The Moffats (Unabridged) Audiobook, by Eleanor Estes Play Audiobook Sample

The Moffats Audiobook (Unabridged)

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Read By: Cynthia Bishop and Full Cast Publisher: Full Cast Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 2.50 hours at 1.5x Speed 1.88 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: April 2005 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN:

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For 60 years Eleanor Estes' classic novel about a family struggling to get along in the early part of the century has charmed and delighted readers with its warmth and gentle humor. Now it comes to life in a full cast recording that will have you laughing out loud...and occasionally wiping away a tear. Our whole cast fell in love with this book, and we predict that you will, too.

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"Quaint stories of the family of five (mom, two girls, and two boys) who live in the yellow house. They commandeer a horse-drawn carriage, ride a trolley on a collision course, survive scarlet fever, and experience the selling of their home out from under them. All in good natured fun."

— Kelly (5 out of 5 stars)

The Moffats (Unabridged) Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 4.02777777777778 out of 54.02777777777778 out of 54.02777777777778 out of 54.02777777777778 out of 54.02777777777778 out of 5 (4.03)
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  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Reminded me of the books I used to read as a child... "

    — Brittany, 2/19/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I listened to this on cd while driving to Abq-it was very cute and fun and made the trip go fast. I'd like to read it to my boys-they would love all the hijinks! It sort of reminded me of Cheaper by the Dozen. "

    — Rachel, 2/14/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " 5 yo ds read w/ Dad - they said it was OK. "

    — Heather, 2/12/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Charming vintage children's book about a family in the early 1900's. This book reminds me of the Betsy-Tacy series and also the more recent Penderwicks books. I thoroughly enjoyed it, and will read the rest of the series. "

    — Trish, 2/3/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This book was more like separate tales about one family rather than one comprehensive story. I don't usually prefer that in books. I like a plot that connects each chapter. However, it was still a cute story. "

    — Ashley, 1/26/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I LOVED these books as a child. I think I have read this book over 3 times. "

    — Addie, 1/25/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is a good book about normal family life. "

    — Montana, 1/18/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Classified as a Classic novel by Monroe County Public Library "

    — Ginny, 1/15/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of my favorite books to read when I am sick. "

    — Elizabeth, 1/4/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Listened to audio in van. Good reviews from 7 and 5 year old. "

    — Ellen, 12/29/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " One page of any of these Eleanor Estes books contains a years worth of vocabulary for most kids these days. Want to stretch your 5-8 year old's word bank? Read these aloud! "

    — Todd, 12/24/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " cute book, love little Rufus! "

    — Morgan, 12/10/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This was a cute book for elementary age children. It is the story of a family living in New Haven Connecticut in the early 1900's. The children have many mishaps just by being children. :) It is a clean and cute story. "

    — Melanie, 9/21/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Good children's book about a young family and their adventures. "

    — Linda, 9/1/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Cute. I especially like the part where they take the Salvation Army captain's wagon, attempting to drive him to his destination, and accidentally dump him out the back and fail to notice, despite his yelling at them. Oops. "

    — Magda, 5/9/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I loved this book I loved the story of a average family back decades ago. Kind of like a history book but moe exciting! "

    — Sarah, 2/8/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I liked the part when they moved and I like when they went to dancing school. "

    — Samantha, 11/8/2012
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " It was so bad, I don't even think I finished it! "

    — Tiffany, 10/2/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Delightfully draws the reader in and endears the characters to our hearts. "

    — Sarah, 9/30/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " About being together and helping your family out when they are in need. Loving eachother. "

    — Hanbi, 4/24/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This was fun - simple and old-timey but our style - we really enjoyed it. "

    — Amy, 1/20/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A classic family story. The Moffat family live in the yellow house and the 4 sibling have all kinds of adventures in their small town. "

    — Mary, 12/24/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Classic children's literature. A poor family with daily struggles during the 30s. Read to my five-year-old. "

    — Anika, 12/24/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This was one that i read to the kids, they must of liked it because Kyle and Hailey found my other Moffat books and read them "

    — Anna, 10/28/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " we loved this book- we listened to it on cd and all the voices were so fun to listen to! "

    — Sara, 7/24/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A wonderfully humorous book. "

    — Mareena, 6/12/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " It was a good book. I wish I had my own kitten. "

    — Darren, 4/7/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I liked the part when they moved and I like when they went to dancing school. "

    — Samantha, 3/14/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Good children's book about a young family and their adventures. "

    — Linda, 12/30/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I LOVED these books as a child. I think I have read this book over 3 times. "

    — Addie, 12/28/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Although their house was for sell they did fun things. "

    — Avalon, 11/11/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of my all time faves as a kid! "

    — Chloe, 10/31/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Similar to Five Little Peppers and How They Grew--delightful. "

    — Michelle, 10/16/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of my favorite books to read when I am sick. "

    — Elizabeth, 10/11/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " The Moffats tells the realistic, yet enchanting, story of an endearing family (a mother & 4 children) that finds the best in life, despite their hardships and their knowledge that they will soon have to leave the yellow home that holds a treasure of their memories. "

    — Philip, 5/22/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Cute. I especially like the part where they take the Salvation Army captain's wagon, attempting to drive him to his destination, and accidentally dump him out the back and fail to notice, despite his yelling at them. Oops. "

    — Magda, 5/11/2010

About Eleanor Estes

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 Newbery Honorees, as was her short novel The Hundred Dresses. She won the Newbery Medal for Ginger Pye.