The Moffats
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 1941 · Est. 5.5 hour read

The Moffats

Written by Eleanor Estes · Illustrated by Louis Slobodkin

Book #1 in the Moffats series

A family navigates the challenges of everyday life in a small town.

6.5/7 Bookroo expert·4.0/5 Goodreads · 11,331 ratings
212 pages· 40,253 words· Est. 5.5 hour read· 800L
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Bookroo's summary

Join the Moffat siblings—Sylvie, Joey, Janey, and Rufus—as they transform everyday mishaps into unforgettable adventures. From getting locked in a bread box to dancing with a dog, their antics promise laughter and surprises. How will they navigate their whimsical world where even the smallest mistake leads to the biggest fun? Discover the charm and chaos of a family where mischief is just the beginning.

From the publisher

Meet the Moffats. There is Sylvie, the oldest, the cleverest, and-most days at least-the responsible one; Joey, who though only twelve is the man of the house…sometimes; Janey, who has a terrific upside-down way of looking at the world; and Rufus, who may be the littlest but always gets in the biggest trouble.Even the most ordinary Moffat day is packed with extraordinary fun. Only a Moffat could get locked in a bread box all afternoon, or dance with a dog in front of the whole town, or hitch a ride on a boxcar during kindergarten recess. And only a Moffat could turn mistakes and mischief into hilarious one-of-a-kind adventure.

At a glance
Format
Pages
212
Words
40,253
Reading age
8–11
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
800L
What readers & critics say

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6.5

So cleverly written, and so perfectly portraying the thoughts of children! It pulls you back to your childhood, makes you laugh, and is just a delight to read. I love the Moffat family!

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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~5.1
F&P level
~S
Publication
Published
April 1, 2001
First published
January 1, 1941
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780152025410

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