Eleanor Estes

Eleanor Estes

Eleanor Estes was born in West Haven, Connecticut on May 9th, 1906 and passed away at the age of 82 on July 15th, 1988.

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Eleanor Estes Stats: The highest rated book by Eleanor Estes on Book Notification is The Hundred Dresses, a Standalone novel. The second-highest rated book is Ginger Pye (The Pyes #1).

The most read book by Eleanor Estes on Book Notification is The Hundred Dresses, a Standalone novel. The second most read book is The Moffats (The Moffats #1).

Below is a complete list of Eleanor Estes books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series.

List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

List of Short Story Collections in Publication Order

List of Amy and Clarissa Books in Publication Order

# ReadTitle Avg. Year Book Link
1
The Witch Family (With: Edward Ardizzone)
The Witch Family (With: Edward Ardizzone)
1960
2
The Curious Adventures of Jimmy McGee (With: John O'Brien)
1987

List of Picture Books in Publication Order

List of The Alley Books in Publication Order (with Edward Ardizzone)

List of The Moffats Books in Publication Order (with Louis Slobodkin)

List of The Pyes Books in Publication Order (with Edward Ardizzone)

Eleanor Estes: Biography

Eleanor Estes was born on May 9th, 1906. Eleanor passed away July 15th, 1988 at 82 years old. Eleanor Estes was born in West Haven, Connecticut.

Eleanor Estes is probably best known for their Standalone Novels. There are currently 6 novels available. The first standalone was released in 1943 with the novel The Sun and the Wind and Mr. Todd. The most recently released novel was The Lost Umbrella of Kim Chu which was released in 1978.

Eleanor Estes also wrote The Moffats series which has 4 books including The Moffats and The Middle Moffat.

Eleanor Estes: Awards & Accolades

Estes' books have won multiple awards, The Middle Moffat won the John Newbery Medal Awards, Newbery Honor, in 1943. Rufus M. won the John Newbery Medal Awards, Newbery Honor, in 1944. The Hundred Dresses won the John Newbery Medal Awards, Newbery Honor, in 1945. Ginger Pye won the John Newbery Medal Awards, Newbery Medal, in 1952.

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  5. Mark Twain, author of the Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn Series.

Eleanor Estes: F.A.Q

When was Eleanor Estes Born?

Eleanor Estes was born on May 9th, 1906.

When did Eleanor Estes die?

Eleanor Estes died on July 15th, 1988 at 82 years old.

Where was Eleanor Estes Born?

Eleanor Estes was born in West Haven, Connecticut, .

What book awards has Eleanor Estes won?

The Middle Moffat: John Newbery Medal Awards Newbery Honor (1943).
Rufus M.: John Newbery Medal Awards Newbery Honor (1944).
The Hundred Dresses: John Newbery Medal Awards Newbery Honor (1945).
Ginger Pye: John Newbery Medal Awards Newbery Medal (1952).

What was the first book Eleanor Estes wrote?

The first novel written by Eleanor Estes was The Moffats, published in 1941.

What was the most recent book Eleanor Estes wrote?

Their most recently released work was The Curious Adventures of Jimmy McGee on May 1st, 1987.

How many books has Eleanor Estes written?

Eleanor Estes has written 20 books. 6 Standalone Novels, 1 book in the Short Story Collections, 2 books in the Amy and Clarissa Series, 3 books in the Picture Books, 2 books in The Alley Series, 4 books in The Moffats Series, 2 books in The Pyes Series.

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