Book Series · 3 Books

Voices Books

In order from Colonial Voices to Voices from the Underground Railroad.

Colonial Voices
Voices from the Oregon Trail
Voices from the Underground Railroad
Colonial Voices
Voices from the Oregon Trail
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Colonial Voices
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Book #4 · Picture Book · Ages 9–12 · 2008

Colonial Voices

By Kay Winters, Larry Day (Illustrator)

A young errand boy races through Boston, spreading word of rebellion against British rule.

40 pages· 4,051 words· Est. 32 min read-aloud
Summary: 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.
In reading order

Voices Series

3 books · Published 2008–2018

#4

Colonial Voices

Picture Book · Ages 9–12 · 2008

A young errand boy races through Boston, spreading word of rebellion against British rule.

Voices from the Oregon Trail

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2014

Families face peril on the Oregon Trail, seeking new lives in the West.

Voices from the Underground Railroad

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

Two siblings flee slavery, navigating danger and allies on the Underground Railroad.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Voices series?

There are 3 books in the Voices series. It began with Colonial Voices in 2008, and the newest book, Voices from the Underground Railroad, was published in 2018.

What order should you read the Voices books in?

Start with Colonial Voices and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #3.

What ages are the Voices books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Voices to life.

01

Kay Winters

Author
02

Larry Day

Illustrator

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