The Moffats

Today Novel Thoughts dives into one of the best chapter books for beginner 3rd and 4th graders in the Memoria Press curriculum: The Moffats! This book is a great read for boys and girls to engage with big questions: How is home defined? What does it mean to be a part of a family or community? When is a spirit of adventure good? Meet the Moffats. There is Sylvie, the oldest, the cleverest, and—most days at least—the responsible one; Joey, who though only twelve is the man of the house…sometimes; Janey, who has a terrific upside-down way of looking at the world; and Rufus, who may be the littlest but always gets in the biggest trouble. Even the most ordinary Moffat day is packed with extraordinary fun. Only a Moffat could get locked in a bread box all afternoon, or dance with a dog in front of the whole town, or hitch a ride on a boxcar during kindergarten recess. And only a Moffat could turn mistakes and mischief into a hilarious one-of-a-kind adventure. Children's literature can be a treasure trove of valuable learning and constructive experiences when we put great books in front of them. The Memoria Press 3rd and 4th grade curriculum is packed with easy chapter books for first time readers, which shows early on the value of virtuous characters and themes.