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Meet Me In St. Louis, Limited Anniversary Edition Paperback – May 1, 2004

by Sally Benson (Author)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 14 ratings
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When Sally Benson wrote "Meet Me In St. Louis" in 1941, Europe and Asia were embroiled in a war into which the United States of America would soon be drawn. Her delightful story took readers back to a simpler place and time: St. Louis and the Smith family on the eve of the 1904 World's Fair. The novel's appealing characters and nostalgic theme proved just what the country needed in uncertain times. Her screenplay of the same name would become one of the best-loved movies of its era.

To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the historic World's Fair, St. Louis County Library proudly offers this reprinting of Sally Benson's classic novel. The narrative revolves around the Smiths and, in particular, three of the family's daughters: Rose, Esther, and 6-year-old Tootie, who is based on Sally herself. We invite you to visit the St. Louis of another era and enjoy this charming story once again.

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  1. Print length
    290 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Virginia Publishing
  4. Publication date
    May 1, 2004
  5. ISBN-10
    1891442260
  6. ISBN-13
    978-1891442261
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Virginia Publishing; Limited Anniversary edition (May 1, 2004)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 290 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1891442260
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1891442261
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.8 ounces
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 14 ratings

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Ko-Ko the Cat
5.0 out of 5 stars From the movie to the book!
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2012
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Meet Me in St. Louis is a beautiful movie. This is why Mumzy and I became so very curious about the book. This book is an enchanting book,---filled with memories of days gone by. No wonder the movie is so good,---the book is absolutely terrific!!!

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Mrs.Norma
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2020
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If you loved the musical with Judy Garland you will love the book it was based on. Although in a completely different form of entertainment the characters still hold the same warmth , and the family dynamics are a hoot.
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malfoyfan
3.0 out of 5 stars Charming stories but I liked the movie better
Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2013
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I'd always wanted to read the source material for the film Meet Me in St. Louis, because I have loved it since I first saw it when I was young. I was somewhat disappointed in the book. While many aspects of the stories - depicting a year in the lives of the large family living in a St. Louis suburb in the early 1900s - are captured in the film, other aspects are so different that it's easy to see why the screenwriter changed them to make a better story. Small example - both of the older daughters in the book, Esther and Rose, have a lot of young men paying them attention, but no main ones that they're interested in. In the film, this was changed so that both girls have one particular man they're focused on. I know, it's not that important - but when you've watched the movie a hundred times, the difference between book and film is sort of jarring. I found it interesting that there are also snatches of dialogue and action that made it into the film completely intact.

Having said this, I would still recommend the book as a charming set of stories about life in the past. It's a fun, quick read for all ages, and I liked it even though, for me, it wasn't quite as good as the film.
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Mark E. Armesto
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic.
Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2015
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My son loves it.
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PERE TRESSERRAS BUSSOT
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2015
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Great seller and great book!
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S. Johnson
4.0 out of 5 stars If You Love the Movie......
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2009
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This is the book that the wonderful musical with Judy Garland is based upon. Sally Benson wrote the screenplay and much of the dialogue in the book was transferred to the script. I could hear Judy Garland, Leon Ames,Mary Astor and the rest of the cast uttering the lines from the book in my mind as I read. Written during WWll, the book tried to convey a simpler,warmer time from Benson's childhood...the character of Tootie is based upon Benson herself. It is written as a series of chapters that correspond to the year leading up to the St. Louis World's Fair in 1904. It's a fun, nostalgic read. Benson's writing is enjoyable indeed.
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tvtv3
5.0 out of 5 stars "Right here in St. Louis."
Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2004
MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS is the book that inspired both the beloved musical and movie by the same name. The book was originally published as a series of stories in NEW YORK MAGAZINE. The stories were collected and edited together and published as a book in 1941. It was a bestseller. This special edition of the book was published in honor of the 100th Anniversary of the St. Louis World's Fair.

The book is divided into 12 chapters, one for each month from June 1903 to May 1904. The chapters describe the quirky adventures that takes place in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Smith of St. Louis. The Smiths have five children: one son and four daughters. The children along with Mrs. Smiths' father, Grandpa Prophater, are involved in all sorts of mischievious delight, usually to the chagrin of Mr. and Mrs. Smith. The book culminates in their experiences during the opening month of the World's Fair.

MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS is a delightful work of storytelling. The characters in the book reminded me of members of my own family and reading about them often caused me to chuckle as I reflected upon my own adventures of youth. The story is also a wonderful piece of history, describing events of the past in vivid details. It's hard to imagine after two world wars, countless other international missions, and the terrorism that threatens American life that the world was once a much safer and simpler place. MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS reminds us of that. And of course, being from the St. Louis area, it's nice to have a book that takes place and celebrates the area, "right here in St. Louis."
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Wayne E. Bretl
3.0 out of 5 stars I would try to find a copy to borrow, not purchase.
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2016
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Satisfied my curiosity about how different the movie was from the book. A pleasant quick read. I was surprised that it wasn't more readily available. One use of the N-word as part of an otherwise benign phrase jumps out; could make a good teaching moment.
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