From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
by E.L. Konigsburg
Claudia isn't enjoying her life at home. In fact, she is downright unhappy and is planning to run away. But, unlike most children that only run away from home when they're mad at their parents, Claudia plans her escape carefully...and invites along her little brother, Jamie (but being the planner that she is, she's really bringing him along because he's good with money)! Not only that, but she runs away to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Figuring it's the perfect place to hide out for a while, Claudia loves the elegance and learning the come with living in an art museum. Although, she and Jamie find there are some difficulties - like where do you wash your clothes?
Just as they are settling in, a new statue arrives at the museum that some think was sculpted by Michelangelo, but no one's really sure. Claudia and Jamie begin a quest to hunt down the identity of the true sculptor, and it eventually leads them towards Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, a nutty, rich lady with too much time on her hands and mischievous way of keeping secrets. She's the original owner of the statue and she might no who made it, but she's not telling. Will Claudia and Jamie be able to solve the mystery before they get caught on their runaway caper? Or will they return home never knowing about the statue's creator and the many secrets kept in the mixed-up files of the unique, elderly woman?
Book review by
Mr. DiScala, Media Specialist
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