Amelia Bedelia is supposed to assist at the school concert, but instead she turns the performance into a topsy-turvy event. In her usual zany fashion, Amelia Bedelia takes her orders literally and hilariously jumbles up everything she is asked to do. The situation gets off to a comical start when she goes to the train station to pick up the orchestra conductor but returns with the train conductor. Humorous misunderstandings abound in this early chapter book that will tickle the funny bones of young readers. Written by the nephew of Amelia Bedelia's originator and illustrated with pictures by the original series artist, this newest story about the ever-popular maid will be welcomed by fans old and new. (Reviewed May 1, 1997)

Amelia Bedelia is in fine form when she accidentally picks up the train conductor instead of the musical conductor expected to perform with the school orchestra. Fans of the winsome housekeeper will not be disappointed as the performance is enlivened by Amelia's silly misunderstandings. True to the series, the plot is merely an excuse for slapstick humor and far-fetched word play.