Aliens Are Coming!
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2006 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

Aliens Are Coming!

Written by Meghan McCarthy

A radio broadcast incites nationwide panic over a Martian invasion.

3.0/7 Bookroo expert·3.9/5 Goodreads · 332 ratings
40 pages· 627 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· AD690L· AR 4 · 0.5 AR pts
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Bookroo's summary

On the eve of Halloween 1938, Orson Welles' radio adaptation of 'War of the Worlds' sends listeners into a frenzy, mistaking fiction for reality. As Martian invaders seemingly descend, chaos erupts across the nation. How did a simple broadcast spark such widespread fear, and what were the lasting effects of this infamous night? Discover the blend of fact and fiction that blurred the lines and left a lasting mark on history.

From the publisher

Recounts the night before Halloween in 1938 when Orson Welles narrated a radio version of H.G. Wells’ “War of the Worlds” and the ensuing panic around the country when radio listeners believed that the country was being invaded by Martians.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
40
Words
627
Reading age
3–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD690L
AR book level
4
AR points
0.5
AR quiz
106023
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
F&P level
~P
AR interest level
LG
Publication
Published
August 1, 2009
First published
February 14, 2006
Publisher
RHUS CHILDRENS BOOKS
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780385736787
OCLC
290466646

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