For sixty years this classic novel about a family struggling to get along in the early part of the century has charmed readers with its warmth and gentle humor. Now it springs to life in a delightful recording that will have you laughing out loud... and occasionally wiping away a tear.From their hilarious Halloween hijinks to their touching concerns about coal on a winter evening, the adventures of Sylvie, Joe, Jane, and Rufus Moffat remind us of what family is really all about. Pleasantly nostalgic yet still laugh-out-loud funny, this is a story that will live in your heart. Excerpted from The Moffats by Eleanor Estes All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. Excerpts are provided for display purposes only and may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed without the written permission of the publisher.