FAIR WEATHER


Written by Richard Peck. Published by Dial Books, New York. Copyright 2001; The one present in the numberline on the copyright page showing this to be the first edition/printing.

Summary:

”In 1893, thirteen-year-old Rosie and members of her family travel from their Illinois farm to Chicago to visit Aunt Euterpe and attend the World’s Columbian Exposition, which, along with an encounter with Buffalo Bill and Lillian Russell, turns out to be a life-changing experience for everyone.”

The book has a few illustrations from old photographs.



From Wikipedia:

Richard Wayne Peck (April 5, 1934 – May 23, 2018) was an American novelist known for his prolific contributions to modern young adult literature. He was awarded the Newbery Medal in 2001 for his novel A Year Down Yonder (the sequel to A Long Way From Chicago). For his cumulative contribution to young-adult literature, he received the Margaret A. Edwards Award from the American Library Association in 1990.



DESCRIPTION:

139 pages

8 1/2 x 5 3/4 inches

first edition/printing hardcover with dustjacket



CONDITION:

This hard-cover book is in fine condition with like dust jacket. There is a small black remainder mark on the lower page edges. Otherwise, the book is nearly in new condition with no other flaws to speak of.

The dust jacket is complete with price intact on the front flap, but shows slight rubbing at the corners.



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