Book Series · 3 Books

The Moffats Books

In order from The Middle Moffat to The Moffat Museum.

The Moffats series is a set of 3 chapter books by Eleanor Estes, published between 1942 and 1983. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 260 pages.

The Middle Moffat
Rufus M.
The Moffat Museum
The Middle Moffat
Rufus M.
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Middle Moffat
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 1942

The Middle Moffat

By Eleanor Estes, Louis Slobodkin (Illustrator)

A young girl learns to navigate friendships, family, and growing up in a small town.

256 pages· 46,549 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
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Summary: Ten-year-old Jane Moffat, feeling overshadowed in her family, reinvents herself as the 'Middle Moffat.' In Cranbury, she juggles secret missions, like helping the town's oldest resident reach a milestone, and leading the girls' basketball team to victory. Jane's courage is tested when she confronts the intimidating Wallie Bangs. Amidst these adventures, Jane discovers that being in the middle can be the most thrilling place of all. Will she manage to keep Cranbury in order while finding her own identity?
The complete set

The Moffats Series

3 books · Published 1942–1983

Series
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$759

The Middle Moffat

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 1942

A young girl learns to navigate friendships, family, and growing up in a small town.

Rufus M.

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1943

A boy's unique adventures blur reality and imagination, defying the ordinary.

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$759

The Moffat Museum

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 1983

A young girl creates a museum in her family's barn to showcase artifacts from her family's history.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Moffats series?

There are 3 books in the Moffats series. It began with The Middle Moffat in 1942, and the newest book, The Moffat Museum, was published in 1983.

What ages are the Moffats books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring The Moffats to life.

01

Eleanor Estes

Author & Illustrator
02

Louis Slobodkin

Illustrator

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