{"product_id":"9781629797762","title":"Spooked!: How a Radio Broadcast and the War of the Worlds Sparked the 1938 Invasion of America","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this nonfiction title for young readers ages 10 to 14, acclaimed author Gail Jarrow explores in riveting detail the famous \u003ci\u003eWar of the Worlds \u003c\/i\u003eradio broadcast from 1938; she highlights the artists behind the broadcast, the broadcast itself, the aftermath, and the repercussions of \"fake news\" today.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\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","brand":"Boyds Mills Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47056776888560,"sku":"9781629797762","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781629797762_p0.jpg?v=1763870873","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781629797762","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}