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The Hatbox Baby
The Hatbox Baby
Author: Carrie Brown
On a sweltering summer morning in 1933, a baby is delivered in a hatbox to the Century of Progress Exposition - the World's Fair - in Chicago. — This very tiny baby, born three months early, is brought by his desperate young father to the fair's famous baby doctor, Leo Hoffman, to be saved. Dr. Hoffman - part showman, part scientist - fin...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780425184653
ISBN-10: 042518465X
Publication Date: 6/4/2002
Pages: 352
Rating:
  • Currently 3.4/5 Stars.
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3.4 stars, based on 22 ratings
Publisher: Berkley Trade
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio CD
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reviewed The Hatbox Baby on + 3 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
The historical references in this book is what made me purchase it. Highly recommend...
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Helpful Score: 3
This is a delightful story and a quick read - perfect for an afternoon, airline flight or waiting in the doctor's office. Lots of juicy details and history about the World Fair in Chicago during the depression. More importantly, it covers the medical origins of treating premature babies. Feel free to email with any questions. ~LeAnn
knitter avatar reviewed The Hatbox Baby on + 64 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
My book club did this book and we all enjoyed it. It is based on true events and includes a lot about the Chicago World's Fair
mom2nine avatar reviewed The Hatbox Baby on + 343 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
I thought this book started a bit slowly, but well worth the effort to give it time for the story to build. the "hatbox baby" is only a part of the story. It follows various people tied to the Chicago fair and in reading about it, I would like to do my own research.
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