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

byE. L. Konigsburg

Who is this book for? Readers who enjoy children's adventures and mysteries.

Topics FriendshipFamily relationshipsComing of ageAnimal companionshipLonelinessGratitudeUnconventional friendshipsSelf-discoveryFinding joy in unexpected placesAppreciating the little thingsIdentityExploration
MoodHopeful, Whimsical
Female protagonist
HumorOccasional Humor
New York City girl Claudia, a mere month shy of being a twelve-year-old, has resolved to run away from home with her younger brother, Jamie. She knows that she could never pull off the classic spur-of-the-moment departure without a destination (inevitably involving having to eat outside with the insects, and cupcakes melting in the sun); so she plans everything to perfection, including their destination: the grand, elegant, beautiful, all-encompassing Metropolitan Museum of Art.However, no sooner have Claudia and Jamie settled into their new home, than they are caught up in the mystery of an angel statue bought by the museum for the bargain price of $225. Is it in fact an as yet undiscovered work by Michelangelo, worth millions? Claudia is determined to find out, and her quest leads her to the remarkable, secretive Mrs. Frankweiler, who sold the statue to the museum - and to some equally remarkable discoveries about herself.Since its first appearance nearly 50 years ago, The Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler has gained a place in the hearts of generations of readers - and has rightly become one of the most celebrated and beloved children's books of all time.

Language

en

Published on

06/04/2015

Pages

192

Format

Paperback

ISBN

9781782690719

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