Who Was That Masked Man Anyway? (Paperback)

from EmScape

A young boy in WWII era small town America is obsessed with radio programs and radio heroes such as the Lone Ranger, Sky King, and Captain Midnight. Much to the detriment of his school work and family relations, he goes about calling himself Chet Barker and his friend Mario is his trusty sidekick...

from nessreendiana

I would recommend this book to kids from 11 onwards. Its unusual format makes it very easy to read and understand (there is no narration, only dialogues and conversations), and the young, adventure-loving hero keeps us fond of him and wanting to shake him by the shoulders at the same time.

from _vera_

I love this book so much. One of my favorite things about it is the way Avi wrote it. Everything in it is dialouge. It's a bit confusing sometimes, but if you back up and read it through again, it makes perfect sense. The story is about a sixth grade radio entusiast, Frankie, during WWII. He li...

from _vera_

I love this book so much. One of my favorite things about it is the way Avi wrote it. Everything in it is dialouge. It's a bit confusing sometimes, but if you back up and read it through again, it makes perfect sense. The story is about a sixth grade radio entusiast, Frankie, during WWII. He li...