Fair Weather
Fair Weather by Richard Peck is a reprint edition published by Penguin on September 16, 2003. This 160-page book is written in English and follows thirteen-year-old Rosie Beckett, who has lived a sheltered life on her family’s farm. Her world expands dramatically when she receives a letter from her Aunt Euterpe, inviting the Becketts to visit the Chicago World’s Fair in 1893, an event described as the “wonder of the age.”
Readers will find a narrative that captures the excitement of the World’s Columbian Exposition and the new experiences it brings to Rosie and her family. The story explores themes of family and social dynamics set against the backdrop of 19th-century America. Through Rosie’s journey, the book presents a vivid portrayal of a pivotal moment in history, making it a notable addition to juvenile fiction.
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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.
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