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Spooked! how a radio broadcast and the war of the worlds sparked the 1938 invasion of America

Describes the panic induced when listeners believed Orson Welles' radio broadcast of "The War of the Worlds" to be news of an alien invasion, discussing the context in which the broadcast was aired and why it was so convincing.

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Main Author:	Jarrow, Gail (Author)
Format:	Books Print Book
Language:	English
Published:	Honesdale, Pennsylvania : Calkins Creek, an imprint of Highlights, [2018]
Edition:	First edition.
Subjects:	War of the worlds (Radio program) > Young adult nonfiction. Science fiction radio programs > Psychological aspects > Young adult nonfiction. Radio broadcasting > United States > History > 20th century > Young adult nonfiction. Hoaxes in mass media > Young adult nonfiction.
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Summary:	Describes the panic induced when listeners believed Orson Welles' radio broadcast of "The War of the Worlds" to be news of an alien invasion, discussing the context in which the broadcast was aired and why it was so convincing.
Physical Description:	139 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm
Awards:	ALSC Notable Children's Book, 2019 BCCB Blue Ribbons: Nonfiction, 2018 Booklist Editors' Choice: Books for Youth, 2018 Chicago Public Library Best Informational Books for Older Readers, 2018 Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 2019 Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Honor, 2019 School Library Journal's Best Books, 2018 Washington Post Best Children's Book, 2018
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 120-134) and index.
ISBN:	9781629797762 1629797766
Author Notes:	GailJarrow's books have earned many awards, including theYALSAAward forExcellencein Nonfiction for Young Adults,a SibertHonor,OrbisPictusHonor,YALSAAward for Excellence in Nonfiction finalist, a Notable Social Studies Trade Book,NSTAOutstanding Science Trade Book and Best STEM book, The Jefferson Cup Award, a Eureka! Gold Award, as well asKirkusReviews and School Library Journal Best Books andVOYAHonor Book distinctions. She lives in Ithaca, New York.Visitgailjarrow.com.