How a Radio Broadcast and The War of the Worlds Sparked the 1938 Invasion ofAmerica. In this nonfiction title for young readers ages 10 to 14, acclaimed author Gail Jarrow explores in riveting detail the famous War of the Worlds radio broadcast from 1938 she highlights the artists behind the broadcast, the broadcast itself, the aftermath, and 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. What appeared to be breaking news about an alien invasion was in fact a radio drama based on H. G....