AIO Kidsboro Series

Dave · Post by **Dave** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 6:17 pm

Your younsters will learn to apply biblical principles to government and politics as citizens of Kidsboro---a small town with no residents over the age of 14! When a mayoral campaign turns nasty, candidate Ryan incurs the wrath of the most popular girl at Odyssey Middle School. Can she stop his election? Ages 8 to 12. 128 pages, softcover from Tyndale.

These are from Marshal Younger (weren't they originally going to be released many years ago?). See more information about these books (including a cover design) at CBD.

Laurie · Post by **Laurie** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 6:58 pm

They look interesting. I only hope that this series lasts longer than the mystery series. The problem with AIO books is (except for the first 12 book series) they never go past 2 or 3 books. I was very disappointed that there were only two mystery books, as I really enjoyed those. I guess all we can do is wait and see.

shasta · Post by **shasta** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 7:01 pm

Apparently it's a 4-book series, at least to start. More info at:
Adventures in Odyssey Novels list on Amazon.com

Here's the cover to Book #1

That "from Adventures in Odyssey" under Marshal Younger's name looks a lot like Paul McCusker on the Passages novels

I enjoyed Passages, and this series looks different from normal Odyssey (which can be nice). Thoughts?

Trent DeWhite · Post by **Trent DeWhite** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 7:42 pm

Marshal briefly talks about his Kidsboro series in our interview with him and Nathan Hoobler... which will be posted soon. $\:D/$

Jonathan · Post by **Jonathan** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 7:58 pm

So is this Kidsboro series a whole separate series, or is it an AIO series?

Laurie · Post by **Laurie** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 8:09 pm

Jonathan wrote:So is this Kidsboro series a whole separate series, or is it an AIO series?

According to Amazon.com: "Kidsboro is a town in the woods behind Whit's End in Odyssey. It has a church, a store, a police station, a bakery, a newspaper...and a total of zero citizens over the age of 14! Ryan, the mayor helps enforce the laws, create new jobs, and keep the peace in a town where he seems to have lots of friends--and a few enemies."

Jonathan · Post by **Jonathan** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 8:50 pm

Laurie wrote:
Jonathan wrote:So is this Kidsboro series a whole separate series, or is it an AIO series?
According to Amazon.com: "Kidsboro is a town in the woods behind Whit's End in Odyssey. It has a church, a store, a police station, a bakery, a newspaper...and a total of zero citizens over the age of 14! Ryan, the mayor helps enforce the laws, create new jobs, and keep the peace in a town where he seems to have lots of friends--and a few enemies."

Ah. So...I'm a-guessing this is not targeted towards folks in my age bracket, eh?

Laurie · Post by **Laurie** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 9:45 pm

Jonathan wrote:
Laurie wrote:
Jonathan wrote:So is this Kidsboro series a whole separate series, or is it an AIO series?
According to Amazon.com: "Kidsboro is a town in the woods behind Whit's End in Odyssey. It has a church, a store, a police station, a bakery, a newspaper...and a total of zero citizens over the age of 14! Ryan, the mayor helps enforce the laws, create new jobs, and keep the peace in a town where he seems to have lots of friends--and a few enemies."
Ah. So...I'm a-guessing this is not targeted towards folks in my age bracket, eh?

Most likely not but I think we adults know the target age for AIO. As long as we enjoy AIO I don't think age matters.

Jonathan · Post by **Jonathan** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 9:50 pm

Laurie wrote:
Jonathan wrote:
Laurie wrote:
Jonathan wrote:So is this Kidsboro series a whole separate series, or is it an AIO series?
According to Amazon.com: "Kidsboro is a town in the woods behind Whit's End in Odyssey. It has a church, a store, a police station, a bakery, a newspaper...and a total of zero citizens over the age of 14! Ryan, the mayor helps enforce the laws, create new jobs, and keep the peace in a town where he seems to have lots of friends--and a few enemies."
Ah. So...I'm a-guessing this is not targeted towards folks in my age bracket, eh?
Most likely not but I think we adults know the target age for AIO. As long as we enjoy AIO I don't think age matters.

That last sentence is very true--I've never really been into the books anyway compared to the radio series.

Laurie · Post by **Laurie** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 9:53 pm

Jonathan wrote: That last sentence is very true--I've never really been into the books anyway compared to the radio series.

Me either. I buy the books just to have them for my AIO collection.

Angel Bob · Post by **Angel Bob** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 3:55 pm

I'm actually looking forward to seeing what this book series will be like. If it's something that branches out from traditional Odyssey stories but manages to still tie in with AIO, it could be very interesting.

As per the conversation in the unofficial podcast...I'm kind of a little worried about the "tie-in" episodes for Kidsboro, which seem to be included in Album 50's twelve episodes. I enjoyed the two-parter for "Passages," but it seemed a tad out-of-place in AIO. Maybe a few episodes like FOTF did with the Last Chance Detectives would be more effective?

nn

Dave · Post by **Dave** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 5:37 pm

noname wrote:As per the conversation in the unofficial podcast...I'm kind of a little worried about the "tie-in" episodes for Kidsboro, which seem to be included in Album 50's twelve episodes.

I assumed that the Kidsboro three-parter would air after album 50's twelve episodes. Album 50 airs without a break from March 1 to May 17, then Kidsboro airs from May 24 to June 7 and is included on Album 51 or a special CD/ set. That sounds probable, right?

Dave

Nathan Hoobler · Post by **Nathan Hoobler** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 12:39 pm

Dave wrote:I assumed that the Kidsboro three-parter would air after album 50's twelve episodes. Album 50 airs without a break from March 1 to May 17, then Kidsboro airs from May 24 to June 7 and is included on Album 51 or a special CD/ set. That sounds probable, right?

That not only sounds probable, it sounds like what will definitely happen.

Nathan

Angel Bob · Post by **Angel Bob** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 8:47 pm

Nathan Hoobler wrote:
That not only sounds probable, it sounds like what will definitely happen.

Nathan

Thanks for the clarification! I'm glad to know it will be presented this way.

Nathan Hoobler · Post by **Nathan Hoobler** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 9:08 pm

So it's kinda cool that we'll have 15 new show in a row this season.

At least I think so...

Nathan

Taq · Post by **Taq** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 9:59 pm

That is cool! I look forward to hearing the fruits of the AIO team's labor.

Dave · Post by **Dave** » Sat Apr 12, 2008 11:40 pm

Click here to read the first chapter of book one "Battle for Control" (scroll down and look for the pdf download on the left).

Click here to read the first chapter of book two "The Rise and Fall of the Kidsborian Empire" (scroll down and look for the pdf download on the left).

Gandalf · Post by **Gandalf** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 8:42 am

Nathan -

Can you give us some head's up info on these episodes? Will they be considered "AIO episodes" (like Passages") or a spin-off series (like Last Chance Detectives). In other words, will they have episode numbers?

Will they ever be included in an album (51?) or are they going to be completely separate?

Thanks!

Samitude · Post by **Samitude** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 10:02 am

Ahh!

I don't like these kind of shows. A town with nobody over 14? OK. That is strange and unrealistic. I guess somebody must like it. Fantasy things are not my cup of tea. I was one who did not particularly care for Lord of the Rings, etc. Narnia was good because it was an allegory and we all knew that. There was a deeper meaning. Oh, well. I guess we'll see how it goes.