The Moffat Museum

There has never been a museum in Cranbury...until now.

Among its treasures are the first bike each of the Moffat kids rode, stardust from a meteor that fell to earth, a beautiful painting made by Sylvie, and-most spectacularly-Rufus, the Waxworks Boy, who is as funny as he is waxy. The museum is so interesting that Mr. Pennypepper even brings tourists to visit.

But the museum is really for Jane, Joey, and Rufus themselves, so they can remember all the good times they've had. Because life is changing for the Moffats.

Yet even if Sylvie gets married, or Joey goes off to work, or Rufus grows up, one thing will never change: The Moffats are still the sort to hilariously fill even the most ordinary day with extraordinary fun.

• Sibling Story: Join Jane, Joey, and Rufus Moffat as they navigate the small joys and big changes of family life together.
• Making Your Own Fun: When their town has no museum, the Moffats decide to create one in their barn, filled with treasures only they could find.
• Childhood Adventures: From collecting stardust to Rufus becoming a hilarious "Waxworks Boy" statue, every day is an opportunity for fun.
• A Heartwarming Classic: Perfect for fans of gentle, nostalgic reads, this story captures a timeless slice of early 20th-century American life.

Author: Eleanor Estes
Publisher: Clarion Books
Published: 04/01/2001
Pages: 256
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 7.50h x 5.00w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9780152025533
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5
Point Value: 8
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 47426 / Moffat Museum


Review Citation(s):
Horn Book Magazine 09/01/2001 pg. 565
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2001 pg. 304 - Superior,Well Above Average
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2001 pg. 304 - Superior,Well Above Average

About the Author
Estes, Eleanor: -

Eleanor Estes (1906-1988) grew up in West Haven, Connecticut, which she renamed Cranbury for her classic stories about the Moffat and Pye families. A children's librarian for many years, she launched her writing career with the publication of The Moffats in 1941. Two of her outstanding books about the Moffats--Rufus M. and The Middle Moffat--were awarded Newbery Honors, as was her short novel The Hundred Dresses. She won the Newbery Medal for Ginger Pye.

Estes, Eleanor: -

Eleanor Estes (1906-1988) grew up in West Haven, Connecticut, which she renamed Cranbury for her classic stories about the Moffat and Pye families. A children's librarian for many years, she launched her writing career with the publication of The Moffats in 1941. Two of her outstanding books about the Moffats--Rufus M. and The Middle Moffat--were awarded Newbery Honors, as was her short novel The Hundred Dresses. She won the Newbery Medal for Ginger Pye.