The Moffats
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...
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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.Eleanor Estes's beloved Moffats stories are being published in new editions as Odyssey/Harcourt Young Classics. The original interior illustrations have been retained, but handsome new cover art by Tricia Tusa gives the books a fresh, timeless appeal for today's readers.
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9780152025410 (0152025413)
ASIN: 152025413
Publish date: April 1st 2001
Publisher: Harcourt
Pages no: 210
Edition language: English
Series: The Moffats (#1)
The Moffats is a classic in the sense that it is both old fashioned and timeless. On one hand, it allows readers to escape to bygone era – one of small towns, wartime thrift, chilblains and horse drawn carriages. On the other hand, there is a deep sense of familiarity and connection. Eleanor Estes...
I remember reading these as a kid, and they are worth reading again with my girls.
I remember reading these as a kid, and they are worth reading again with my girls.