND a spoiler-free, sneak preview of exciting things to come in The Boy from Glenhaven story!

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Ep. 16 - A light in the forest

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 08:00:00 -0600

Renn's wanderings in Dinsmore Wood draw him deeper and deeper into the book known as The Leaves.

His journey also brings him into contact with a strange and curious little people - the "firefly men" known as the Linderlein.

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Ep. 17 - A party in the woods

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 08:00:00 -0600

The Linderlein receive Renn with glee, and the forest comes alive with a party fit for a king.

But when the subject of Fletley arises, the Linderlein are deeply disturbed. For there is something important that Renn does not yet know.

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