Series fiction about wireless and radio was a popular genre of young adult literature at the turn of the 20th century and an early form of social media. Before television and the Internet, books about plucky youths braving danger and adventure with the help of wireless communication brought young people together. They gathered in basements to build crystal sets. They built transmitters and talked to each other across neighborhoods, cities and states. By 1920, there was music on the air and boys and girls tuned in on homemade radios, often inspired by their favorite stories. This book analyzes more than 50 volumes of wireless and radio themed fiction, offering a unique perspective on the world presented to young readers of the day. The values, attitudes, culture and technology of a century ago are discussed, many of them still debated today, including immigration, gun violence and guns on campus, race, bullying and economic inequality.

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The Great War is over, and change is in the air, in this novel that brings to life the exciting days of early British radio…and one woman who finds her voice while working alongside the brilliant women and men of the BBC. London, 1926. American-raised Maisie Musgrave is thrilled to land a job as a secretary at the upstart British Broadcasting Corporation, whose use of radio—still new, strange, and electrifying—is captivating the nation. But the hectic pace, smart young staff, and intimidating bosses only add to Maisie’s insecurity. Soon, she is seduced by the work—gaining confidence as she arranges broadcasts by the most famous writers, scientists, and politicians in Britain. She is also caught up in a growing conflict between her two bosses, John Reith, the formidable Director-General of the BBC, and Hilda Matheson, the extraordinary director of the hugely popular Talks programming, who each have very different visions of what radio should be. Under Hilda’s tutelage, Maisie discovers her talent, passion, and ambition. But when she unearths a shocking conspiracy, she and Hilda join forces to make their voices heard both on and off the air…and then face the dangerous consequences of telling the truth for a living. READERS GUIDE INCLUDED

"Radio Boys Cronies," which become written with the aid of S. F. Aaron and Wayne Whipple collectively, is an outstanding literary journey that continues readers interested with its blend of journey, friendship, and technical marvel. The story is ready a set of buddies referred to as the "Radio Boys" who go on exciting adventures in the world of early radio. Each writer, S. F. Aaron and Wayne Whipple, is a master storyteller, and that they give the story their own unique appeal and a willpower to standard assessment. The story now not best continues humans entertained, but it additionally brings people together, spreads records, and creates a feel of shared entertainment. The writers are very smart due to the fact they combine creativity and ardour so nicely in the tale, taking readers thru a wide variety of emotions and landscapes. The characters' journeys, which take region against the heritage of recent radio era, are a fascinating examine friendship, interest, and the spirit of journey. The writings in "Radio Boys Cronies" by means of Aaron and Whipple are modern-day and easy to discover. They integrate to make a literary painting that is not only enjoyable but also academic. As readers dive into the super memories the ones writers have written, they are treated to a tapestry of friendship, new ideas, and the timeless pleasure of discovery in the world of radio conversation.