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The Year of the Bomb Hardback - 2009

by Ronald Kidd

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It's 1955, and Paul and his friends are excited when filming of "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" begins in their small California town. But they soon become involved in a conspiracy that puts them in real danger.

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The year is 1955, and there's nothing that Paul and his best friends, Oz, Arnie, and Crank, love more than horror movies. So when Invasion of the Body Snatchers starts filming in their small California town, they couldn't be more excited. But when their acquaintance with Laura and Darryl, extras on the movie, leads to an involvement in a possible Communist conspiracy, Paul is afraid that they're in too deep. It's not a horror movie anymore--this is real life. From acclaimed storyteller Ronald Kidd comes this coming-of-age tale about taking a stand, following the crowd, and navigating the gray areas in between.

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  • Title The Year of the Bomb
  • Author Ronald Kidd
  • Binding Hardback
  • Pages 208
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
  • Publication date 2009-06
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Dust Cover, Illustrated, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents
  • ISBN 9781416958925 / 1416958924
  • Weight 0.68 lbs (0.31 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.46 x 5.84 x 0.8 in (21.49 x 14.83 x 2.03 cm)
  • Age range 10 to 13 years
  • Grade levels 5 - 8
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: 1950's
    • Chronological Period: 20th Century
    • Demographic Orientation: Small Town
    • Geographic Orientation: California
    • Topical: Coming of Age
    • Topical: Friendship
  • Category Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction
  • Library of Congress subjects Family problems, Conduct of life
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2008023646
  • Dewey Decimal Code FIC

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Citations

  • Booklist, 05/01/2009, Page 42
  • Hornbook Guide to Children, 07/01/2009, Page 401
  • Kirkus Review - Children, 05/01/2009, Page 0
  • School Library Journal, 07/01/2009, Page 86

About the author

Ronald Kidd is the author of On Beale Street and Monkey Town: The Summer of the Scopes Trial. His books have received the Children's Choice Award and the Edgar Award nomination. Ronald lives in Nashville, Tennessee.
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