![]() ![]() 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. 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. Sibert Informational Honor Book A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year A Booklist Editors' Choice A Washington Post Best Children's Book A BCCB Blue Ribbon. Wells's War of the Worlds, performed by Orson Welles and his Mercury Theatre players. 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.A 2019 Robert F. What appeared to be breaking news about an alien invasion was in fact a radio drama based on H. On the night of October 30, 1938, thousands of Americans panicked when they believed that Martians had invaded Earth. This book for young readers explores in riveting detail the false panic created by the famous War of the Worlds radio broadcast from 1938 - as well as the repercussions of fake news today. ![]() On the night of October 30, 1938, thousands of Americans panicked when they believed that Martians had invaded Earth. Spooked: How a Radio Broadcast and War of the Worlds Sparked the 1938 Invasion of America, by Gail Jarrow, is reviewed. 139 clean, unmarked, tight pages cover is clean and sturdy very light shelf and corner wear on dust jacket Washington Post Best Children's Book This book for young readers explores in riveting detail the false panic created by the famous War of the Worlds radio broadcast from 1938as well as the repercussions of 'fake news' today. ![]()
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