Discover books similar to "The Moffats" series

Elizabeth Enright

The Saturdays

Join the four Melendy children as they embark on a bold plan to earn their own money for the exciting things they want to do in this Newbery Medal-winning classic. The Moffats and the Melendys share a similar cozy, small-town setting and strong family bonds, making this a great read-alike.

Sydney Taylor

All-of-a-Kind Family

Meet the five sisters of the All-of-a-Kind Family, living in New York City at the turn of the 20th century. This heartwarming series about Jewish immigrant life echoes the timeless charm and family warmth found in The Moffats.

Jeanne Birdsall

The Penderwicks

Four sisters, an absent father, and a loving estate manager set the stage for this Newbery Medal-winning series. The Penderwicks will remind Moffats fans of the joys and challenges of sisterhood and the warmth of a close-knit family.

Mildred D. Taylor

Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry

Cassie Logan and her family face racial injustice in the Jim Crow South during the 1930s. This powerful and moving novel shares themes of family bonds, resilience, and the fight for equality, much like The Moffats.

Beverly Cleary

Dear Mr. Henshaw

In this Newbery Medal-winning novel, sixth-grader Leigh Botts learns about life, friendship, and family through his correspondence with his favorite author. Fans of The Moffats will enjoy this coming-of-age story with its focus on family and personal growth.

Katherine Paterson

The Great Gilly Hopkins

Gilly Hopkins, a feisty and unforgettable orphan, longs for a family to call her own. This Newbery Honor book explores themes of family, belonging, and resilience, much like The Moffats.

Katherine Paterson

Bridge To Terabithia

Two young friends, Jesse Aarons and Leslie Burke, create a magical kingdom in the woods called Terabithia. This Newbery Medal-winning novel shares themes of friendship, imagination, and overcoming adversity, similar to The Moffats.

Frances Hodgson Burnett

The Secret Garden

After losing her parents, young Mary Lennox is sent to live with her uncle in the English countryside, where she discovers a hidden, neglected garden. This classic novel explores themes of growth, healing, and family, much like The Moffats.

Louisa May Alcott

Little Women

Follow the lives of the four March sisters as they grow up in Civil War-era New England. This beloved classic shares themes of family, sisterhood, and personal growth, making it a great read-alike for The Moffats.

Zilpha Keatley Snyder

The Changeling

When lonely, imaginative Martha and her new friend, the charismatic Waitstill, create a secret world, they unknowingly awaken an ancient evil. This Newbery Honor book explores themes of friendship, imagination, and family, similar to The Moffats.

Susan Cooper

The Dark Is Rising

On his 11th birthday, Will Stanton discovers he is the last of the Old Ones, destined to battle the forces of darkness. This modern fantasy classic shares themes of family, bravery, and self-discovery, much like The Moffats.