Day at the County Fair

Alice Hale Burnett
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Three little friends are taken to the County Fair in Uncle Billy's motorcar, but a slight delay occurs on the way. How they finally arrived at the fair ground and their amusing experiences are most entertainingly told in this short book for younger readers and listeners. Read along and see the charming illustrations at Project Gutenberg. (Summary by Kara)

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Three little friends are taken to the County Fair in Uncle Billy's motorcar, but a slight delay occurs on the way. How they finally arrived at the fair ground and their amusing experiences are most entertainingly told in this short book for younger readers and listeners. Read along and see the charming illustrations at Project Gutenberg. (Summary by Kara)

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  • Creator
    Alice Hale Burnett
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Action and Adventure Genre
  • Show Website
    Day at the County Fair