Fair Weather

By: Richard Peck

Narrated by: Estelle Parsons

Thirteen-year-old Rosie Beckett has never strayed further from her family's farm than a horse can pull a cart. Then a letter from her Aunt Euterpe arrives, and everything changes. It's 1893, the year of the World's Columbian Exposition-the "wonder of the age"-a.k.a. the Chicago World's Fair. Aunt Euterpe is inviting the Becketts to come for a visit and go to the fair! Award-winning author Richard Peck's fresh, realistic, and fun-filled writing truly brings the World's Fair-and Rosie and her family-to life.©2003 Richard Peck; (P)2009 Listening Library

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!

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!

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!

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.

Great author, nice story telling

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

Waist

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