The Voice That Called Me Home
What would you do if your mum's voice rang you from an unknown number and asked for money? Maya Mistry is 13 and saving for a microphone when the call comes. It is her mum's voice, exactly her mum's voice, saying her phone and bag have been stolen and £150 must be sent right now for a locksmith. And one more thing: do not tell Dad. But Maya's family has a rule. An odd request plus hurry plus secrecy means ask for the family password, then ring back on a number you already trust. Nan learned that lesson on Kettlebridge market long before a computer could copy a voice from 90 seconds of video. Written to support online-safety learning in UK schools at Key Stage 3 (KS3), mapped to the relevant strands of the curricula across all four UK nations. No real AI is used and no data is collected, and the eBook is priced to stay affordable for teachers.
About the book
The Voice That Called Me Home is a Safety Spotters story for safety spotters: case files (ages 11 to 14). It takes one idea about screens, AI and staying safe online and turns it into a proper story children remember. No real AI, no accounts, no data collected.
Questions parents and teachers ask
What is The Voice That Called Me Home about?
What would you do if your mum's voice rang you from an unknown number and asked for money? Maya Mistry is 13 and saving for a microphone when the call comes. It is her mum's voice, exactly her mum's voice, saying her phone and bag have been stolen and £150 must be sent right now for a locksmith. And one more thing: do not tell Dad. But Maya's family has a rule. An odd request plus hurry plus secrecy means ask for the family password, then ring back on a number you already trust. Nan learned that lesson on Kettlebridge market long before a computer could copy a voice from 90 seconds of video. Written to support online-safety learning in UK schools at Key Stage 3 (KS3), mapped to the relevant strands of the curricula across all four UK nations. No real AI is used and no data is collected, and the eBook is priced to stay affordable for teachers.
What age is The Voice That Called Me Home for?
Children aged 11 to 14 (Safety Spotters: Case Files). It works as a read-aloud and for early independent readers.
Does it contain any real AI or collect data?
No. It is a fixed story. There is no real AI in the book, no accounts and no data collected from children.
How do I get a free copy?
Teachers and families can request a free copy at safetyspotters.com/free.