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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.
40 pages· 578 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· AD690L
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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
- 578
- Reading age
- 3–7
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD690L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
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out of 7
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4
- F&P level
- ~P
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 106023
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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