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The Moffats

Eleanor Estes
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The Moffats

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2001

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Eleanor Estes

The Moffats

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2001
Book Details
Pages

212

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Cranbury, Connecticut • 1910s

Theme
Publication Year

2001

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

800L

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Super Short Summary

The Moffats by Eleanor Estes follows the adventures of the Moffat family, who live in a small town in Connecticut during the early 20th century. The story centers on the daily lives and challenges faced by the Moffat children, emphasizing their creativity, resilience, and family bond in navigating life's ups and downs.

Nostalgic

Heartwarming

Playful

Humorous

Reviews & Readership

4.3

11,169 ratings

72%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Eleanor Estes's The Moffats charms with its portrayal of a quirky family's everyday adventures, offering timeless insights into childhood. The humor and relatability provide appeal for readers young and old. Some may find the episodic structure lacking a central plot, but the vibrant characters maintain engagement throughout. Overall, it's a nostalgic and heartwarming read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Moffats?

A reader who enjoys The Moffats by Eleanor Estes would likely appreciate family-centered, nostalgic stories about childhood. Fans of classic tales like Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder and Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery, known for their captivating narratives and engaging characters, would find this book appealing.

4.3

11,169 ratings

72%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

212

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Cranbury, Connecticut • 1910s

Theme
Publication Year

2001

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

800L

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