» advanced search

Eleanor Estes

ELEANOR ESTES (1906-1988), a children's librarian for many years, launched her writing career with the publication of "The Moffats" in 1941. Two of her books about the Moffats are Newbery Honor Books, as is "The Hundred Dresses," She won the Newbery Medal for "Ginger Pye" in 1952.

Eleanor Estes book reviews

  • Moffats 5 out of 5

    By Trish, Decatur, GA, Jan 3, 2010

    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... read more

  • The Hundred Dresses 4 out of 5

    By Melissa, Little Rock, AR, Dec 9, 2009

    In third grade, I was Peggy, the character in Eleanor Estes' book, The Hundred Dresses. I don't remember why, but I was mean to a little girl named Kristen. So much so, that my parents, her parents... read more

  • Ginger Pye 3 out of 5

    By Kelly, Laguna Niguel, CA, Nov 13, 2009

    if you love dogs, you'll love this story. i thought it was ok, but then i'm not a big fan of dogs. i had a dog as a child, but it was nothing like ginger pye. very cute story older elementary age... read more

Other Eleanor Estes fans also like these books