Voices: Son of the Circus - A Victorian Story explores
the life of a young mixed-race boy, Ted, living with his mother
and poorly older brother in Victorian Bradfield.



When a stranger, a man the boys don't remember ever seeing before,
appears in their kitchen, Ted is hit with a shocking revelation.
This man is his father - the first black circus owner in Victorian
Britain, Pablo Fanque.



Before Ted can recover from his shock, he is sent away with Pablo
to learn the tricks of the circus trade. Pablo is determined
for Ted to follow in his footsteps. But can Ted adapt to this terrifying
new life amongst strangers? And will he ever see his beloved
mother and brother again? Fresh new voice, E. L. Norry, continues
this exciting new series that explores authentic and moving
accounts of the life of British immigrants throughout history. Norry
shows us a fascinating and rarely seen world that's sure to hook
young readers.