Fair Weather

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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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Summary: What a sweet story!
Review: Those are the words that kept going through my head as I read this very homey and touching story. Richard Peck really knows how to tell a tale. I came to love each and every character--they made me laugh out loud as well as tear up. I also got a real sense of the time. In fact, I almost could have sworn this had been written in the 1890's. Very authentic. I intend to get my hands on other Richard Peck books as soon as possible. I highly recommend this book!

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Summary: The best I've read in a long time
Review: When Buster and Rosie go with Grandad to visit Aunt Eurtepe in Chicago they know they are going to see a whole new world. After all, the World's fair is there, and Aunt Eurtepe is determined to expose her sister's childern to some culture. After all, she is the widow of a wealthy man, and on the fringes of society. The trip to Chicago is excitement enough, and the new world Buster and Rosie see is more than they could ever imagine. Aunt Eurtepe is not what they expected, she seems to be virtually a prisioner to her mourning and social aspirations, not to mention her ill tempered and incompetent house staff. Buster and Rosie set about to help out and in the process turn things upside down. And the fair, the Fair! There are acres and acres of food and exhibits and games of chance and things not to be inagined. Grandpa even lets them catch a glimpse of the notorious Little Egypt and her dance of the seven veils. For all their good intentions, things just seem to get mixed up, and it looks as if Buster and Rosie will have to return to the farm a disgrace. But Grandpa and his dog ,and a chance encounter with Buffalo Bill Cody may change things forever. A wonderful story that captures the flavor of the time and combines real facts with a wonderful family storyline. A book to read over and over again.