Ada rides her time-traveling wardrobe to a Boston workshop in 1876. She meets Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Watson as they test wires between two rooms. Bell shows how a thin metal disc trembles with voice and becomes changing electricity, then turns back into sound. When acid spills, Bell calls out, and Ada witnesses the first telephone call. She whispers the second message in history to a
This is a Level 12 book on Castle Island: rich 22-page stories for confident readers. It is a book to read together; audio narration is not included at the moment. In the app your child can read it, record their own voice and take a short quiz — earning up to three stars for their crow.
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Four ways to enjoy this story
Read
Every word ready to help.
Read to me
Listen while each word lights up.
Record me
Read aloud, then play it back.
Quiz
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Questions about The Voice in the Wire
Is "The Voice in the Wire" free to read?
"The Voice in the Wire" is part of Class Readers Premium, which unlocks every book on all 12 levels. Selected books are free to try.
What reading level is "The Voice in the Wire"?
It is a Level 12 book on Castle Island in the Class Readers Reading Sky: rich 22-page stories for confident readers.
Does "The Voice in the Wire" include narration?
This book does not include audio narration at the moment. Read it together in the app, record your own reading and try the quiz.
What age is "The Voice in the Wire" for?
Level 12 books suit children who are reading longer stories, usually around ages 7–10, including children learning English as a second language. Choose by reading ability rather than age.
