The Poorhouse Fair, Paperback/John Updike

At the Diamond County Home for the Aged, the inmates prepare for the annual ritual of the Poorhouse Fair . The elderly residents take pride in the self-respect they gain from this one day. But when the fair goes less well than the folks had hoped, they blame Conner, the new prefect of the home. Together, they begin to revolt against the man. Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd Author(s): John Updike Number of pages: 176 Collection: Penguin Modern Classics Publication date: 2006 Dimensions: 196 x 129 x 11 Cover type: Paperback / softback