Cinematic Audio Play™ for kids, ages 4–10
THE GREAT ADVENTURE CLUB, BOOK ONE
Zarah, and the
Mystery Beneath the Waves
In this Audio Play™ adventure, you will join Zarah and the crew of the Crimson Clipper on a thrilling journey beneath the sea—where a secret map, an ocean in distress, and a mystery deep below set the stage for something extraordinary.
An Audio Play™ adventure they’ll beg to experience again.
Cinematic Audio Play™ for kids, ages 4–10
THE GREAT ADVENTURE CLUB, BOOK ONE
Zarah, and the
Mystery Beneath the Waves
In this Audio Play™ adventure, you will join Zarah and the crew of the Crimson Clipper on a thrilling journey beneath the sea—where a secret map, an ocean in distress, and a mystery deep below set the stage for something extraordinary.
An Audio Play™ adventure they’ll beg to hear again.
Audio Play™,
Where Storytime Comes Alive
This fully produced audio experience delivers nearly two hours of high-adventure storytelling—with interaction, voice actors, cinematic music, and immersive sound design. Much more than an audiobook, it’s Audio Play™.
What You Are Getting
Learn Songs
Solve Puzzles
Beat Challenges
Unlock Clues
Cinematic Sound
Interactive
Rich World
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From Fellow Adventurers
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Our kids have listened to Great Adventure Club so many times they quote it around the house. We didn’t expect them to love it this much.
-Katie M
Imagination. Smiles. Play.
We made The Great Adventure Club because we were desperate for something that actually worked during drive time. Screens were out. Audiobooks didn’t hold their attention. Kids music got old fast.
That’s when we tried something new: Audio Play™.
These stories are not just background, they pull kids in. With cinematic sound, interactive moments, and thrilling, story-driven adventures the whole family can enjoy, they turn passive time into something active, imaginative, and fun.
It worked for our family. We think it’ll work for yours too.
The Great Adventure Club gathers young adventurers from across the universe. Every mission asks something real of them: courage, cleverness, kindness, grit. And every chapter brings them closer to what it means to truly be an adventurer.
If you’ve found this page, maybe you’re one of them.
PREVIEW SELECTED CHAPTERS
Listen to these short sneak peeks of selected chapters to get a sense of the experience.
Make sure your sound is on and turned up!
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Meet Your Crew
These are some of the remarkable characters you’ll journey with in Season One. Each one shaping the mission in ways you won’t forget.
Captain NightJar
Captain of the Crimson Clipper and Zarah’s guide in Nordengate. Steady and seasoned, he’s
here to help her navigate the seas ...and what lies beyond.
Zarah
A proud member of the Ignosi tribe, Zarah begins her first mission as a leader—where every
choice matters and
everything is at stake.
Embertice
Leader of the Great Adventure Club and keeper of its oldest secrets. He sees Zarah’s
potential, and calls her to lead when it counts most.
The Five Tribes
Which will you be called to join?
Each tribe of the Great Adventure Club embodies a core virtue—one that helps our members grow into their fullest selves.
Ignosi
(ig-no-see)
The Tribe of Wisdom
Seeks truth to guide
others and solve what
others can’t.
Tenaz
(ten-az)
The Tribe of Tenacity
Pushes forward when things get tough—and
never gives up.
Penseur
(pen-soo-er)
The tribe of Creativity
Imagines new paths,
clever tools, and bold
new ideas.
Yon Gan Dee
(yawn-gone-dee)
The Tribe of Bravery
Faces fear with steady hands—and stands up for
what’s right.
Karuna
(kah-roon-ah)
The Tribe of Compassion
Feels deeply, helps quickly,
and brings
people together.
Why We Made
The Great Adventure Club
We built The Great Adventure Club to give kids meaningful stories they’ll love—and parents something they can trust. No ads. No junk. Just great, exciting adventures that spark curiosity, courage, and connection, in kids and the families who love them.
What Kids Take With Them
The Great Adventure Club is built on values and discovery. From emotional growth to ocean knowledge, here’s a glimpse at some of the skills and values kids take away from Book One: Zarah and the Mystery Beneath the Waves.
Compasses
Understanding direction and the tools we use to find our way.
Learning focus: orientation, mapping
Tides
Why the ocean rises and falls, and how this rhythm shapes life on Earth.
Learning focus: moon cycles, ocean science
Navigation
Learning to find your way—From starboard to true north.
Learning focus: orientation, vocabulary
Compassion
Seeing others with kindness—and acting to help when it matters most.
Core values: empathy, service
Honesty
Speaking the truth, even when it’s hard. Being yourself, not perfect.
Core values: integrity, self-awareness
Courage
Facing the unknown, standing up for what’s right, even when you're scared.
Core values: bravery, growth mindset
The Great Adventure Club
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