Fair Weather

De: Richard Peck

Narrado por: Estelle Parsons

In his celebrated novels A Year Down Yonder and A Long Way from Chicago, Richard Peck carried us happily back to the Midwest of the 1930's. Now he's ready to transport us all the way back to 1893, to the Chicago World's Fair and its breathtaking mix of personalities and glimpses of the future. Here is a tour de force that combines the real people of the time with an enormously engaging new fictional family, spinning them all into a whirlwind of humor, misadventure, and charms beyond measure.

On the brink of adulthood (not to mention a whole new century), Rosie makes her first trip to the big city, along with her wide-eyed siblings and their rascally old granddad. There, amidst the wonders of the fair, Rosie discovers the world and herself, while also coming face-to-face with some of the era's most famous people--including showgirl Lillian Russell and Colonel William F. Cody (a.k.a. Buffalo Bill).

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Wonderful!

I first read this to my grandson a dozen years ago. I enjoyed it, and all of Richard Peck's books so much that I now listen to them on Audible! They are informative, educational and FUN all at the same time!

Takes me to the FAIR

Terrific story that educates while it entertains. Richard Peck transports us to 1893 with his vivid descriptions. The narrator is magical with her voices.

How does/did Richard Peck do this, over and over!?

The unexpected twists of this story kept me gasping and laughing. It doesn’t seem like a family visit to the Chicago World’s Fair would be a dramatic event, but Peck has built in such fascinating family members that I never wanted to look away. I did not see a single one of the twists coming. What a satisfying (and educational, too) read/listen!

Great story

Richard Peck transports you back in time to the 1892 Great World's Fair in Chicago. As with his other books, his writing is excellent!

Family Favorite

A gem! Rare insights of 1890's rural America, humored by Grandpa at every turn!

Not Grandma Dowdel but good!

I LOVE Richard Peck- I listen to his works for comfort and entertainment. This one is on the same lines as his "teacher" and "librarian" titles. I was hoping the grandfather in here would be the male equivalent of grandma Dowdel, but he isn't quite. She is unique!

Great author, nice story telling

My family loves Richard Peck's books. They have good humor and nice tidbits of history.

Chicago Fun

I can't get enough of Richard Peck books. I love the characters and how the country folks help the city folks and vice-versa. It was also interesting to learn about the Columbian Exposition.

how well the author knew the areA.

live the story and the live of family. Historic novel either lots of people interests and how we should treat each other without being preachy.

Waist

Where are the rest of the chapters? What a waist of time and money.