{"product_id":"spooked-how-a-radio-broadcast-and-the-war-of-the-worlds-sparked-the-1938-invasion-of-america-9781629797762","title":"Spooked!: How a Radio Broadcast and the War of the Worlds Sparked the 1938 Invasion of America","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis book for young readers explores in riveting detail the false panic created by the famous \u003ci\u003eWar of the Worlds \u003c\/i\u003eradio broadcast from 1938 -- as well as the repercussions of \"fake news\" today.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn the night of October 30, 1938, thousands of Americans panicked when they believed that Martians had invaded Earth. What appeared to be breaking news about an alien invasion was in fact a radio drama based on H. G. Wells's \u003ci\u003eWar of the Worlds\u003c\/i\u003e, performed by Orson Welles and his Mercury Theatre players. Some listeners became angry once they realized they had been tricked, and the reaction to the broadcast sparked a national discussion about fake news, propaganda, and the role of radio. In this compelling nonfiction chapter book, Gail Jarrow explores the production of the broadcast, the aftermath, and the concept of fake news in the media. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003eA 2019 Robert F. Sibert Informational Honor Book * \u003c\/b\u003eA School Library Journal Best Book of the Year * A Booklist Editors' Choice * A Washington Post Best Children's Book * A BCCB Blue Ribbon * A Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Books\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Calkins Creek Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/07\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781629797762\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 144\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.10h x 8.40w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award - Honor Book\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2018 pg. 106\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of Ctr for Child Bks\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2018 - Book Of Special Distinction\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2018 pg. 64\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/18\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/15\/2018 pg. 95\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/01\/2018 pg. 108\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2019 - Superior,Well Above Average\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader Quiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e199708 \/ Spooked! How a Radio Broadcast and the War of the Worlds Sparked the 1938 Invasion of America\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.2 \/ \u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Middle Grade \/ \u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 4\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Gail Jarrow","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36663176396956,"sku":"9781629797762","price":19.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_08c76b8e-0fc7-4495-bfa9-b5fbd769b227.jpg?v=1603903705","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/spooked-how-a-radio-broadcast-and-the-war-of-the-worlds-sparked-the-1938-invasion-of-america-9781629797762","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}