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From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler

E.L. Konigsburg

Why we're reading this: Set in New York City, with honorable mention to Greenwich, NY.
[close] Set in New York City, with honorable mention to Greenwich, NY.

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Aug 29, 2016 Phaedra rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Winner of the 1968 Newbery Award, this book is still relevant to readers of all ages. Nearly all children have a fantasy of running away at some time in their lives, but for those of us who are not meticulous planners like Claudia or notorious pinch pennies like Jamie, reading about it is the next best thing. Nearly all the adventure with none of the discomfort.

Like some of my favorite running away books, Jamie and Claude escape to a museum (in some other similar books it is a library... I don' ...more

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Feb 19, 2021 Heather rated it it was amazing

A lovely flashback to one of my favorite books

I loved this book as a kid, and rereading it now was nothing short of wonderful. The story is charming and sweet and just the right amount of drama. I've already recommended it to my own daughter, who shared it with a good friend and fellow bookworm. ...more

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Sep 26, 2007 Meredith rated it it was amazing

Just finished reading this aloud to Isabelle (7yrs) She loved it, couldnt get enough and was sad when it was over. Her favorite character was Jamie, the little brother who's in charge of the money and cheats at cards. Interesting to me because I identified more with Claudia the older sister who has the plan and craves defining herself in a new way as a child. This time around I was amused by Mrs. Frankweiler, her lawyer and the butler. Isabelle has requested that we start the book over and read ...more

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Sep 27, 2007 Debbie rated it it was amazing

Claudia is a twelve year old girl who decides to run away from home to make her parents notice and appreciate her. She invites her little brother along and the two hide out at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The arrival of a beautiful statue that may or may not have been created by Michelangelo captivates Claudia. Suddenly, she is on a mission to solve the mystery of Angel.

Adorable coming of age story with some wonderful art references. A classic!

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