LeAnn's review
From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs Basil E. Frankweiler
by E.L. Konigsburg
LeAnn's review
From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg
LeAnn's review
rating:
recommended for: Upper elementary
I actually listened to the CD version of this book with my 5 and 10 year olds, which was very entertaining (the 5 year old went off and listened to it by himself and laughed repeatedly at the character Jamie). The CD version allows Mrs. Frankweiler's voice to carry the story so that she is strong character long before the children meet her.
Having never read this book as a child, I'm glad that my own children got to experience it, especially since we live in New England and can appreciate the setting for the story (although we have yet to step foot in New York's Museum of Fine Arts).
The story centers around Claudia Kincaid, a 6th grader, who decides to run away because she's not appreciated at home (or so she feels). For a twelve year old, Claudia is extremely detail oriented and pragmatic. She plans meticulously and invites her nine-year-old brother Jamie along because she knows that he's saved a lot of money and will spend it wisely. Given that this is a classic adventure with...more
Having never read this book as a child, I'm glad that my own children got to experience it, especially since we live in New England and can appreciate the setting for the story (although we have yet to step foot in New York's Museum of Fine Arts).
The story centers around Claudia Kincaid, a 6th grader, who decides to run away because she's not appreciated at home (or so she feels). For a twelve year old, Claudia is extremely detail oriented and pragmatic. She plans meticulously and invites her nine-year-old brother Jamie along because she knows that he's saved a lot of money and will spend it wisely. Given that this is a classic adventure with...more
