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Summary: Fair Day
Review: It's 1893. Rosie B. has a pretty regular farm life. She lives with her parents, brother, sister, and grandpa. One day her grandpa comes to their house with a letter from their aunt. Inside is four train tickets and a note. They (her mom, sister, brother, and herself) are invited to the Columbian Expostition in Chicago.
My opinion of this novel is ok. I've read better. So if you like climax, this isn't for you.
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Summary: Fair Weather - More than just a FAIR book!
Review: Mr. Peck does a fine job of combining history with adventure and humor in this book. The characters are well-developed and have colorful personalities that will engage readers of any age. The experiences the characters encounter while in Chicago change their lives forever. I particularly liked the inclusion of actual pictures from the time in which the story is set. I am now anxious to read other books by Richard Peck!
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Summary: Consistently good
Review: Peck has written another great book. Again, however, he has written an young adult book that won't appeal to young adults, but to those of us who remember what it was like to be young.The characters are classic Peck. They come alive for you off the page. The wonderful thing is, that even though this novel is set at the time of the Chicago World's Fair, we all know these characters, they are around us today. Reversing his city girl goes country trend from his last two books, he takes a country girl and plops her down in Chicago a short time after the Great Fire and right in the middle of the World's Fair. This is a must read for Peck fans, and a good one to add to your library. The kids will pick it up when they are older.
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Summary: A nostalgic delight
Review: Richard Peck's "Fair Weather" is a fun read. Deftly written, it is the charming story of thirteen-year old Rosie, her
older sister and younger brother and obnoxious granddad's adventure from the farm in Christian County to the amazing World's Columbian Exposition - "the wonder of the age" - in Chicago. They stay in the mansion home of their stuffy, delicate Aunt Euterpe. They embarrass Aunty no end, in running off her staff, in front of society ladies from whom she desperately covets approval, and at the fair. But, they all seem a little less worse for the wear when it's over and the reader is left smiling.
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Summary: A nostalgic delight
Review: Richard Peck's "Fair Weather" is a fun read. Deftly written, it is the charming story of thirteen-year old Rosie, her
older sister and younger brother and obnoxious granddad's adventure from the farm in Christian County to the amazing World's Columbian Exposition - "the wonder of the age" - in Chicago. They stay in the mansion home of their stuffy, delicate Aunt Euterpe. They embarrass Aunty no end, in running off her staff, in front of society ladies from whom she desperately covets approval, and at the fair. But, they all seem a little less worse for the wear when it's over and the reader is left smiling.
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Summary: Great and funny book
Review: Rosie is the 14-year-old daughter of typical farm parents-she fills her days with common household chores, and fills her nights with speculation on her sister's love life. After all, it is 1893 and she is unfamiliar with electric lights, amusement parks, and fancy living. There are cities, however, that are on the cutting edge of these technological marvels. Of course, Chicago is one of the front-runners. Everyone from coast to coast has heard of the Columbian Exposition, commonly known as the World Fair, being held that summer. It is rumored that the sights and sounds are miraculous to behold! To Rosie, her older sister Lottie, and her younger brother Buster, the Exposition is a world away, and the thought of 750,000 people gathered in one of the most bustling towns in the country inspired a bit of fear. Actually going to this Exposition rarely crossed their minds-that is, until a surprising invitation from Aunt Euterpe changes their lives forever. This book, although short, was an excellent piece of historical fiction, focusing on how the lives of a few country folks intertwine with some of the prominent national figures of that year, such as Buffalo Bill Cody and the actress Lillian Russell. While the book was an easy read, the stories were engaging and the characters were both believable and personable, each with flaws and strengths. I encourage you to read this book if you have some interest in history and an understanding that lives can change if you overcome your fears.
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Summary: An engaging piece of historical fiction
Review: Rosie is the 14-year-old daughter of typical farm parents-she fills her days with common household chores, and fills her nights with speculation on her sister's love life. After all, it is 1893 and she is unfamiliar with electric lights, amusement parks, and fancy living. There are cities, however, that are on the cutting edge of these technological marvels. Of course, Chicago is one of the front-runners. Everyone from coast to coast has heard of the Columbian Exposition, commonly known as the World Fair, being held that summer. It is rumored that the sights and sounds are miraculous to behold! To Rosie, her older sister Lottie, and her younger brother Buster, the Exposition is a world away, and the thought of 750,000 people gathered in one of the most bustling towns in the country inspired a bit of fear. Actually going to this Exposition rarely crossed their minds-that is, until a surprising invitation from Aunt Euterpe changes their lives forever. This book, although short, was an excellent piece of historical fiction, focusing on how the lives of a few country folks intertwine with some of the prominent national figures of that year, such as Buffalo Bill Cody and the actress Lillian Russell. While the book was an easy read, the stories were engaging and the characters were both believable and personable, each with flaws and strengths. I encourage you to read this book if you have some interest in history and an understanding that lives can change if you overcome your fears.
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Summary: Great and funny book
Review: This is a great book. It's all abut the World's Columbian Exposition. People of all ages would love it. The reader can have a few laughs while learning too. This book also has a lot of information. There are also a few pictures to show what the fair looked like and how big it was. Rosie Beckett ,the main character, and her family also went into the famous Ferris Wheel. This book dates back over 100 years ago.
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Summary: great story
Review: This story I read during my lunch hour--it's fabulous. I loved the descriptions and the story itself. The added bonus of postcards with actual pictures from the World Fair were fascinating to see--and the bit with Wild Bill was great!
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Summary: Excellent
Review: This story stayed with me even after reading it. Just recently I visited the site of the 1904 World's Fair an I remembered this story. (Although this is the Columbian Exposition, not the Jefferson) The wonder the reader senses along with the characters as they explore the fair and life itself is delightful. The plot is great, along with the historical setting. Another great book by Peck.
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