
Written by Kay Winters · Illustrated by Larry Day
Book #4 in the Voices series
A young errand boy races through Boston, spreading word of rebellion against British rule.
Ethan, a printer's errand boy, dashes through Boston on December 16, 1773, carrying a crucial message about a Patriots meeting. As he navigates the bustling city, he encounters bakers, teachers, and tavern keepers, each with their own views on British rule. With tensions high over King George's tea tax, Boston teeters on the brink of rebellion. Will Ethan's message ignite the spark of revolution? Discover the diverse voices and occupations of colonial Boston in this vivid journey through a pivotal moment in history.
Follow an errand boy through colonial Boston as he spreads word of rebellion. It’s December 16, 1773, and Boston is about to explode! King George has decided to tax the colonists? tea. The Patriots have had enough. Ethan, the printer’s errand boy, is running through town to deliver a message about an important meeting. As he stops along his route? at the bakery, the schoolhouse, the tavern, and more?readers learn about the occupations of colonial workers and their differing opinions about living under Britain’s rule. This fascinating book is like a field trip to a living history village.
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