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Spooked!: How a Radio Broadcast and the War of the Worlds Sparked the 1938 Invasion of America Hardcover - 2018

by Gail Jarrow

Acclaimed author Jarrow explores in riveting detail the famous "War of the Worlds" radio broadcast from 1938, highlighting the artists behind the broadcast, the broadcast itself, the aftermath, and the repercussions of "fake news" today. Photos.


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  • Title Spooked!: How a Radio Broadcast and the War of the Worlds Sparked the 1938 Invasion of America
  • Author Gail Jarrow
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Pages 144
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Calkins Creek Books
  • Date 2018-08-07
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Index
  • ISBN 9781629797762 / 1629797766
  • Weight 1.6 lbs (0.73 kg)
  • Dimensions 10.1 x 8.4 x 0.6 in (25.65 x 21.34 x 1.52 cm)
  • Ages 10 to 14 years
  • Grade levels 5 - 9
  • Reading level 1000
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: 1930's
    • Chronological Period: 20th Century
  • Library of Congress subjects Welles, Orson - Criticism and interpretation, Radio broadcasting - United States - History
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2018933314
  • Dewey Decimal Code 791.447

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Citations

  • Booklist, 06/01/2018, Page 64
  • Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks, 07/01/2018, Page 0
  • Horn Book Magazine, 09/01/2018, Page 108
  • Hornbook Guide to Children, 01/01/2019, Page 0
  • Kirkus Reviews, 06/15/2018, Page 95
  • Publishers Weekly, 06/18/2018, Page 0
  • School Library Journal, 06/01/2018, Page 106

About the author

Gail Jarrow's books have earned many awards, including the YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults, a Sibert Honor, Orbis Pictus Honor, YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction finalist, a Notable Social Studies Trade Book, NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book and Best STEM book, The Jefferson Cup Award, a Eureka! Gold Award, as well as Kirkus Reviews and School Library Journal Best Books and VOYA Honor Book distinctions. She lives in Ithaca, New York. Visit gailjarrow.com.
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