"The Year of the Bomb" by Ronald Kidd is a gripping historical novel set in the early 1960s during the height of the Cold War. It follows a young boy named Sam who grapples with the fear and uncertainty of the nuclear threat looming over his community. As tensions escalate, Sam's friendship with his neighbor, a girl named Franky, deepens, and they find solace in their shared experiences. Together, they explore themes of friendship, courage, and the innocence of youth against the backdrop of impending danger. The story captures a poignant moment in history while highlighting the resilience of the human spirit. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US 5th grade-9th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 10-14 years.

There are 208 pages in this book. This book was published in 2009 by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers .

Ronald Kidd is the author of the highly acclaimed Monkey Town: The Summer of the Scopes Trial, as well as On Beale Street. His novels of adventure, comedy, and mystery have received the Children's Choice Award, an Edgar Award nomination, and honors from the American Library Association, the Library of Congress, and the New York Public Library. He is a two-time O'Neill playwright who lives in Nashville, Tennessee.