{"product_id":"book-dp1n","title":"Skywatchers","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom National Book Award Finalist Carrie Arcos comes a thrilling, genre-bending mystery about the history of the Cold War and the UFO phenomenon. Perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eIn the Woods\u003c\/i\u003e by Tana French and Netflix's \u003ci\u003eStranger Things\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe year is 1952. The threat of invasion from the Soviet Union has people in a panic. The government has issued a call to civilians to act as radar-and Teddy, John, Caroline, Eleanor, Bunny, Frank, and Oscar eagerly answer. As members of their high school's \"Operation Skywatch\" club, they, along with others across the country, look to the sky in an effort to protect the country from attack. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut they're not prepared for the strange green light they see when on duty, which looks like nothing they've been trained to look out for. So when the mysterious object lands in the forest, Teddy, John, Caroline, and Bunny go in to investigate. Then, they disappear. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this thrill of a novel inspired by real events, one group of teens will come face to face with the UFO phenomenon and the vastness of the unknown as they try to save one another, and possibly, the world. A powerful exploration of what if.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eSkywatchers\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An expertly crafted genre mash-up of sci-fi, historical fiction, and mystery, with a dash of thriller that will keep readers racing towards the end. A unique and original tale that will appeal to a wide variety of teens. A must-have for all teen collections.\" -\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Arcos has crafted an excellent mystery, with a hook in the compelling cast and just enough hints to keep readers guessing.\" -\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The historical time period, astute character development, and suspense-filled writing will draw readers in.\" -\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Many readers, especially science fiction fans, will be drawn into the story.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Connection\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49327033516336,"sku":"BDdp1n","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/dp1n-Square-cover.jpg?v=1776325221","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-dp1n","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}