  | Come see the fair Author: Savit, Gavriel | |
| Price: $23.08 | ||
Summary:
Twelve-year-old orphan Eva Root travels to the great World's Fair in Chicago where she discovers her magical abilities and becomes entangled in a sinister plan.
| Illustrator: | Hankinson, Mildred |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (02/15/23)
School Library Journal (00/03/23)
Booklist (03/01/23)
The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (00/02/23)
The Hornbook (00/03/23)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 03/01/2023 Orphaned Eva speaks to the dead during her nightly shows—or that’s what her caretaker would have their audiences believe. She doesn't believe real magic exists, until a performance when she hears a voice whisper that she must come see the fair. A fortunate run-in with an unusual boy, Henry, on a Chicago-bound train suggests that the fair may be the 1893 World’s Fair. Eager to explore the remarkable event, Eva and Henry meet a mysterious Mr. Magister, keeper of the enchanted Pavilion of Magic. Though initially the two are taken in by the endless wonders, it becomes increasingly clear that real magic may require more than they can give, and the seemingly sweet Mr. Magister may have something sinister up his sleeve. It’s a terrific premise with a strong start, and the incredible fair springs to life via gloriously evocative descriptions. The ambitious story may become tricky to follow, however, thanks to repetitive incidents of magically muddled memories. Still, those who enjoy magic mixed in with their history will be rewarded with a remarkable visit to this World’s Fair. - Copyright 2023 Booklist.
