The Moffats by Eleanor Estes

The Moffats

The Moffats #1

Eleanor Estes with Louis Slobodkin (Illustrator)

212 pages first pub 1941 (editions)

fiction childrens classics historical middle grade lighthearted slow-paced
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Four Moffat children and a hard-working widowed mother live on New Dollar Street in Cranbury village. During kindergarten recess, one accidentally hitches a ride out of town on a boxcar. One winds up trapped in the breadbox outside the deli. One o...

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Community Reviews Summary of 603 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 100%
funny 77%
hopeful 44%
relaxing 22%
adventurous 11%
reflective 11%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 22%
slow 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 16% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20%

Average rating

3.83

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