The Middle Moffat
School year: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8
No. of pages 234
Published: 2001
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"The Middle Moffat" by Eleanor Estes follows the lively and imaginative Moffat family, particularly focusing on the adventures of middle child, Jane. Set in a small town during the early 20th century, Jane navigates the challenges of childhood, along with her siblings, including the precocious and often troublesome Muffin and the elder, serious Clara. Through playful misadventures, family dynamics, and the ups and downs of school and friendships, Jane learns valuable lessons about growing up, responsibility, and the importance of family ties. The story captures the charm of childhood with humor and heart, celebrating the joys and trials of being a middle child. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is part of a book series called The Moffats .
This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.
There are 234 pages in this book. This book was published in 2001 by Elsevier Australia .
This book is in the following series:
The Moffats
The Moffats are a fatherless family of four children - Sylvie, Joey, Janey and Rufus - who live in a small town in Connecticut. The four book series focuses on stories about the two youngest, ten-year-old Janey and five-year-old Rufus. Estes based the novels on her own experiences, growing up in a working class family during WW1. Book1 : The Moffats Book 2: The Middle MoffatBook 3: Rufus MBook 4 The Moffat Museum
This book has been nominated for the following award:
Newbery Award
The Newbery Medal, named after 18th-century British bookseller John Newbery, is one of the most prestigious awards in children's literature. Established in 1922 by the American Library Association (ALA), the Newbery Medal is awarded annually to the author of the most distinguished American children's book published in the previous year. The award committee evaluates nominees based on literary quality, originality, presentation, and relevance to childrens literature. The book should demonstrate excellence in narrative and character development, as well as appeal to the intended audience. In addition to the medal winner, the committee also designates several Honor Books each year. These titles are recognized for their merit and are considered outstanding contributions to childrens literature, though they do not receive the medal.
