The Moffats

By Eleanor Estes, Louis Slobodkin (Illustrator)

Book #1 in the Moffats series

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

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212 pages· 40,253 words· Est. 5.5 hour read

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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

Themes & topics

Books about siblings Books about mischief Books about individuality Books about family Books about family life

What readers & critics say

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“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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