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

"From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankwiler" by E.L. Konisburg is an excellent book.It is sort of like a great ig mystery. It is about a young girl named Claudia, who is aroud 11 or 12 years old, and her younger brother Jamie, who is around 9 or so years old. Well to make a long wonderful, nice story short, the two kds run away from home to the Metropolitian Museum of Art, with only about $25.00. The kids do a lot of different things that most children wouldn't do if they ran away from home, but they are great ideas. Well in their vist to the Metropolitian Museum they discover a bueatiful statue called angel. Anyways this is the whole big mystery- no one really knows for sure if Micaelangelo really did this staue or not. Then the children discover ane lderly widow by the name of Mrs. Besil E. Frankwieler. he children use the last of their money, to drive to Mrs. Frankwieler's house in Harford, Connecticut. They spend the night and have a wonderful time at Mrs. Frankwieler's house, they also find a tantalizing mystery. That they can't belive. Mrs. Frankwieler leaves the children a wonderful present in her will. This changes the children's lives forever. To find out what a great present the kids recive you have to read "From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankwieler". This is a fun filled book, that you will never forget. Quote-"She'll be the only women in the world to become a grandmother with never becoming a mother first."

Do you like mysteries of adventure books? Well, if you do then you'll love this book, From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, Written and illustrated by E. L. Konigsburg.

This book is about a young girl and her younger brother who run away. They decide to run away so that when they finally do return they will be much more appreciated by their family. They end up living in the Metropolitan Museum, in New York City. While living in the museum they start to unravel the mystery behind a statue in the museum, which they refer to as "Angel".

From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler is a book for children mostly ages 10 thru 14. That age group would enjoy this book the most because kids at this age can relate to how the characters are feeling in some of their situations. This book is also relatively easy to read and comprehend.

As you read this book, you will begin to notice it is written as a continuous letter. Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler writes the letter. Reading this book in letterform makes it a "quick read". It is considered a "quick read" because; there is not as much dialog, so that way you will not get confused very easily. Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler is acting like a narrator so it is simple to understand and see what is going on.

So... to all of you mysterious and adventurous, early teen readers out there, this is the perfect book for you, From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler.

I picked this book up at a local book store because I was going on vacation. I read a lot of complex books and such, in my profession so I was looking for something simple, easy to read, but very fun and enjoyable. WEll, this book accomplished all of the above.

The book is a great introductory book to a young person who is a pre-teen making a transition into chapter books. Ms. Konigsburg develops the characters well, especially the children, and I promise there are surprises around every corner.

My favorite character in the book has to be Mrs. Frankweiler. She is so mysterious only because she wants to be. I remember many times growing up wishing I had some all-important secret that I could keep to make me important. Then I wondered could I actually keep the secret? Mrs. Frankweiler doesn't just have one important secret she has file cabinets full.

I went to the national Naval Air Museum in Pensacola, FL right after reading this book, and found myself asking where would I hide in here.

I love this book, and would reccomend it to the young and the young at heart. Just when you think you know everything, trust me you know nothing in this book. Even at the end you understand that Mrs. Frankweiler is the master keeper of secrets.

I am a 5th Grade student at Waldron Mercy Academy (AMD). The main characters of this fine book are Claudia and Jamie Kincaid. It is about a ten year old hard-working girl, named Claudia Kincaid, who is tired of doing the same old chores and cleaning up things that she didn't even do! After a little thought, Claudia decides to run away from home. Claudia is broke and needs company, so she decides to bring her brother Jamie, who is incredibly kind and has plenty of money. As soon as they can, Claudia and Jamie Kincaid are on their way to The Metropolitan Museum of Art, in New York City.
One day, when Claudia and Jamie were drifting the streets of New York City, they passed by a beautiful statue named Angel, and couldn't keep their eyes off it. Through this miraculous trip, Claudia and Jamie tried to research who created Angel long ago, and who sold it to The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Well, towards the end of this adventure, Claudia and Jamie found out that Michaelangelo created Angel, and some how, it belonged to Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler before she sold it to The Metropolitan Museum of Art. A few days later, Claudia and Jamie Kincaid met Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler and never knew they would become the best of friends for life! This book is mysterious and pleasurable book to read. I recommend this book for fourth, fifth and sixth graders. You will enjoy this book as much as I did!

The Kincaid children of Connecticut run away because the girl, Claudia decided no one at home appreciates her. She and her brother, Jamie, go to New York City and live at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET). They try to solve a mystery about a statue named "Angel" that was sold to the museum for only $225 by Mrs. Frankweiler. They do find out about the statue and who made it. The reader also finds out about a surprise second secret. That makes this mystery book one of the best I've ever read.
I have visited the Metropolitan Museum of Art with my brother and aunt and it was awesome. Being that I have been there before, it made the book even more interesting to read.

I give the book 5 stars, a must read for all children.

This was the first real novel I ever read on my own. It made me want to get lost in the Metropolitan Museum, too.
Claudia and Jamie ran away from home to prove something to their parents. For this reason, some parents may not want to read this story to their children, in case those children follow the characters' example. I think that if more runaways followed Claudia and Jamie's plan--which was well-thought out and well-carried out, not done in the passion of the moment--then they would get into less trouble. Parents also forget a crucial point: these two characters run away to a MUSEUM.
Claudia and Jamie end up learning new things every day. They join a class that is touring the museum. They visit the UN building. They go to a library to learn more about Michaelangelo. Most importantly, however, they learn how to be friends and not just brother and sister, or "partners-in-crime".
I called this an adventure story with a twist because of the "buried treasure" element. Instead of finding a map and searching for gold, however, Claudia and Jamie discover a mysterious statue that could or could not have been sculpted by Michaelangelo and do all that they can to find out the truth about it. In the end, as in all good adventure stories, they find their "treasure," using all the things they learned during their stay in the museum.
The story also has a moral that the author did not state explicitly as a moral. It is that Claudia did not really want to run away, she just wanted to be different, to have a secret. In the end, she does achieve her goal to be special, which is why she no longer needs to run away to find herself. She already knows who she is. The buried treasure was not just the secret, it was also her identity.

What a fun book! Every child's fantasy is to live in a super-cool place, at least it was mine, and I remember reading this is a child and being SO envious. To live in a museum! Even if for only a week! And to work on the mystery of an statue! Wow! I loved it.
Happily enough, the magic had not worn off when I re-read it today. In Claudia and James, Konigsburg has created real kids, with real emotions and actions. The plot is exciting enough to hold attention, while still maintaining a sense of "this could've really happened!".
There was no moral lesson to be learned it this book--Claudia and James run away and nothing bad happens to them. Matter of fact, they succeed and are rewarded. For that reason, I suppose a bit of parental reminding that running away is dangerous and wouldn't happen like it does in books might be advisable.
Otherwise, it's an enjoyable read for adults and children alike and just might stir up an interest in art and museums. Books that encourage kids to have an interest history or art (like The Egypt Game) need to be recommended as highly as possible. This one will stir the imagination of any receptive child and might start a life-long enthusiasm--it was one of the starting blocks for me.

I first heard about this book on a computer reading game, but I could only read bits and parts of it and when our computer crashed I completely forgot about it.
Then one day I was at the library and I saw this book for sale, but I wasn't sure if it was any good or not. I didn't want to waste my money, so I borrowed it instead. Now I wish I had bought it. This book is fantastic!
It's about a girl named Claudia who is fed up with her boring life, so she decided to run away with her bother Jamie to the Metropolitan Museum of Arts in New York City. There she falls in love with an angel statue that is rumored to have been made by Michelangelo, but no one knows for sure. Claudia takes it upon herself to find out who made it before she goes home. Her quest takes her to the home of the strange Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, where the statues true maker is revealed.
At first I had been hesitant to read this book because I thought it would have magic or some other stuff and nonsense in it, but I was pleasantly surprised. This story is about Claudia and Jamie's search for the statues maker, and it is also pretty realistic. It's interesting to see how they improvise to make life livable in the great Museum.
I think this book is tops, and it is definitely a must-read.

The main characters were Claudia, Jamie and Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler and the main setting was the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Claudia and Jamie were interested in a statue named "Angel" and they tracked down the previous owner, Mrs. Frankweiler. In her mixed-up files, they found that "Angel" was actually made by Michelangelo. They promised not to tell anyone until Mrs. Frankweiler died.
This was not my favorite book to read. I do like mystery books and adventure but this book was sometimes hard to follow because it was told through a story by Mrs. Frankweiler. I was not that interested in kids running away and staying in a museum or that they only found out about the statue in files. My dad said he read the story when he was in 5th grade and he said it was one of his favorite school books. He liked reading about New York and reading the files. It just wasn't that exciting for me. Maybe time and styles have changed?

Among the many books that I read as a child, this one stands out as an exceptional experience -- I read it over and over, and still take it off the shelf from time to time. At the time, it seemed that I was drawn to the excitement of being in the middle of New York City (a holy mecca to me as a kid) and surrounded by the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art; to the humor and cleverness of the writing; and to the joy of discovering, along with Claudia and Jamie, something I hadn't known about the Italian Renaissance. Only recently has it occurred to me that this book stood out so vividly from the crowd because (long before such things became fashionable topics of discussion) it was the only book I read as a young girl that featured a heroine whose concerns extended beyond finding a boyfriend and being pretty and popular. I didn't know it at the time, but Claudia was my model for feminist behavior, junior division. She wanted respect, not a date for the school dance, and that was a concept I could really get my ten-year-old hands around. I would recommend this book to any young girl, who can benefit from seeing a smart, clever, resourceful heroine in action -- but I would also give this to boys, who could benefit from that lesson as well. Rock on, Claudia!

I just read From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E. L. Konigsburg. It's about two kids that run away from home. They go to a big city, hide in a very famous building, and meet an old woman who sold a very expensive statue for cheap because she liked the thrill of it. This book has many surprises along the way. My favorite part was when they met the old woman and made a bargain with her. I really enjoyed this book because it was easy to read. It flowed nicely, like watching a movie in your head. I think you should read it because it is adventurous, has mystery, and is really funny. Like LOL funny.

Of all the books I read and loved as a child, 3 were my absolute favorites -- I read them many, many times, and as an adult, continue to re-read them every few years, and the magic never fades. One is 'Little Women,' one is 'Harriet the Spy,' and one is this book. Each features a spunky, imaginative heroine -- Jo, Harriet and Claudia each are all brave, intelligent and not afraid to make plans and follow through on them. I just found my childhood copy of 'Mixed-up Files' while helping my mom clean out her garage. Right away, I plunked down, in the middle of dust, dirt, boxes, old pictures, etc. and began to read. I was immediately transported back to the thrill of rooting for Claudia and Jamie to escape undiscovered, laughing at their squabbles over grammar and spending money, and wishing I could be 10 years old and discovering the Met for the first time, all over again. As with most great children's books, it's just as enjoyable for adults, and continues to improve with each read (hard to believe that train tickets and cabfare were ever so low -- and what ever happened to automats?) A wonderful, imagination-inducing book!

I read and enjoyed this book a great deal as a child, and it is one of the books that I decided to pick up again as an adult and read with my child before bed. Through the years, it had become a fuzzy reminiscence of what I thought it was and what I thought I remembered. Of course, I shared an obsession with the idea of its subject matter, much like my beloved Wes Anderson did in his film The Royal Tenenbaums. What is the most beautiful about revisiting these books is how much they have changed from what you remember as a child and the perspective they now evoke in adulthood.

As a child, I remember what it was like to be obsessed and mesmerized with the museum sleepover, and the mysterious narrator who was somehow unusually tied to the sculpture at the center of the museum's new acquisitions. The obsessive, adventurous, scouting-level operation planned to foil the plans of adults was both romantic and awakening. Was it any surprise that I got a job at a museum myself in my hometown of Boston soon afterward?

The nostalgia of these moments, and of the narrative itself, of course hit me now. But there was something so much more beautiful that this evoked for me. For one, the idea of doing something beautiful and romantic away from the eyes and expectations of the world is something so valuable. This should be revisited as often as possible before one's time is up, and it is through this experience (one that shouldn't be taken lightly) that life really happens. While structure in a life is important, it is through routine and complacency that we often lose sight of what is important to us and wake up and we are seventy five, diseased on our deathbed. This book is an excellent reminder of that. Through the eyes of Claude and Jaimie, and then juxtaposed through those of Frankweiler, Stromberg, and Sheldon, it is painfully apparent that the time to live is now.

It is also an excellent reminder of magic and wonder in the world that is only experienced on the personal level. What I found most beautiful as an adult is the importance of secrets and connection... "What was the most fun part for you, Claudia?" "First it was hiding. Not being discovered....if I tell, then I know for sure my adventure is over. And I don't want it to be over until I'm sure I've had enough." "The adventure is over. Everything gets over, and nothing is ever enough. Except the part you carry with you" (139-140)… "Claudia doesn't want adventure...Secrets are the kind of adventure she needs. Secrets are safe, and they do much to make you different. On the inside where it counts." I can't think of anything that speaks more to me in terms of the adult, routine life than this, and I think there are many people that it also speaks to.

In many ways, as often as possible, we forget what it means to live and to experience our lives. Through this book, we are reminded the possibility of non-routine and adventure. That there is nothing to be bored about when one makes the adventure in one's own life. This all happens on a personal level, much like death. This life of wonder and secret adventure is what we all need, and may very well be the one thing we need most before we can’t any longer. While it is incidental, this is why I dance – I don't care how I look, or how I act, but just that I dance. It is no one else's business, as far as I am concerned, except that I know that I won't be able to dance one day. In the same manner, these children took a risk (we later learn, with independent results and perspective) to secretly experience life. I'm grateful that they shared the adventure with Frankweiler and me once more.

Young Claudia is ready for the adventure of a lifetime, but nothing exciting ever happens to her. So she decides to set her own adventure in motion by running away from home. Her destination? New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art. With little brother Jamie at her side, this pair of crafty siblings infiltrate the museum, and soon become embroiled in a mystery that baffles museum officials and visitors alike. Claudia and Jamie are eager to help, but how can they provide answers without giving away the fact that they're living in the museum? This fast-paced coming of age classic features a unique premise that will grab the attention of young readers and adults alike. Konigsburg's young duo are smart and sympathetic, and their plan to sneak into the Metropolitan after lights out is so calculated and believable that even the most jaded readers will be hooked.

This book was recommended to me by a number of people, and finally I got ahold of a copy and read it. I was happily surprised! When I looked at the cover, I didn't think it would be my kind of book, but when I actually read it, I was hooked. It is all about a girl and a boy named Claudia and James Kincaid living in a museum and trying to solve a mystery involving a seemingly-priceless statue. Along the way, they must deal with money, security guards, and other dangers. This is a great book if you like mysteries, realistic fiction, or adventures!

I am a 5th grade student that goes to St. Patrick Catholic school and I had to read this book for school. The book From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler is a great book. I think that you should read it because even though it is kind of confusing at first, you get to understand it a little bit better once you get into it. This book has some confusing parts, some adventurous parts, and a couple odd parts here and there. I really hope that you read this book, and I hope that your family does too. The one thing that I didn't really like was that it was kind of confusing, but I'm not saying that you shouldn't read the book. So have fun reading the book From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler!

In the book, From The Mixed Up Files, Claudia and Jamie aare the two main characters. Claudia feels that her family isn't treating her faairly. She desides to take Jamie with her because he saves all his money. He also is the one Claudia thinks most understands her. They decide that they will go to the Mteropolitan Museum because they both would like to see it. As stowaways they find something special that will change their whole aadventure.
I liked this bokk because it haas a lot of adventure to it and has an excellent plot that is easy to foolow. I would recommend this book to you because it is a superior Newbery award book for all kids. I think that this book is a first-class selection because it can show you how to come up with things you don't have. I think that this book is about being without a real home or food sevrved to you. If you don't have an all time favorite book, well then just go to the bookstore and read From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. E. Basil Frankweiler, by E.L. Konigs burg.

The book From the mixed up files of Basil E.Frankweiler is a great book. It's about a girl that wants to runway with her brother from home. The girls name is Claudia and her brothers name is Jamie. Claudia wants to pick her younger brother because he has all the money that he got from his friend by trading cards. They leave the day they have muisc because they take there instruments that day. But they don't take their instruments they put clothes in the cases instead. At the end of the bus ride everyone got off but Claudia and James. When the driver left the two went into the museum. They hid in the bathroom when the museum closed and found a bed to sleep in. They found a sculpture with two rings overlapping. Claudia thought Michaelangelo did it but found it signed "the mixed-up files of Basil E. Frankweiler. I liked this book because it was full of adventures and excitement. I would recommend this book to anyone who would like adventure and excitement in their reading.

This book has stood out in my mind throughout the years as one of my favorite books I read when I was a kid. This is because of the wonderful story that was so different than anything I was reading.

This is the story of Claudia and her brother Jamie. Claudia is upset because, being the only girl in the family, she feels that her brothers just sit around while she does all of the work. She decides to run away and takes Jamie with her.

They run away to the Metropolitan museum of art. They have to try to survive on the little money they have and not be caught be the museum staff.

While in the museum they see "The Angel." This sculpture contains the very interesting mystery which is sustained throughout the book.

This book was so much fun to read. I have read it at least three times. Jamie and Claudia's relationship make the book so funny and the storyline is so great that it makes this book hard to put down.

I read The Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankwieler. If you are a beginning reader, I wouldn't recommend this book. This is a clue/puzzle book. Claudia plans to run away and takes Jamie,her brother, to go with her. In this book their adventures are funny,cool,and weird,such as the time Jamie had to sleep in a bathroom stall. He heard someone washing their hands in the sink,and figured it was somebody visiting the museum. But it ended up to be a janitor filling up his bucket! Can you imagine if you were the janitor! But later Claudia found a statue named "Angel",whom everyone thought was done by Michalangel. Soon "Angel" becomes more important to Claudia than running away. Read this book to see the truth about "Angel". Do you think Michalangelo did it,or not? This book was a good book,but if your looking for a mystery,I wouldn't turn here. But if your looking for an adventure,make your way through the crowd to by this great book!

I read this book for the first time about 10 to 12 years ago, and I was recently delighted to discover I still had a battered copy in my collection. Parents and educators, I recommend this book for so many reasons, I know I can't even begin to list them all. Claudia and Jamie are great characters, having real strengths and weaknesses and complications. Claudia especially is a nice female character for young girls to read about, as she is the mischievious instigator of this runaway escapade. While I find this book to be fun and challenging for juveniles, I felt I could not give it 5 stars. The reason is that the book is very dated, having been written in the late '70s. The topic and characters are still quite pertinent and delightful, however there are some vocabulary and culture issues that will have to be addressed by a parent or educator. This should not, however, keep you from introducing your child to these characters, but only serve as a warning that you will have to be actively involved with your child's experience of this book. I highly recommend it, and hope you enjoy Claudia and Jamie's adventures in the big city ;).

This book is filled with ups and downs. It tells you how to survive in the outside world. Claudia (12) and Jamie (8) travel to the authentic Metropolitan Museum Of Art. It is very interesting to see the pair of them try to endure many weeks away from home with only about twenty-four dollars and sixty-eight cents. If you think about that amount of money, and that they have to have three meals a day, that doesn’t seem a lot. Especially when there are two people to feed. After they get a better handle on the basics, such as sleeping, and getting food, they find out about angel. Claudia gets so interested about angel that she went to Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler’s house to find out more about it. She has lots of files and one of them has information about angel.

The author wrote it so that you just have to finish reading that book. BE CARFUL, because once you start reading it, you may never put it down!

When I read this as a kid, Claudia bugged me. A *lot*.

Reading it out loud to my own family, Claudia does not get on my nerves as much, but I still like Jamie better. Interesting stories-within-stories, and a mystery to solve.

The ridiculousness of the situation -- two children runaway to the art museum -- is so far-fetched in 2012, it is unimaginable for my kids. The story never could happen. It was unbelievable back when it was written, too -- I try to explain. It's just for fun. But my kids get swept up in the security cameras in trains and buses, museums and restaurants, libraries and everywhere, in the ubiquitous television amber alerts, in the complete impossibility of disappearing. It's supposed to be fun, I say. Like the Cricket in Times Square.

So they listened (avidly) and laughed at the good parts, and enjoyed it.

A couple of parent notes: one or two pages go on and on about dope-pushing and dope-taking. Other than that, this is an non-objectionable Newbery winner. Absent parents, of course. Nice vocabulary.

E.L. Konigsburg wrote, From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, a Newberry children or teens book. The book is about two children running away from their house and staying at the Metropolitan Museums of Art. The obstacles they go through to live independently include regrets from going anyway. It reminds you how much you care about your parents. While at the museum the kids find a mysterious puzzle that has clues that to an unexpected conclusion. There are no weaknesses in this book. I read this book because my Aunt is the author. I am not saying this book is good because I am related to the Author but because it is a fantastic and interesting novel. I totally recommend this book to anyone. There is also other books of hers that have won Newberry medals. A movie has been made to go with the book if you are more of a movie kind of guy.

Do you like mysteries of adventure books? Well, if you do then you'll love this book, From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, Written and illustrated by E. L. Konigsburg.

This book is about a young girl and her younger brother who run away. They decide to run away so that when they finally do return they will be much more appreciated by their family. They end up living in the Metropolitan Museum, in New York City. While living in the museum they start to unravel the mystery behind a statue in the museum, which they refer to as "Angel".

From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler is a book for children mostly ages 10 thru 14. That age group would enjoy this book the most because kids at this age can relate to how the characters are feeling in some of their situations. This book is also relatively easy to read and comprehend.

As you read this book, you will begin to notice it is written as a continuous letter. Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler writes the letter. Reading this book in letterform makes it a "quick read". It is considered a "quick read" because; there is not as much dialog, so that way you will not get confused very easily. Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler is acting like a narrator so it is simple to understand and see what is going on.

So... to all of you mysterious and adventurous, early teen readers out there, this is the perfect book for you, From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler.

Claudia and Jaime are two very intelligent characters that enlighten the reader as to the workings of a child's mind. Claudia, as the main character, always thinks of interesting ways for her and Jaime to live inside the Metropolitan Museum of Art. It is a fantasy of everyone to be locked in a museum or store after all of the other people are gone. This book is a way for the reader to experience that feeling without the fear of being arrested! I believe that anyone who reads this story will become inspired by the Kincaids and find themselves wanting to learn more. The children have so much fun without hurting others or making fun of others as happens in some children's novels. Claudia is a definite role model for young girls and keeps the book interesting despite the academic undertones of Claudia and Jaime's reasons for visiting Mrs. Frankweiler. PARENTS-read this to your children to get them excited about reading.

This book is pretty disappointing. First of all why would run away from your family if you know it will break their heart? I understand if you have problems with your family but you confront them not run away from them! One of the main characters, Claudia, is sooooo incredibly mean and unremorseful to her brother who she CHOSE to bring with her. If I was him I would go back home without her! She always screaming at him and correcting him and uuuuggghhh…it just gets so irritating. Other than that I find unrealistic that they happen to just not get caught or found at all. Otherwise I think the story had good intensions and a good plot but just didn't completely stick with me. Sorry!!!

I don't understand why people find this book to be so great. His 5th grade class was reading this and I picked up the book and read it. Although my son liked the suspense, because it is well-written, there is absolutely NO REDEEMING QUALITIES. It's okay to run away and to steal and cheat without any remorse, and there is never an apology for all this. I teach my kids that there should NEVER be secrets held from their mom and dad, and that they should feel comfortable to talk to us about anything. This book teaches kids that secrets are okay because they make you who you are and that makes you different. Do what you want to know yourself, even at the cost of no regards for your loved ones. Think only about yourself and go for the adventure you want. I REALIZE THIS IS WRITTEN through the perspective of THE ELDERLY RICH and LONELY LADY, it is still a piece of crap.

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~ * ~ I 'd love to be able to give this book 6 * * * * * * stars! I think it is absolutely outstanding. The author certainly understands the point of view of grade school age young people!
~ * ~ I read this in 6th grade and fell in love with it immediately. Almost 40 years later, I can recall the details perfectly!
~ * ~ Claudia, in about 6th grade, thinks life is passing her by, and plans to run away. She actually has a fairly ingenious plan to run away and stay in the Museum. She brings her younger brother for his common sense, and more importantly, his larger savings of pocket money.
~ * ~The description of their "getaway", living and playing in the museum is as compelling as any adventure story. The mystery heats up when they think they spot a famous artist's signature mark on a sculpture in the museum/ Claudia finds her self surprisingly dedicated to the mission to find out the truth about the sculpture,
~ * ~This adventure story is so fantastic, yet believable. The characters are very believable ordinary kids, who have taken an extraordinary step. I recommend this for young readers, age 10-13, with 6 stars ******!!

This book is one of the best ever written. I'm listening to it on tape as I write these words. It is so wonderful because it is entertaining and funny and mysterious and adventurous and everything that good books should be.
Claudia Kincaid is tired of the boring suburban life. She wants to get away, so she decides to run away to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in Mew York City. She chooses her rich and smart-alecky brother Jamie as a companion. There, they hide out and discover a mystery that they just have to solve.
This book is great from page 1. It flies by and as you flip and flip and flip the pages you suddenly realize you're near the end and don't want to stop. The book was written in the 60's but hasn't dated a bit. I suspect that it never will, becuase kids will always be the same, and E.L. Konigsburg's writing will be just as good in 50 years as it is now. This is a book for all kids and adults to read and to treasure.

I read this book in fifth grade, and while I moderately enjoyed it then, I can now further appreciate the literary talents E.L. Konigsburg employs throughout.
The tale of two siblings who lead a life away from home creates a sense of adventure and intrigue. The characters are well developed, as are the endless details used to describe the fountains in which Claudia and Jamie bathe, school groups with which they tour, and other elements.
The suspense comes in when a new work of art is exhibited, and the siblings will stop at nothing to determine its origin. This leads them to Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, which provides for many more pages of excitement and enthralling dialogue between two young "runaways" and an older woman full of insight. The story is on its way to become a modern classic, full of all the elements of an excellent children's book to be cherished by many.

E.L. Kongsburg "From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler is a really exciting book. In the book, Claudia decides to run away from her boring life. She carefully plans everything, but soon her plan is destroyed by her irritating brother, Jamie. Jamie agrees to accompany her and be her `sidekick'. The siblings decide to runaway to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. They pack their clothes in their musical instruments cases and board the train to go to New York.

In the museum, Claudia and Jamie see the beautiful art masterpiece "Angel", which is sculptured by Michelangelo. They look around the sculpture, Angel, and to their surprise, they suspect it might be a fake. After living in the museum for a while, they found out that Mrs. Frankweiler was the one who gave "Angel" to the museum; the siblings decide to pay her a visit.

I read this book in elementary school and remember that I enjoyed it, but reading it again twenty years later, it was both familiar and fresh. This time around I read the 35th anniversary edition and I'm glad the author addressed the discrepancies between reading it upon initial publication in 1967 and reading it in the 21st century in her afterword. Sure, there are aspects of it that are outdated, but the story itself is timeless. I can see how it would engage a child and perhaps instill a curiosity about art or museums or New York. When reading it as a child, I remember envying Claudia's independence and spontaneity, and even now, the sense of adventure was just as prevalent. I love revisiting old favorites, and this book was no exception.

When I was eleven, we were read this book in class by a teacher who, ( for 1971 and today), was very enlightened indeed. I never forgot it. Recently, I searched bookstores the world over until I found it. My 12 year old daughter and 13 year old son read it and felt the same sense of (dare I say it) empowerment I felt. We can all gain from the idea that we can do anything and that older people in our lives mean so much, even if we don't see it, even if those older people lived forty or four hundred years ago. Unconsciously it might have inspired me to do what I wanted to do and not what society expected me to do, and to use resources in the most sensible way. But probably not, it was just such a fun read! The true test of children's literature-how many generations will enjoy this book?? Plenty I'll bet -- don't miss it!

The Mixed Up files is a well developed book that carefully weaves humor into a story filled with anticipatory thrills and childhood adventure. It is one I'd recommend for anyone's library.

As a child, this was one of my go to books.

Why?

Because Claudia, the main character, was someone I understood. Let's face it, kids will, at some point, feel underappreciated, especially when they have siblings. (I mean what older sib hasn't had more rules and responsibilities than their younger sibs and what young sib hasn't had to follow in the shadow of the elder?) And when a child is entering their teenage years, fairness is of the utmost importance.

Claudia jumps right into that inner turmoil and splashes around in it. She also takes matters into her own hands. While I certainly hope that young readers don't use this book as a guide for running away, I think they can appreciate, as I did as a child, Claudia's steps toward independence as well as her insatiable curiosity.

Throughout this book, Claudia works to solve the mystery of the Angel. She needs to know the answer. And I think those who read this book as a child also need the answer.

That said, I also think that the readers and Claudia need more than answer. They need the process, the journey. To know that they can answer their own questions through hard work and ingenuity, and thus don't need to rely on others to tell them the answer

There is a sense of accomplishment that comes with independence, a sort of growth that readers can still appreciate as an adult.

Boy, could I relate to this book. I read when I was younger and it was one of those books that I related to. I, like the main character am the only girl with three younger brothers. The main character just wants to get away for awhile, but she can't do it herself. After watching all her brothers carefully she chooses her brother that makes the most money. With a very limited budget the two decide to run away to New York City. Oh, and in a museum. sounds easy enough, eh? It is for them. The main character has been planning for weeks and she has it all figured out. This book was hilarious and one I read in one sitting. I enjoyed every minute of it! I recommend this book to everyone!

If you are looking for a book to entertain yourself at the library,I think you should look for a book called The Mixed-Up Files of Mrs.Basil E. Frankweiler. It is long, and if you are a slower reader who likes to read slow, it might take you a little while to finish. The book has ten chapters. It is mainly about a girl and a boy who run away from home. They run away to live in a museum. During the time they are living at the museum, they face lots of hard things, like staying away from being caught by the watch man.
I think this is a good book because it makes you wonder and think about the story after you finish it. I think you should read it. Have fun! –Hope F. 8yo

One issue I have with this story is that the two main characters run away from home and never get punished for this. They only benefit from their running away and even inherit a famous statue. There are many lessons learned while they are away, such as teamwork, getting along and money managing. The brother and sister form a special bond, which may never have happened, if they hadn't run away. This story is hard to put down and is full of times when you hold your breath in fear for the children. The inner and outer voices of the children, Claudia especially, are witty, true and ring home for many of us. One such time is when Claudia wants to teach her parents a little "Claudia appreciation". Everyone has felt under-appreciated and feels for Claudia and her impressions. This is a definite read aloud or group study book. Some discussion may be needed on the real danger that the kids were in and the things that went right, but could have gone drastically wrong. Discussions of better choices than running away would also need to be breached.

It’s funny what books stay with you after many years. When I went to Washington DC I looked for the museum with the fountain and even found one.... not realizing that we were talking about the met. But as an adult this book is still lovely. And to the fountains in which we can bath and get an income, I applaud you.

As I child I would have wanted to be Claudia: brave enough to run away, worldly enough to live in a museum, and smart enough to figure out the "cupid" mystery. But having read it only a few days ago, as an adult, I'd like to have written some of lines author E.L. Konigsburg attributed to her narrator Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler. Here are two examples:

"Happiness is excitement that has found a settling down place, but there is always a little corner that keeps flapping around."

"...Some days you must learn a great deal. But you should also have days when you allow what is already in you to swell up inside of you until it touches everything. And you can feel it inside you. If you never take time out to let that happen, then you just accumulate facts, and they begin to rattle around inside of you. You can make noise with them, but never really feel anything with them. It's hollow."

Note: Find a new edition that contains Ms. Konigsburg's Afterword. You'll like her discussion of things around and in the museum that have change, or stayed the same, since she wrote the book.

This is a classic family book, read to my now grown children, and now being read by my grandchildren (age 9). The Museum is clearly described and enticing, the feelings of being underappreciated in a big family are described "spot on" and the safety of the runaways is gently described. Clearly written, cleverly illustrated, and a good family read.

"From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler" by E.L. Konigsburg takes place in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. This book is an adventurous fiction. The main characters of the story are Claudia, a 12 year old girl who loves adventure, Jamie, an 8 year old boy who is rich, and Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, an old lady who is so rich that she has an elevator in her house. In this book, Claudia and Jamie run away from home and stay in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. They find out about a statue of an angel that people think was carved by the master Michelangelo. Claudia and Jamie spend days finding out about Michelangelo and the angel sculpture. They go to Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler's house to find out if she knows if Michelangelo made Angel. Will Jamie and Claudia ever go home? Will they solve the mystery of Angel? Find out in "From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler." I only gave it 4 stars because the book seemed long and was boring to me at the beginning, but it got better. I would recommend this book for kids in fourth grade and up.

This 1967 story of a brother and sister running away from home to live in a museum -- and the old lady chronicling their adventure -- is simply darling. Two kids on their own in New York City without their parents' knowledge would ordinarily be terrifying, but author E.L. Konigsburg strikes a good balance between showcasing the children's ignorance of possible dangers and shielding them from those dangers herself. (This is also a book aimed at younger readers, who will probably be less concerned about what the parents must be going through when they discover their children missing, even as adult readers find it hard to shake that thought.) The kids feel believable for their age, and their bickering is both adorable and instantly recognizable to anyone who grew up with siblings. A quick, charming read.

Claudia doesn't feel appreciated--she has to do the laundry AND the dishes while her younger brothers sit around. Just to teach her family a lesson, she's running away.

But Claudia's smarter than most. Instead of packing a suitcase and "subtly" saying good-bye to mommy and daddy, she's planned out every detail. She'll even bring along her most likeable brother, Jamie, mostly for his financial aid, but also because he has the greatest sense of adventure. Together they escape to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Now Claudia is living in style and independence, but she still feels the same...until a statue from the Italian Renaissance changes her life forever-- and leads her to the mysterious and wealthy recluse Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler.

Have you ever wondered about running away from home? Well, Claudia did. And she planned her escape very carefully. She would take one of her brother's, Jamie with her. They would both live very comfortably at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. She would be gone long enough to teach her parents a lesson. Everything went as planned. Then, Claudia set her eyes on a beautiful angel sculpture. Everyone wants to find out who made "Angel". Claudia is determined to find out the maker of it. The answer lies with the former owner of the statue, Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler. Join Claudia and Jamie on their adventure to solve the mystery!

I liked the book very much. The adventure in the story was exciting. I can relate myself to some characters in the book such as Claudia. We both plan very carefully for anything and we both know what it feels like to be the oldest child in the family. I was surprised to find out that Jamie gambles and cheats (so much for an innocent boy). There were some things that I didn't like in the book. For example, it didn't tell you from whose point of view the story was written from. You found out in the middle of the book. Also, some parts of the story were confusing. I had to read those parts more than two times.

As you go on reading the book you have the urge to finish the whole story to find out the answer. It's hard to put the book down in the middle of the story. I recommend this book to anyone who likes adventure and mystery books. Boy or girl, big or small, this is a great book to read.

-Namrata Garg

I feel funny reviewing books that are older than I am (this was published in 1967), but I will share what I thought. I thought this was a cute story, and I don't know how I missed this one when I was young...it seems like it would have been just my style! And, except for a few details (such as how much things cost and the fact that Claudia wears a petticoat), it doesn't feel like it's outdated. I thought a couple of parts were particularly funny, like when Claudia and Jamie find an unopened candy bar on the ground, and Jamie wants to eat it. Claudia says "You better not touch it. It's probably poisoned or filled with marijuana, so you'll eat it and become either dead or a dope addict." How funny!

Winner of 1967 Newbery Medal. Konigsburg delights me in this excellent tween novel. Her writing is realistic and witty--often quite funny. She does a superb job on her characterizations of Claudia (12) and her brother Jamie (8) as they run away from home to hide out in The Metropolitan Museum of Art. (They sleep in the royal bed and wash in the fountain.) When a statue of an angel arrives, perhaps by Michelangelo (not even the experts are sure), Claudia makes it her job to discover the sculptor--and discovers much about herself along the way. A "must read" for tweens. I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

Claudia and Jamie Kincaid run away from home to the Metropolitan Museum in New York. They hope to go back home and be different. They have found a statue called "Angel." People believe that Angel was designed and created by Michealangelo but is is not confirmed yet that he is the sculptor. Claudia and Jamie are out on an adventure trying to confirm he made it. They go to Mrs. Frankweiler's house and get a lot of information from her and about her.
I liked this book a lot because I like adventure books. This is definitely an adventure book because Claudia and Jamie are sneaking in the museum, hiding, and the whole running away part is scary because I didn't know if they would get caught, or not get the sketch from Mrs. Frankweiler.

This Newbery award winner is about Claudia and Jamie, two kids who run away from home. They leave the suburbs and head to New York where they stay in none other than the Metropolitan Museum of Art. They sleep in an old bed in the French section. They hide in the bathrooms. They even take baths in a fountain (and get paid for it, sort of)! But when a new exhibit comes in, the fun really starts. The Angel is beautiful, exquisite, and mysterious. The question: is the sculpture really done by Michelangelo? Claudia and Jamie will do anything to find out. I think I loved the book mostly because I really liked the idea of living in a museum. This book is good for all ages, but I expected it to be longer.

The Mixed up Files is a strange title for a book about two kids that run away. But getting over that small detail, the story is interesting and it was fun to follow the kids in their adventure, which of course involves more than just running away.
From the start, I liked the writer's style, where she states Claudia was "not running from somewhere, but to somewhere." She took her brother, because he had money, and hid out in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. What a place to run to.
Read this book because you want to, not because some teacher assigns it. You won't regret it. I would also recommend two books featuring kids taking action to solve problems for themselves: Holes, and Abby and the Bicycle Caper.

I think you have to be a kid or a kid at heart to properly understand the magic of this book. What kid did not dream of running away? Here is a girl, a very practical girl, who makes that dream come true. She and her younger brother create an elaborate plan to run away and hide in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Remember, this was written before huge advancements in security. As they live an awesome life in a museum, they allow themselves to become part of a possible mystery.

This is an exciting and smartly-written book that manages to laugh at itself and his characters while still making you love everyone connected to this clever story.

Stumbling across this book as a child was like finding buried treasure - who knew that such a wonder existed? A book about children that doesn't talk down to them, that assumes they are smart and interested and capable?

It renewed my appreciation of museums, which I have passed down to my own children, taking them for explorations when they were still in strollers.

Now, at 8 and 6, they love museums, and art, and history, AND THIS BOOK, just as much as I did.

Claudia is just like my big sister. She is smart and when she decides to do somethihng, she never quits until she has done it! Claudia decides to run away from home with her little brother. They hide on their school bus all the way into New York City. Claudia wants to go the the Museum but Jamie wants to camp out. They both are happy when they camp out in the museum hiding from guards. Claudia sees an angel statue and wants to know who made it. They take a taxi to a mansion of the lady who donated it. She lets them look through her files to solve the mystery. In the end they find what they were looking for! And their parents find them too! This book is exciting and funny too!

The recent death of the author, E. L. Konigsburg, inspired me
to read this book. That and a recent visit to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. You could write a long series about all the adventures to be had in that Museum. Konigsburg does much more. She takes us into the heads of the children and shows us what they think and how they think. She writes about an adventure that all of us wish we could have. The book is as fresh as the flowers in the Great Hall. It will be read with joy by
adults and children.

This was a good book about two children who runaway from their homes in Connecticut to the Met in NYC. They find a very interesting
statue of an angel. However, I do not like the ending in the Mixed up Files of Mrs. Basil e Frankweiler. It was a very strange twist to the story,. which I think would have been better with out.

From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Bail E. Frankweiler was a pretty good book. Claudia and Jamie Kinciad are part of an ordinary family, until they decide to run away. It's Claudia's idea, but Jamie was invited to go with her. When they run to hide at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, they discover a mystery that they need to solve; who sculpted Angel? They find clues everywhere, and get help from other people. Was their mystery solved? Read the book and find out.
I liked this book because I like mysteries and history. You may learn a lot about Michelangelo, you may not. Buy it, borrow it, do something to see what you learn.

Claudia just didn't feel appreciated at home. When she decides to run away she realizes that she doesn't have quite enough money to go alone. So she carefully chooses a trusty sidekick (her brother Jamie), for two reasons (1) he can keep his mouth shut and (2) because he has money. Claudia decides to go to the art museum. Even though they have to stand on the toilets in the restrooms. She has decided that they would go to a different exhibit each day. That's when they see angel. A beautiful sculpture that some people believe was Michelangelos or not. Was it Michelangelos? Will Jamie and Claudia get caught? Read this book to find out.

Claudia just didn't feel appreciated at home. When she decides to run away she realizes that she doesn't have quite enough money to go alone. So she carefully chooses a trusty sidekick (her brother Jamie), for two reasons (1) he can keep his mouth shut and (2) because he has money. Claudia decides to go to the art museum. Even though they have to stand on the toilets in the restrooms. She has decided that they would go to a different exhibit each day. That's when they see angel. A beautiful sculpture that some people believe was Michelangelos or not. Was it Michelangelos? Will Jamie and Claudia get caught? Read this book to find out.

This is about a sister (Claudia) and her younger brother (Jamie) who run away from home to go to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. They are there for a little while when there is a mystery regarding a sculpture that the museum recently acquired. The children start to investigate the mystery behind the sculpture, which leads them to house of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, the woman who sold the sculpture to the museum. She eventually reveals the secret of the sculpture to the children, but under the restriction that they are not allowed to tell anyone until after she passes away. After finding out the secret, the children return home with the help of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler. There are few pictures in this story since it is a chapter book meant for children ages 8 through 12. The few pictures that are in this book though are black and white pictures and are almost like rough sketches. The pictures are used to supplement the text without overpowering it. The drawings of the children and of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler look like sketches one would see today of people. This book is classic book that captivates me every time I read it.

I think Jamie di worth $4 because he's more enthusiastic then most seven year olds. His personality constists of many characteristics. He uses intelligence when he saves money and only spends money on urgent things. Jamie comes with $24.68 of his own money. That will profit you with $20.68. Next, Jamie posseses a great amount of sneakness. Jamie sneaks when he gambles with his freind by cheating.Finally Jamie posseses a great amount of imagination.Also he thinks about camping out in hte woods, and pretended to stay in a resturant.Jamie uses his fabulous imagination. In conclusion, Jamie has a lot of interesting character traits.

From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
By: E.L. Konigsburg
Reviewed By: J. Soon
From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler is about two children named Jamie and Claudia Kincaid who are running away from home. They ran away because they couldn't stand having their parents around. Where are they going? Their Destination: The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Once they got there, they checked out the Italian Renaissance Section, and they found an angel statue made out of marbel. They think that this masterpiece is made by Michealangelo. So now, their job is to determine wheter it is made fom Michelangelo or not. They go to the previous owner, Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler. Now she tells Jamie and Claudia that they have one hour to find the answer in one of her huge drawers of files! Will they ever find it in time???
I liked this book because it had alot of suspense in it.
I didn't like some parts of this book because there were too little dialogue. For me, I think that dialogue is the part that is humor and fun. But sometimes it isn't. ... Some serious parts are ok, but not alot.
My favorite part in the book was when they had to find the file to get the answer. I liked it because it also had alot of suspense when the time was running out to get the file. ...I coul see how hard Jamie and Claudia are working to get that file. I really enjoyed this book alot, especially the end.

From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
E.L. Konigsburg
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From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler is about a girl named Claudia and her little brother, Jamie in their adventure. Claudia is the eldest child in her family and feels that there is some injustice in her situation. She always has to do the dishes every night, while her younger brothers get away from it. She decides to run away to the Metropolitan Museum of Art with her companion Jamie, who has a lot of money and a radio that she can have access to. When they arrive at the museum, Claudia learns about the new statue of an angel made out of marble. Claudia wants to find the maker of the statue, but the experts of the museum do not know. Her journey to find the mysterious maker leads to the former owner Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler. After Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler tells her the creator, Claudia and her brother are given a ride back home.
This was a good book because it talked of the difficulties of running away. It was fun reading how Claudia had everything planned out on her escape to the museum. She even thought of a companion to help her on her adventure "She chose Jamie, the second youngest of her three younger brothers. He could be counted on to be quiet, and now and then he was good for a laugh. Besides, he was rich; unlike most boys his age, he had never even begun collecting baseball cards. He saved almost every penny he got." Claudia would complain to Jamie how she wanted to take the taxi, but he would always insist that they should walk and save the $24.43 that they had for food and emergencies. While they were taking a bath in the museum's fountain they also dug up some money. For the two children they thought that having only having Macaroni and Cheese was a delicacy.
It was interesting to believe that Claudia felt that she wasn't very important, especially being the eldest daughter. She felt that the reason she didn't want to go back home was because she wanted to be different. " " Simply because it is a secret. It will enable her to return to Greenwhich different." " This quote makes me believe that Claudia won't go home until she finds about the maker of the statue that she treasures. Her spirit is very strong and always set their heart out to what they really want to do. Even though she is extremely bossy, she has a good heart that always means well.
My favorite part of the book is when Claudia and Jamie are escaping to the museum. It made me go to the end of my seat, wondering the next part of the plan that had been so detailed. While you are reading this part it is suspenseful, marvelous, brilliant, and momentarily funny. As the brother and sister were coming out of the bus, Jamie pants were falling down because of all the pennies, dimes, and nickels that he won in card games. The total amount of all the coins that he won was $24.43. The book would introduce new threats to the escape or other times if they would be caught. I enjoyed this book because it was adventure slash brother and sister relationship course.

I read this book as a child, and was always impressed with how 2 children could be so successful in running away, living in a museum and solving a mystery. Even now almost 30 years later, I still remember parts in the story where I could actually visualize them sleeping in the big bed. Bathing in the fountain.

This is truly a story for children to read and enjoy.

My daughter received this as a gift and we read it together. I remember reading it when I was younger but couldn't recall many (if any) of the details. It was an enjoyable book and she liked it a great deal. There are a few references in there that were a bit advanced for her (she's in 2nd grade) but nothing I was too worried about.

My mother bought me this book when I was seven years old. She gave me a brief synopsis -- a brother and sister run away and live in the museum. Naturally, my curiosity was fully aroused and I just had to read this book! I did and loved it! I read it several times from ages 7 - 9. To this day, I can remember the goosebumps I had from reading about Claudia and Jamie remaining on the school bus, ready to sneak off to the train station. I laughed aloud at the thought of them taking a bath in the museum fountain. They were the most original, the most resourceful and by far and away the most interesting and captivating runaways ever to grace the pages of literature. I still have my old copy from my childhood. It is something I will always treasure.

The plot of this novel may sound familiar: a young woman and young man, caught inside a museum they cannot leave, are trying to solve the mystery around a secret code they have found on a piece of Renaissance artwork. However, unlike a recent bestseller, this book was intentionally written at a junior high school comprehension level, and by a legitimate author-not some Dandy in a Brown sport coat with few original ideas. (This is not to suggest that hack plagiarized this novel, as though it were his Holy Grail-perhaps little more than a Pendulum swinging through his illumination; or a Legacy he does not acknowledge.)
I first read the book as a child, and now, 25 years later, I remember it fondly as one of those novels that helped shape my way of thinking. When I recently purchased it again, I was just as impressed with the quality of the storytelling. This book should rightly be considered not only one of the classics of young adult literature, but all literature.
Not bogged down with pointless plot twists or predictable betrayals, this book is short, yet dense with imagery. The characters are sympathetic and their reactions to extraordinary circumstances are credible. I would happily read this book six times before I read The DaVinci Code again.

If you ever go to the Metropoliton Museam after reading this book, it makes everything seem more spectacular! I brought this book to New York with me and finished it the day before we went to the Museam. It was really fun pointing out where Claudia and Jamie picked up pennies out of the fountain. And seeing the old bed that they slept in. I think this book really made my experience seem even more "alive" It is about a girl and her brother who runaway from home and hide out in the museam. I would get this book if you are looking for something interesting and addictive to read.

From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
By: E.L. Konigsburg
Reviewed By: J. Soon
From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler is about two children named Jamie and Claudia Kincaid who are running away from home. They ran away because they couldn't stand having their parents around. Where are they going? Their Destination: The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Once they got there, they checked out the Italian Renaissance Section, and they found an angel statue made out of marbel. They think that this masterpiece is made by Michealangelo. So now, their job is to determine wheter it is made fom Michelangelo or not. They go to the previous owner, Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler. Now she tells Jamie and Claudia that they have one hour to find the answer in one of her huge drawers of files! Will they ever find it in time???
I liked this book because it had alot of suspense in it.
I didn't like some parts of this book because there were too little dialogue. For me, I think that dialogue is the part that is humor and fun. But sometimes it isn't. ... Some serious parts are ok, but not alot.
My favorite part in the book was when they had to find the file to get the answer. I liked it because it also had alot of suspense when the time was running out to get the file. ...I coul see how hard Jamie and Claudia are working to get that file. I really enjoyed this book alot, especially the end.

Do you like adventure, mystery and fun? Well then this is the book for you. It is about a girl named Claudia (11), and her brother, Jamie(9); they decided to run away to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. They worked together which helped them to survive many days and nights in the museum. I learned that you should work together no matter who it is you are working with; your brother, your sister, a friend, or even Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler! I'd love to tell you more, but I can't spoil the story befroe you read "From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler."

This book is one of the best books I've ever read. It has a thrilling amount of suspense. It's about a girl that wants to runaway because she thinks she's not cool. She takes her brother and they hide out in a museum. The museum workers have a hunch that one of the statues in the museum was made by Michaelangelo. They go do a lot of research and they're almost positive that Michaelangelo sculpted it, So they go to the lady that sold the statue to the museum. She finally tells them who sculpted it. Could it be Michaelangelo? You'll have to read this book to find out.

Claudia had it all planned perfectly. She would run away from home with her younger brother Jamie...of course they want to run away to someplace warm, so they chose the Metropolitan Museum in New York City...once they got inside the museum, it was easy...except that one time when Jamie was almost caught.
A janitor found Jamie in the museum after it was closed and asked where he can from...Jamie's reply "My mom says I came from heaven."
Find out how Claudia and Jamie survive inside the museum and solve a mystery about a statue within the museum.

I really liked this book I think it is a must read because it is about two kids that run away from home. They run away because they think they are being treated unfairly. In the book they decide to run away to the museum.In the middle of the book is what I think was the best because it is where they are in the museum and they are researching a sculpture. In the end of the story they go to Mrs. basil E. Frankweiler's house because they find out that Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler might know about the sculpture and she did and had a whole file of it but there was a catch and it was that you had to find the file within 1hour. If you want to know more about it you have to read it.

In this book a girl named Claudia and her brother Jamie run away from their home. They hide in a museum called The Metropolitan Museum of Art. A Beautiful statue called Angel catches Claudia's eye. She is compelled to have a question answered that even baffles the experts; who made this beautiful work of art? These two do almost everything in their power to solve this puzzling mystery. I recommend this book for all ages. No matter how old you are, how young you are, like me, I guarantee you'll find how these two siblings interact together is quite funny!

Really cool story about a girl who decides to run away. She brings her brother. They hide away at the Metropolitan Art Museum. They find a statue and decide to study about it. They find out that it might be Michaelangelo's work and tell the Museum by a letter. They learn that Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler sold the statue in an auction. They go to her house and ask her. she tells them to find the file containing her secret about the statue. Will they ever find the file - they have one our!!?? Read on to find out. Will they ever get home??

This book is perfect for anyone looking for a short and delightful read that will cheer you up. It makes a perfect car of plane trip book, or for any occasion when you need a light read. The book has a very well thought out plot. The simple yet suspenseful story line keeps you turning the page. E.L. Konigsburg provides spectacular detail which gives perfect imagery of the children sneaking through the halls of the museum. The book takes you through a great adventure, tweaking the story and making it turn at every chapter so you don't know what will happen next!
The book also has a few negatives. This is why I didn't give it the full five stars. If you want a book that is complex this isn't the one for you. There are no sub-plots or "side" stories. You will be reading about the same people trying to resolve the same conflict the whole story through. This can get very boring at times, but if your looking for a straight story here's a great book!!!

This book is great so far. It is full of mystery and adventure. Twelve year old Claudia has run away with her brother Jamie to the Metropilan Muesum of Art. Claudia decided to bring along her brother Jamie with her because he has a lot of money. While they are there at the muesum, Claudia and Jamie come across a great mystery in the muesum that is all over the newspaper. If you would like to find out what this great mystery read this book! Teachers it is also a great book to read with your class. Also edutactional!

One of the many newsletters I receive about literature made reference to Konigburg's masterpiece and I immediately went to the store and downloaded it.

The mixed-Up Files was quintessential YA before YA existed. This book is almost 50 years old now and it's still a great read.

I loved this book! It was filled me with adventure and curiousity. The ending is the most unexpected detail. Because of a statue two children brother and sister run away? What could be so important?
The two discover an amazing secret, but can they get back home? This book is definently a page turner, it will keep your interest after you've finished the book. Catches your eye from begginng to end. It's even more fun to read it the second time!
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I really liked this book ever since the grade 4th. I read this in 4th grade with my whole class. This book is about 2 kids that decide to run away. A better life is all they want. They're mom always yells at them and they're dad never has time for them. They run away into a museum. At this museum, They hide at night and pretend to be a customer at daytime. Also in the book, lots of other exciting things happen. Wait to read whats next, it happen to be a surprise! I recommend this book to anyone who likes reading.

Two siblings, a boy and a girl, run away from home and hide in the Metropolitan Museum of New York, where they become involved in trying to find out whether a new statue was the work of Michelangelo. In the end they do find out by talking to the person who sold the statue to the museum.
So there you have it: easy to read, easy to summarize, pleasing and somewhat diverting. It's no brain teaser, though, it didn't really draw me in, I didn't feel captivated by the language or the story - I cared what happened to the characters but in a detached way, sort of like you wish your neighbors well but don't ponder too much on it.
I don't really understand why this is supposed to be a classic: I mean it's not bad, but come on: can it really compare with something like Pinocchio, or Alice? It's too much of a light souffle for that, in my humble opinion.

I have loved this book for most of my life. I first read it at the age of 9 or 10, and its imaginative plot has stayed with me ever since. I re-read it several times in childhood and even several times as an adult; it's that good! Because of this book, I have a lifelong fantasy about living in the Metropolitan Museum of Art AND I have a lifelong love of Michaelangelo. I am so glad it is now available on Kindle; now it can reach an entire new generation of readers!

Our first book from the author and we were quite pleased. It kept the kids at the edge of their seats. The kids of varying grades, 6th, 4th and 2nd were captivated the whole time on our way to the National Park. Also made them ponder at the end. The eldest plans to read the book.

I loved the book 28 years ago as a ten-year-old girl, and I love it now, reading it aloud to my young sons. Children and adults will find the humor in sometimes the same thing, and in sometimes quite different situations. (My sons and I both think the boy Jamie is a hoot). Ms. Konigsburg's insight into the sharp and curious minds of young boys and girls -- and siblings, at that! -- is right on the mark. The action never lags; the museum/city setting and details draw you in and the dialogue speeds the adventure along. I can't imagine anyone being dreadfully disappointed with this book. Check it out!

From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg is a great book. It is about a girl named Claudia and a boy named James, who are siblings. They decided to run away to the Metropoliten Museum of Art in New York City. They come upon a statue named Angel, which is drawing in a lot of crowds. (...) which is extremely inexpensive. The statue was sold by Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler. Will they figure out if the statue was made by Michael Angelo? Read this fantastic book to find out!

"From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler" has got to be the longest, most confusing title of any classic children's novel, and I wouldn't change a word of it! Having read my copy to pieces in the fourth and fifth grade, I recently bought another copy to have in my daughter's library. Even though she's only 3 now, I know she'll love this book in a few years. To this day, whenever I go into a museum, I find myself wanting to sneak into the bathrooms and hide there until after closing, just so I can sleep in one of those old beds and jump into the museum fountain for the spare change! The novel is as good now as it was thirty years ago, with all the same simple beauty of this fantasy of the successful runaway. If you haven't read it yet, I envy you. If you have, read it again -- it just gets better with age.

I suspect that if you missed reading "From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler" as a child you have, in a sense, missed the boat. People who read this book as kids have a near psychotic attachment to it. They'll buy you multiple copies and gleefully describe to you the delight they felt at the idea of running away and living in a museum of art. The book's influence has stretched to the point where scenes from it have appeared in such popular films as "The Royal Tenenbaums". Pity me, then, since the first time I read this book when I was roughly 20 years of age. I read it, digested it, and came to the somewhat sour conclusion that it was a fine book but hardly worth the attention it's received. Fast forward some six odd years. I've just reread the book (again, as an adult). I've a little more experience reading and reviewing children's literature, especially Newbery winners like this l'il number. I read it. I digested it. And I came to the slightly less sour conclusion that while this book was enjoyable and loved widely by children everywhere, it's definitely not Konigsburg's best by a long shot. "The View From Saturday" is her best. "From the Mixed-Up Files" is just a nice gimmicky book that is vastly appealing to children but not written particularly well or badly. It's fine, but that's all it is. Fine.

Claudia is deeply disappointed with her life. Every day she goes about as the same old Claudia in the same old routine. Convincing herself that the only recourse left to her is to run away from home, Claudia enlists the aid of her younger brother Jamie. With Jamie in charge of all monetary concerns and Claudia heading the planning, the two set off on an adventure. And where do all good suburban kids run away to when they live a short distance from New York City? Why to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, of course! While there the two live on their own, spending their money wisely. It's not long before they find that their stay has coincided with the arrival of a mysterious statue that may or may not have been sculpted by Michelangelo. Together, Claudia and Jamie set off to discover the secret of the statue. A secret that may well live in the files of the mysterious Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler.

Reading the book again, I have to admit I was a little more impressed with it than I expected to be. Konigsburg certainly does cover her bases when it comes to plausible hiding out. The kids think of everything possible when it comes to living on their own, including where to take baths and how to save their pennies. You begin to really believe that a story of this nature could occur. Unfortunately (and Konigsburg is, admittedly, guilty of this crime in more than one of her books) they don't really act their ages very well. Jamie in particular seems blessed with a vocabulary well beyond his years. This results in him saying phrases like, "Claudia, dear, I'm no angel. Statue or otherwise". I've yet to hear a nine year old of my own acquaintance casually use the word "otherwise" in conversation.

The book's definitely a bit of a historical piece of work too. The kids are constantly eating at automats (a place that most children will need some kind of explanation of). The prices that they pay for things are almost ludicrously low and there are references to items of clothing like petticoats. Otherwise, the book could have been written today. Even as I write this I find that I'm growing a little fonder of it. There have been far more recent children's books that have tried to latch onto the feelings inspired by "From the Mixed-Up Files". I'm thinking, of course, of Blue Balliett's less successful (writing-wise), "Chasing Vermeer". But nothing really compares with the original. Though I'd be the first to say that "From the Mixed-Up Files" is not really the best book ever written, it's still a fun one for kids that's filled with excellent information on Michelangelo. Consider it recommended with some reservations.

This book is a pretty good book. This book is amusing, and it is also entertaining. It is a good use of time. I think that there are more slightly better quality books. This book was cool because in parts there are a lot of exquisite actions such as where they sleep in the museum, what they try to discover, and how they basically live their lives as they ran away from home. While just now as i'm in 6th grade, my friends and I have had a lot of fun reading this book.

At the age of 8, my brothers and I got this story on cassete for christmas. The first time I heard it I was instantly hooked. I proceded to listen to the tapes every night for three years. Occasionally even now listening and reading the book is very comforting. At one time I had the first chapter memorized.

Ok- so you probably won't be like that, but I garuntee you will enjoy this book, whether you read it or listen to it. Two lovable characters set off to see the world with twenty-four dollars and forty-three cents worth of pennies and nickels. they are in for a fantasitic adventure and you are in for a soothing bedtime story.

It was a great book and experience of reading. It opened my mind on the way they survived with everything around them. It was a very original book, I have never read anything like it. I also liked the setting in the book, and the comedic parts in it. It was full of surprises and it was a fun book to read. I liked all the twists, and how everything confusing was eventually answered. It was an awesome book.

In the mysterious likings of Claudia Kinkade it brought her brother Jamie and herself on a wonderful adventure to find the creater of "Angel" in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. There they hid in the bathroom stalls for the opening and closing of the museum hoping that they wouldn't get caught. Here's where the excitment begins and seems to never end until the last page. this book is awesome and it let's our minds fly into the Mixed Up files fo Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler!!!!

Claudia thinks she isn?t being appreciated. So she decides to run away. But first she needs a partner in crime, so she picks her brother Jamie. Claudia decides to run away to the Metropolitan Museum of Arts. Will Jamie and Claudia get caught in the museum? Read this book to find out!
I like this book because I think its interesting and adventures. It would be fun to stay in the museum. I think the author (E.L. Kosinberg) was trying to stay a good place to run away is the museum. That?s why I liked this book.

To sum up our experience with this book, it is absolutely superb. My 8 year old and I have been reading this at bedtime and we are both so sad to be on the last chapter. It is a clever and funny book. While we were amused and interested by the role of manners, the automat, mailboxes, etc., the plot could be from any year. My son, who immediately previously was reading 39 clues, said that this is his favorite book ever. It has mystery, suspense, witty dialogue and humor for both of us! I can't wait until my kindergartener is ready for this book!

I think this book was well writeen, about a journey of two siblings to find a supposedly "calmer" life. Claudia decides that the idea of New York City life on their own would be much better. She takes along 8 year old Jamie, to learn that maybe she was wrong. In a spinning world of money baths and their "school" excuses, not only do they learn lots and uncover a mystery, they meet the character of them all: Mrs. Basiel E. Frankweiler. And in the middle of it all, Claudia decides that maybe home is best. An exciting mystery for ages 8-11, I would think. For a curl-up at night or a book for a car ride, this book is a kid all-star.

Two young siblings, Claudia and Jamie, run away from home and hide out in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in this Newbery Award winning book, From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankenweiler. After Claudia decides that she is tired of dealing with injustice in her family-having to do the dishes and the trash on the same night while her three brothers do neither-Claudia saves up her money and talks her younger brother Jamie into running away with her. This wonderfully written book shares their adventures of hiding out in a museum for a few weeks and how they helped uncover the age-old mystery of who the artist of a beautiful statue was. I see this book to be a great example of a classic young adult novel. Not only did it win the Newbery Award, but it meets several other criteria as well. "Children's Classics in the Electronic Medium" defines a classic book as "books that have stood the test of time" (186). This means that the books have been passed down from generation to generation and "it has something important to say" (186). Classic books, the article notes, also "include such elements as effective characterization, narrative, illustration, and an enduring and universal message or moral" (186). The only aspect missing from this book being classified as a classic is being passed down from one generation to the next. This will take care of itself over time, and surely From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankenweiler will become a classic novel. First, Konigsburg does a great job of effective characterization. Konigsburg describes Claudia, the main character, not only physically, but also using the thoughts that are going through Claudia's head. Claudia describes why she is running away as "Maybe it had to do with injustice...A reason that had to do with the sameness of each and every week. She was bored with simply being straight-A's Claudia Kincaid. She was tired of arguing about whose turn it was to choose the Sunday night seven-thirty television show, of injustice, of the monotony of everything (12). The book goes on to discuss what Jamie and the rest of Claudia's family is like. It digs deeper than just surface characterization. By the end of the descriptions, the reader understands what is going on in side the main characters' heads. Konigsburg also does a great job of effective narration. As the reader reads further along in the book, it is discovered that the entire book is written from the point of view of Mrs. Basil E. Frankenweiler in a letter to her lawyer of the events that took place of how she met Jamie and Claudia. Anytime there might be an event that is unclear to the readers, Mrs. Frankenweiler explains it in more detail in parentheses as writing to her lawyer. For example, when describing the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Mrs. Frankenweiler writes, "Shame on you! You've never set your well-polished shoes inside that museum. More than a quarter of a million people come to visit that museum every week" (37). Including additional information for the readers made the narration of the story even more enjoyable. As one can see, From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankenweiler is well on its way to becoming a classic young adult novel. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and would suggest it to any young adult.

...of all time (at at least all MY time). Not sure how many times I've read this one, but I just revisited it. After reading Chasing Vermeer, and reading reviews that compared it to the Konigsburg classic (and deciding that those reviews were a little too TOO complimentary), I bought Frankweiler (probably my fifth or sixth copy over the years) to refresh my memory. It's a classic. Smartly written. Funny. Makes you want to be right there with Claudia and Jamie.

The author strikes true when she writes about the Kincaids running away, living on their own in a big city and all the while remaining anonymous to the people around them. I'm sure most kids have dwelled on a wonderful escapade from their normal lives - to a world where they do and eat as they wish (or at least I did!). Yet this should be no cause for worry for parents who think that this book may be a bad influence - kids' fantasies are but what they are - dreams that keep zest in a child. Konigsburg does not condone running away - in fact she subtly hints of the difficulties it poses (their being frightfully cash-strapped). Kudos to her for telling kids that fantasies like these are really okay - as long as they remain that way!

This story of a runaway girl and her brother is a fun way to explore family dynamics and a child's interest in asserting her independence. Since they decide to hide out in the Metropolitan Museum, it is a good way for children to learn about museums and view them as exciting places to visit.

This is the story of Claudia and Jamie Kincaid, a sister and brother who run away from home together. They travel to New York City to live in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. They become intrigued with a mystery and spend their days obsessed with finding the answer. Throughout their journey, the pair encounters several challenges and personal realizations.

I recently read From the Mixed up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler and was immediately taken back to the time I saw this movie as a child. My brother and I watched it continuously for an entire summer. We even decided to runaway ourselves, although it was only to the walk-in linen closet and we came out of hiding as soon as my mother returned home from work. For years I could not recall the name of the movie, but wanted to be able to share it with my daughter. I was excited to finally come across this treasure again recently. I have read it once by myself and again with my seven year old daughter. For me this book was about remembering my childhood fantasies and for my daughter it is about discovering her own. This book will be an instant favorite for readers of all ages.

This is one of my favorite children's read-aloud book. Love all of the culture in the book. What a great read! Enjoyed reading it to my class. It's a classic and a great introduction to museums and the world of art.

As a kid, I loved "From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler." I could always imagine hiding out in a museum, fishing coins out of fountains (who else is using them, you know?), and I would have loved to have been able to sleep in all those wonderful beds they have! This is a wonderful book for any kid old enough to read and understand it, and it's especially delightful to the rare child who loves puns (bologna vs. baloney).

This was my favorite book when I was a kid! The first time I read it was from the library. The book was bound incorrectly with the first chapter out of place. I thought that was part of the mixed up part. I've read a lot of books in my life but 40 years later I still remember how much I loved this book.

It was a good book. I really liked it. My favorite character was Claudia. I liked her because she was adventurous and was the main person which means she did a lot of interesting stuff.
It was interesting when Jamie and Claudia ran away to the Metropolitan Museum of Art and they wanted to see if Michelangelo made the statue angel and they carried their violin cases.
I liked the part when they stole money from the fountain.
One thing I liked about the book was that it was all a letter to Mrs. Basil E Frankweiler's Lawyer. I also liked that they ran away to the Metropolitan Museum and that's a really interesting place. There's nothing I didn't like. I think it's cool that they went everywhere by themselves when they ran away.
I really liked the book and here is one of the reasons: When the two kids took baths in the well and they took all of the money they found. It's very unusual.
It's a very exciting book and it is very individualistic.
My favorite character was Claudia and she was good at planning.

This has to be one of my favorite books! The characters have a lot of depth, and they are very likeable. The plot is enthralling, especially the mystery part. The only thing about the book which isn't even that bad was the fact that Claudia and Jamie seemed a little bit mature for their ages. I've found that to be true in other books by E. L. Konigsburg. But other than that, the book was great, and I believe that kids will keep on reading it for years to come.

THIS IS ONE OF MY MOST CHERISHED BOOKS! IT IS SO GOOD FORMYSTERY-LOVERS! I WISH KONIGSBURG WROTE MORE BOOKS, BUT I LOVE THEMALL! THIS IS BETTER THAN NANCY DREW BOOKS AND OTHER MYSTERY BOOKS. IT IS ABOUT TWO SIBLINGS THAT HAVE RUN AWAY AND WILL LIVE IN THE METROPALITON MUSEUM OF ART. YOU WILL HAVE A GOOD LAUGH AT THE WAY THEY HANDLE THINGS AND HOW THEY GET MONEY. I RECOMMEND THIS BOOK TO ANYBODY ABOVE 7. BUY IT NOW!

I read this book in grade school on my own, and then in class, and absolutely loved it. Now I'm reading it aloud while babysitting and they're just as entertained by it as I was as a kid. I forgotten how convincing the dialogue is and actually ended up reading the last couple chapters own my own after they'd fallen asleep. I highly recommend it. If you're a parent looking for an age level I would say 3rd to 5th. The vocabulary is a little complex and there are several references to playing cards for money and a passage about "pushing dope" but you could probably jump over them if you feel so inclined without incident.

As a youth, this was my favorite book and even into my adulthood. I love this book. The adventure, the mystery, the museum scene. Everything combined makes this for a unique and extraordinary book. I would read this every chance I could get, even being 27!

From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler is a mystery book about a brother and sister, Jamie and Claudia who get sick of doing daily chores, and decide to run away. They get a train ticket for New York and ride to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. They secretly eat, sleep, and live in the Museum while trying to solve the mystery of who made a famous angel on display. That is when the fun starts!

because I got all caught up in the excitement of it all! Brother and sister make a great team as they run away to live in the Metropolitan Museum. They cleverly and carefully plan the event, pack, and start off. The journey results in family harmony, and a friendship. Their quest to find out who carved the mysterious statue in the museum's new exibit makes the book irresistable and impossible to put down!!!

I've read this book multiple times in my life - first as a child, then a teenager, and again as an adult. It never disappoints! The fact that it's a Newberry Award winner alone doesn't have to sell you on it (although, let's be honest, they don't give those things out to just any book). It's just an excellent story about some interesting people, with a little bit of a mystery twisted in. It's a really great read that leaves you satisfied at the end.

I loved this book at age 10 and just gave it to my 8 year old niece. It is a G-rated mystery about a sister and brother who "run away" from sub-urban Connecticut and hide out in the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art. How they get there and hide out inside is entertaining. Along the way, they get involved in a mystery. No violence, no sex, very innocently entertaining. It was written in the 1960's so the setting might be somewhat dated to the text-messaging 10-year-olds of today. I would set that aside if I was you - it is a fun read for a young person who has moved on from "childrens books" but it not ready for Young Adult fiction.

From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler was a good book. I read in my reading class and I thought it was cool. I like how E.L. Konigsburg makes it a mystery with them finding out if Michaelangelo made a statue called Angel. The lived in the Metropolliton Museum of Art and solved this mystery with finding Michaelangelo's emblem and haveing Mrs. Frankweiler for help. I gave it three stars because some of the parts were really dull and I didnt get them.

THis is Konigsburg's Newbery Medal story of self-discovery as two siblings, Claudia and Jamie, run away from home and find themselves caught up in an art museum mystery. As they investigate the origins of the amazing statue believed to have been the work of Michelangelo, they discover the truth. A wealthy antiques collector, Mrs. Frankweiler, once owned the statue and will tell them its secrets if they will let her bring them back home.

Claudia planned the whole escape from home. SHe felt unhappy with the way her parents ignored her, and she wanted to find some purpose in her life. THrough Konigsburg's characterization of Claudia, we find that she is cautious and thorough, but ambitious and brilliant. Children can identify with Claudia in her struggles to find her place in the family. THey can imagine themselves running away, and the adventures they could discover. Ultimately, the only happiness in life comes from within, as children will discover from reading this book.

This was a great book and had lots of adventure in it. My favorite part was when Claudie and Jamie were in the museum and hiding from the guards because it was very funny when they hid in the toilets. Another good part was at Mrs. Frankweiler's house when they found the statues' papers a minute before their time was up. I think that anyone who likes fun and adventure would really like this book.

From the Mixed up Files of Mrs. Basil E Frankweiler was a book about two kids who ran away. This book was not one of my favorites. It was a little bit confusing and hard to follow. The book did have great pictures though. If you like mysteries or more compacted books then maybe this is one for you. It was a great set up. The plot was a special and unique kind of plot. I might suggest this book to someone with higher reading skills.

This was a great book. I would reccomend this book for kids in grades 3-6. Claudia decides to run away from home, but she doesen't want to do it alone. She decides to pick Jamie, her younger brother to go along with her. After they run away they decide to stay overnight in a museum (the Metropolitan museum of art)....... read the rest to find out the obsticales that come along the way.

I bought this book from a Readers Club order sheet I brought home from school some 35 years ago. Although I no longer have the book, it is the only book that I recall enjoying immensely. I'm suprised that so many reviews reflect the same sentiments as the "One Book" that they rememeber the most. I thought I was the only one who felt this way. I decided to purchase the book again and will enjoy rediscovering the magic I felt long ago. When I am finished I will give it to my niece.

I first heard this story when I was 11 yrs old in sixth grade. Our teacher read it to us each day for several days. Afterwards I checked it out of the library and read it again and again, I have continued to read this book every few years, I have an autographed copy of it on my bookshelf, I am 38 yrs old and this book is forever in my personal library, it is the story of how Claudia and Jamie solve a grand mystery while on the run from the boredoms and fears of life. This book made me want to read about Michaelangelo and sculpture art, not to mention take as many trips to as many museums as possible.. and I always wanted to sneak and hide in some bathroom and spend the night. Not to mention I am always tempted to climb over the ropes and sneak into those places I am not supposed to go in museums.. but I refrain.. sigh.. I love this book!

From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg is a wonderful story. Feeling unimportant in her family, Claudia Kincaid decided to run away, planning every step of the way. She even decided to take her younger brother Jamie along with her. The two use the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City as their new home by staying in after closing time, but the money they had saved up is going quickly. Throughout their adventure Claudia struggles to become a different person and to discover the secret of the mystery sculptured Angel in the museum.
Throughout the story, the author sends the message that determination brings rewards, which is a valuable lesson to learn. Claudia goes through quite a lot of emotions which children can clearly relate to and tons of adventures that they can enjoy. Overall, this book is truly a work of art!

I love this very good book because it has alot to do with New York City and I just love the MET. Claudia should have gone to the MET though because it is a place that gets you mixed up! Mrs. Frankweiler is telling the story to Saxonburg. Her lawyer does not have time to have so much fun. Jaime her younger brother always brags and plays cards.
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I remember my fourth grade teacher reading this to us as a group and I loved it. My mom is an elementary school teacher and her class reads this every year. I borrowed a copy a few months ago and I still love it.

I'm ten years old and bearly read. I like unique books and this is defenitly one of them. It leaves you hanging on the edge of your seat. A rich little brother and braniac sister venture off to a art museum and find a statue that thy are fasinated with. So they go to Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler for help. If you don't like it your CRAZY!

My childhood unfortunately is a long way behind me, yet this book remains with me. I don't know exactly how old I was when I read it, but it is the only children's book that I haven't forgotten.

I spent most of my young adult years remembering the details of the book without remembering either the title or how it ended. I remembered the clandestine stowing away in the Metropolitan Museum of Art and fishing in the fountain for money. It was only years later when I was searching for books for a young relative that I ran across this title and the cover art that brought it all back.

Of course, I couldn't pass up the chance to pass on this book. However, before I passed it on, I read it from front to back. Even though I am far from the targeted age for this book, I found it beautiful and captivating.

I recommend this book for children of all ages. I think it captures the essence of being a child. Even though I can't pinpoint the exact mastery of words or page-turning quality that this book obviously possesses, I am constantly reminded that in some way this book made an impact on me.

If you are thinking about purchasing a book for a child of any age, I would recommend this one. It made an impression on me, and my only hope is that it will have the opportunity to do the same to many more children.

I first read this book when I was in seventh grade. Ten years later, I still remember how this book inspired me. It is a timeless book that helped me through my adolescent years and I highly recommend this book to students in grades 5 to 8. The main character, Claudia, can be related to on many levels by children growing up because each one goes through that period where they feel unappreciated. Happy reading!

Claudia and Jamie run away from home. They go to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. They see this statue named Angel. They try to figure out who carved it. Both kids think it was Michelangelo. The rest of the book you'll find out, if you read it, that is. If you like adventure-mystery stories, this would be the right book for you. This would be a good book for all ages.

The book is great. If you like mystery books you would defenitly like the book. It is about a girl named Claudia and her brother Jamie. They run away from home to the Metripoltian Museum of art. Then Claudia finds a Angle statue and decides to find out who made it. after spendig quite time at the museum they go to mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler to find out the truth!!

The book is great. If you like mystery books you would defenitly like the book. It is about a girl named Claudia and her brother Jamie. They run away from home to the Metripoltian Museum of art. Then Claudia finds a Angle statue and decides to find out who made it. after spendig quite time at the museum they go to mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler to find out the truth!!

You know that book you read once, and remember fondly forever? This is one of those books for me.
What's not to love about the premise of running away to a museum? And not just ANY museum, the NY Met!!! I was so jealous of just that very idea, let alone the mystery of whether Angel is by Michelangelo! Reading this book again is like sitting down for coffee with an old and admired friend. You might not spend as long in there as you did years ago, but the conversation is wonderful, and the story still engages and entertains, regardless of age.

What a wonderful book, it is not only well written, but it is well researched. I loved this book as a child, it was so fun to follow these kids on their adventure. The description of the Met is wonderful and the story is so joyful to follow. This is always one of the first children books I recommend, I have never heard from a child or an adult quite frankly that didn't love it, it has a huge following. READ THIS BOOK

This is one of the few books that I, an avid reader, have sincerely considered to be one of my favorite. It contains all the elements of a well written novel, with the added bonus that it covers almost every possible interest area, from family to adventure to art. I am sincerely honored to review this book, and would give it more than 5 stars, if I was able to.

I know I'm under 13, but bear with me, please!

I am a very avid reader, but this will go down in MY book.

It contianed a good amount of excitement and all that other good

stuff. If you have started reading semi-classic books and enjoyed them , this is for you.

Get it in paperback, too, because its not worth almost doubling the price to get a stronger cover. Great buy!

I am 50 and fondly remember reading this book in elementary school. It is by far one of my favorite books of all time. A quirky, suspense filled, funny story. A great book for young readers even today .

I think the book, 'Hoot' was outstanding! It was as if the book was alive! The author put suspense in the story every single chapter. The story's plot is so exciting! Imagine a 12 year old boy who just moved to Florida searching for a mysterious running boy he saw one day on the school bus. The adventure never stops. I feel that this book would be more enjoyable for kids through the ages of 9 and 13. I feel thaat way because of the difficult words and the understanding of the story's plot. If you love to read, I know you'll love this book! Enjoy!

This book is about Claudia and Jamie Kinkaid. Claudia thinks she has too much work at home and decides to run away. She decides to go to the Metropolitan Museum and bring Jamie because he has a lot of money.While Claudia is there, she finds a statue named angel and thinks that Micaelangelo. Is it really by Micaelangelo? Read the book to find out.

This book is about a sister and brother, Claudia and Jamie Kincaid. They live in a house with their older brother,Steve. In the house Claudia does most of the work, Jamie does a little and Steve does none. One day Claudia got fed up with doing all the work and chose Jamie as her partner, and they ran away from home. They end up at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and so the adventure begins.
This book is written for ages 8 - 12.
I do not recommend this book if you re going to read it alone. It is better to read it with other people, like your classmates, because there are boring parts, although I learned a lot about about the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Michaelangelo Bonarati. Also, I learned running away to the Metropolitan Museum of Art isn't such a good idea.

I like this book because I thought it would be good for a little mystery. I also thought that going to a museusm was a great idea for running away. Back then it was pretty cheap to go places. Claudia & Jamie were smart on spending their money. They only spent money on necessities, saving money so they could home. That's why I think the book is good for a little mystery.

It's wonderful to see a book first published in the later 1960's still being loved and enjoyed today. It was a special treat to pass this fantastic read on to my children since it was one of my favorites growing up. Living near enough to New York that we get to the MET at least once a year made it even better for them.

Some things haven't changed in over 40 years. Kids Claudia's age still feel they have the worst parents and most miserable situation at one point or another. What sets this story apart from other "kid hates parents, kid runs away..." stories is that Claudia comes up with an adventure so that she isn't running away, but running to something - the Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art. Rather then reciting the whole story I'll just say this is a fabulous book and if you didn't read it as a child, get it and read it now with your children.

I enjoyed this book because I liked to see what it was like not to have so much money. I also enjoyed it because they lived in an art museum after they had run away from home. In the museum's room they were hiding in, they were concealed from the museum guards. I especially enjoyed this book because you never knew what would happen. It was also really strange and a bit funny because there was smartalick talk in it. Claudia and Jamie were always snide to each other. I also really loved the book because it stays on one subject and doesn't go from one subject to something totally different. It was easy to follow. I totally enoyed reading it because it was a good length for subjects. These reasons are why I've really enjoyed this book.

I read and loved this book as a child and am pleased to have returned to it as an adult and found that it's every bit as captivating as I remember it to be. I may be a grown-up now, but I STILL have the occasional desire to run away to the museum and wander at night amongst the exhibitions.

This is a great book but I gave it a 4 star because I have fond some errors in this book I have listed them below: 1: page 68 paragraph 3: "Jamie answered, "Oh, I... 2: page 93 paragraph 7: What kind of a sentence is that? Crushed up!" 3: page 109 paragraph 6: ...began walking up town with him as fast as he she ... If you did not have these 3 little errors then it would get a five star from me.

My favorite part was when Jamie gave the cab driver the rest of the money and Claudia asked how much money Jamie give him. I recomend this book to people who like mysteries. I also like this book because it is very fun to read. My favorite character was Jamie because he said funny things.I also liked Claudia because she is serious.

The book was good. It was a quick read. Claudia and Jamie Kincaid ran away from home. They hid in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. They slept in the bed of Marie Antoinette. When the museum was open, they saw the statue, Angel. They heard a rumor that it was done by Michelangelo. They try to solve the mystery. Do they solve the mystery? Go on their adventure through the Met and see what happens.

Liam

Elmhurst, IL

This book was the best. The ending was the best of the whole

book. I was so excited that I couldn't wait to finish the

book. The middle is good because they tell you what they do in the museum. The end is also good because they almost got caught. And the beginning is also good. this is my review.

I would definitly get this book. It pays enough attention to the right details, yet it doesn't distract you from the main plot. And the main plot I migh add, is exeptionally good. And the author changes from the girl's thoughts to her brother's thoughts, so you really get a feel for the characters. I wouldn't save my money.

It was surely a fine book in a time my mother was a child, so it reminds me of our classical sweet kitsch "Heidi". The children act as I've never seen children act - don't even forget to change their clothing, to go to the laundry and to count every cent to pay for fees ... - sooo very good children are parents pride, aren't they? For me it is a (little bit outdated) projection of what adults wish how children should act, historically interesting, nothing what my child will probably enjoy today.

When Claudia Kincaid decides to run away, she decides to run away with style! Claudia likes high living so, naturally she must run away to somewhere nice, and what's nicer than the Metropolitan Museum of Art! Because Claudia doesn't have too much money she brings along her little brother Jamie. But when Claudia and Jamie see a beautiful sculpture, they decide to learn about it, but no one else knows anything about it! Who made this beautiful sculpture and why does it look so familiar; this is a mystery they'll have to find out by themselves! Illustrated and written by E. L. Konigsburg, From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler is a masterpiece! This book is recommended for those that are young and those that are young at heart!

Claude and her brother Jamie are running away to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. During their residence in the MET, they expect to feel different. However they are dissapointed, since their lives are just the same as it had been back home, until the two adventerous kids find a beautiful statue called the "Angel". It is thought by many to be done by Michaelangelo, however nothing is confirmed. Claude and Jamie are eager to solve the mystery.
Even though I live in New York and have been to the MET several times, I never realized before that it could be such a mysterious and funfilled place. Now when I visit the MET, I find myself thinking about Claude and Jamie and their adventures in the museum.
I loved the story. I highly recommend to not just kids but also adults. It's one of the most original and delightful book I've ever read. Now, get this book and start your adventure with Claude and Jamie!

A Review by 6 fifth graders in Okinawa
This book is about two kids named Claudia and Jamie that runaway from home to a museum in Manhatten because of injustice at home. They live off Jamie's money and Claudia's smarts and run into a mystery about a mysterious angel statue.
Some comments from assorted students
As for a mystery book it didn't have as many clues as I thought there would be.
Iwould recomend this Newberry Honors book to anyone from 4th-6th grade.
I only recomend this book if you're able to place pieces of information together which reading, if not I really don't recomend it.
I hope you enjoy it just like I did!

I read this book with a group of gifted 4th graders who read A LOT. After struggling to find a book above their reading level that would introduce them to new circumstances, settings, and characters, I finally choseThe Mixed up Files. They loved it! They enjoyed the contrast of Claudia and Jamie and learning about NY, The Renaissance, and Michelangelo.

This is one of those books that deeply affected me as a kid. I, too, was the oldest and had three brothers (creepy, huh?) Running away to live in a museum: what a great idea, even if you have to drag your little brother along. The only thing I dislike about this book is that it seemed to end too quickly, and the ending didn't make sense to me. But I have noticed that with a few of Konigsburg's books. All in all, worth reading and buying.

This book was interesting, but very hard to follow what has happening in the story. The story flowed well except for a few pages where I was completely lost. I would recommend this story to a friend who has really good reading skills because it a challenging read. My favorite part was when the Jamie told Claudia that he was a gamble it was funny.

I loved this book growing up and I am so glad that I get to share it with my son. We laugh at the silliness in the book and my son dreams about how it would be so great to explore any museum after hours. An award winner an classic for a reason!

When I read this myself, I enjoyed Claudia and Jamie's adventure, so therefore, I enjoyed the book. It had many funny episodes including Jamie and Claudia taking a bath in a restaurant fountain. I thought it was clever. Over the years, I have had mixed reviews from students. My life-long readers enjoy the book usually. My non-readers in fifth grade find it boring. I would imagine the number of pages and the size of print intimidates them. However, I have had a literature response group composed of girls love this book. They had many great conversations about the book. It is worth a look at.

What child hasn't fantasized about running away from home? This book allows the reader to follow Claudia and Jamie on their big adventure. One can't read this book, based in the 1960s, without wondering about life in a simpler time. Could children pull this off today? This book is even better in a technological age because students can take their own virtual field trips to the Metropolitan Museum of Art online! It also spawns ideas for writing their own adventures...running away to stay at Disney World, Jamestown Fort, or to live in the White House.

I vividly remember laughing out loud when I read this book in elementary school. I could hear Claudia's voice in my head while I read, especially because I had a younger brother who also irritated me. Their adventure was exciting, thrilling even. I felt like I was hiding in the museum bathroom right next to them. When my parents took me to the museum years later, I made it a mission to find the bed they slept in - like a trip to see a rock star's home. I love, love this book and my daughters did, too. I know they will read it to their children - it's timeless.

It was a good book.I liked it alot.I liked it because I like mysteries.Another reason I liked it is because they hid in a art museum and I like art.I didn't like one part. That was when they took a bath in a fountain,and that was weird.I think many people would like this book if they like mysteries and art.

"From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs.Basil E. Frankweiler" is about Claudia and Jaime who run away from home in Greenwich, New York. They go to New York City and stay in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. They run away because they want their parents to pay more attention to them. In the Metropolitan Museum of Art they find a bed, where they sleep. They find a statue and it has a "M" on the bottom. So they go to the library and research. They found out who last owned the statue, and went to Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler. She told them that it was done by Michael Angelo. She had sold it to the Museum for $225.

I give this book 4 out of 5 stars because it wasn't the best, but it was still good. It got dull and boring in some parts. It also was confusing a few times. The end was confusing. It also didn't make sense how they got home. They ending left you hanging about how they got home.

I think this this was a good book. I think this is because it described the characters really well. Also Jamie and Claudia were very adventerous. It really had a wonderful ending I will not tell you it, but I will say this, it is good for anyone to read. So read it and find out if you like it too.

I read this book about 12 years ago, and it is still one of my favorites. It is easy to become fully involved in Claudia's and Jamie's adventures as they explore the museum. As a child I viewed their experiences as opportunities of a lifetime. As they explored the museum after hours and solved the mystery of the maker of the statue "Angel" I longed to be with them. And in a way, I was. :)
This book is full of funny times (the kids getting coins out of the fountain to pay for food), as well as meaningful. As Claudia searches for the true artist of "Angel" she finds something even better...herself.

I just finished From The Mixed Up Files Of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler I liked this book because it was easy to read. I also liked that there was a mystery in it. One part in the book was they got off the bus and they had to walk 40 blocks to the meusum. If you want to know how it feels to hide out in a meusum read this book.

This book is an exiting page turner that will keep you reading till the end. It's fun for all ages with excitement on every page. It is funny and cute and some parts will make you laugh. You should really check it out, and if you don't it is your loss.

This book is a little too old for middle schoolers, but elementary school kids should enjoy this book. Claudia is a girl who is basically bored with her life, so she decides to run away with her little brother up to New York City. Find out what happens to them at the Metropolitan Museum of Art!

I thought this book was exiting. It was boring in the beginning because I didn't understand why they were running away. When they got to the museum it was intresting. Also while they were figuring out the mystery it was exiting. I think this book is a good book for anyone who likes mysterys.

I loved it! These to kids run away to the Metrapoletn musem and decide to stay there. My aunt lives in Menhaten. I have been there and its fun. I couldent put the book down. My aunt picked it for me and she always picks good books. IT WAS AWSOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I loved this book as a kid, and I suspect it was also an inspiration for the recent Wes Anderson film The Royal Tenenbaums. In the film's prologue, a young brother and sister run away to the New York Public Archives and live there for a week, sleeping in the hollow base beneath a big taxidermied animal. The film also had the magical, beautiful view of Manhattan that I got as a kid reading this book. Curious stuff! Both book and film are wonderful.

I read this when i was about 9 or 10. I thought it was amazing. I loved how the author describes Michaelangelo's "David." This book is one of the first teach me how to enjoy amazing literature, and not just read the book, but analyze it's meaning.

Enjoy,

Loran

"From the Mixed up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler" is about two children, Claudia and Jamie Kincaid. In the story Claudia and Jamie run away to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. They find a statue that is said to be made by Michelangelo but could be made by someone else. Claudia and Jamie decide to do research on it. They go to the house of Mrs. Frankweiler, who donated the statue to the museum, and the secret's revealed. The story's main characters are Claudia, Jamie, Mrs. Frankweiler, and a mysterious man named Saxonberg. I recommend this story for third graders and up. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes mysteries.

I really liked this book.It Caught my attention when the mystery got started.Also, as I read the book I didn't want to stop!My favorite part was when they looked in the files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler.When I read this book I really enjoyed it,when you read this book you will,TOO!!!!!!!!

I absolutely loved this book! I am 23, and can remember reading this book over and over as a pre-teen/young adult and loving it. I currently have it in my library and re-read it every once in a while. I am definitely keeping it for my children to read, and I would recommend it to anyone!

We truly enjoyed From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg. It was a delightful book of two kids, Claudia and Jamie, who escaped to the Met. In the beginning they found nothing new and exciting then came an encounter with the mystery of Angel who was supposedly sculpted by the famous Michaelangelo 470 years ago. In the end they come in contact with a woman named Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, a fun, persuasive character who brings a lot of sarcasm to the book. Though she may not seem important, this 82 year old woman holds the mystery of Angel and Michaelangelo and ends the story with a couple surprises and a very happy ending. We recommend this book to everyone of all ages.

The book is really good. Two children named Claudia and Jamie run away from home, because Claudia does not like it at home. She needs Jamie to go with her because of his money and his radio. So they run away to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. But, there is a mystery to solve. Who made Angel? Will they get caught living in the Met? Most of all, will they solve the mystery of who made Angel?

Clarice

Chicago, IL

I thought thought that this book was okay because the story line was confusing.Other than that the book was good.I liked how they help the museum out.I gave it 2 stars becuase it was hard to follow.This book was not my favorite but i still liked it.I'm glad that you picked this book.
From:Crason Briones #3 5S

This book is about two kids who run away from home to live in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. It is very well written, an amusing book with nothing too dramatic in it. It's delightful because it brings the impossible to life!

This book is great!! There are many favorite parts that I laughed out loud at like the part when Jamie starts eating paper and then his teeth turned blue. The two main characters are Claudia Kincaid and Jamie Kincaid. There is also Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler. Hope you enjoy it!!

Claudia and her brother Jamie run away from home and take up residence at the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art, where they investigate the mystery of a statue that may be a genuine Michaelangelo. This book has a lot going for it. The interaction between the siblings is entertaining and believeable, and the details of living in a museum and avoiding detection are interesting. Having established these effective characters and situation, however, author EL Konigsberg failed to come up with absorbing plot developments. I never cared about either the statue or Mrs. Frankweiler. Therefore, I lost interest in the novel about halfway through.

this book is wonderful for the adventure type that likes art and a young child who thinks they might run away. parents should read this book together with their children. This is the kind of book you would want to read over and over again. I eally recomend this book!!!

Two school children run away and become squatters in the New York Museum of Art. It has some laudible themes, such as introducing children to the work of Michaelangelo. But the best children's books are episodic, with the episodes adding up to an important climax. This has been true from Tom Sawyer to Harry Potter. MIXED UP FILES feels more like a short novel. And once the children run away (watch out, parents, your kids may try this) nothing much happens. Oh, they go skinny dipping in the fountain and commit very petty vandalism here and there (albeit never with malice).

Though the little novel does eventually focus on the kids trying to prove whether a certian disputed carving is or is not by Michaelangelo (one thing I've never understood about the arts, is if a work of art is really good why does it matter if it had to be by a major artist?) it's not enough to resuscitate the book.

Furthermore, the book is practically humorless. Oh, it's told by Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, and her numerous asides to her assistant do add some humor to the proceedings. And parents may smile to themselves at the naivitey of two little runaways thinking they can survive in New York on thirty bucks and what they can steal from the fountain. And real chidren do have the sort of seriousness in ridiculous actions that these children have.

But they do so little the book becomes a repetitive bore. It's all very well to try to depict children learning how fun Museums and Renaissance art can be, but scenes of children reading or buying packs of crackers do not make the narrative thrilling enough. And parts of it may make your children feel it's too much like lessons. I have a sense this book won awards because it's the sort of book high-falutin' adults really want kids to read.

This book is good for 7-11 year-olds. It's about a girl and her brother who run away from home and hide in the Metropolitan! They meet a very interesting person and learn a lot during thier trip. Not an amazing book by far, but it is worth reading for the most part.

This book mixed humor, suspense, misery and mystery to form a truly captivating book. After reading this, I bought the book on tape. My family listened to it about 5 times in the car on the way to Boston and back home. It's the kind of book you never get sick of

I love From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler. It is one of my favorite books. You should get it. It is full of adventure, and it teaches kids how to be determined and aslo shows them the basics of keeping a budget. I like this alot!

I read this book in the fourth grade. I never forgot it. I couldn't remember the title and looked for it to read again for several years. When I finally found it I was thrilled. I've since had my son read it and it is one of his favorites. My daughter is now in the fourth grade and reading it (I'm reading it along with her) and we're both enjoying it immensely. This is one no child should miss. I'll always be grateful to my elementary school librarian for recommending it.

I gave this book 3 stars because I didn't understand why they ran away, when they got to the musuem it was a little better but not much.But when the mstery finally broke out it was exciting. I think this would be a good book for anyone who likes mysterys.

I like this book because It is a Mystery and it it has a lot clues that you can put together to find out who did it, but I didn't like the book because it was an easy mystery. So you found out who did before the kids in the book did. That is why I liked it and didn't like it.

I've read this book when I was six grade and found the story interesting. The story is about a girl(Claudia)run away from home with his second youngest brother (Jamie) to New York to hide in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. the plot is interesting, and there are some mysteries. There are character developement too.GREAT BOOK

I read this book as a child. I thought of it often over the years. One of the only books that I remember to such exacting detail. I even remebered the name of the book but not the authors name. After taking my son to the Art Institute in Chicago, It made me want to find the book for him. The mystery was fun. The idea of sleeping in Marie Antionettes bed,taking baths in the fountain is the part that captures the imagination forever. I still want to hide away at the museum.Too bad Hot Fudge Sundaes cost way more than 40 cents and Woolworths is gone. However,the book will stay with you forever.

I loved this book as a kid and still do. This book is a perfect story for smart, adventurous and precocious children. The story is educational yet never tries to be. The story evolves from a practical planned adventure to the divine mystery of great art. This story is well written. It is completely unpretentious and never talks down to the reader. This is one of my favorite books of all time.

A librarian friend of mine (when I was 10, all librarians were my friends) gave this to me as a reward after a summer reading program. I devoured it immediately, then kept coming back. It's on my list of books that I will someday give to my children to read.

This is one of thr best books I've ever read! Claudia and Jamie Kincade run away to the Metpolitan Museam of Art in NYC. They sleep in 16th centry poster beds, take baths in fountains (that's also where they get most of they're income) I could not put it down!!!!!

I will keep this short and to the point. This is the best book ever written for children. People use these reviews to help determine their purchases. I don't know how much clearer I can make your choice than that.

I read this book when I was about 10 years old--and I still remember it today (20+ years later!). It's a very well written adventure story that draws kids in and doesn't let go until the end. On my first trip to the Metropolitan Museum, several years ago, I remembered the story of Claudia and her brother living in the museum when they ran away from home and how they researched the mystery of the Angel statue. It's one of the few books that I read as a child (and I read TONS!) that I can clearly recall the excitement of reading and the details of the story. Thanks, E.L. Konigsburg, and congratulations on your recent award

I love this book, its somewhere in the top 100 :-) It has a little taste of everything...from mystery to getting along with your little brother.
Its a great story about Claudia the oldest and only girl in her family who decides she has enough of her injust life and runs away with her little brother Jamie. They stay in the Metropolitan Museum of Art and thats when they discover a statue along with a great mystery that will never let them be the same again.
This book is so sweet, it has everything that make any book a must read.

This book absolutely is over-whelming, hysterical and it helps you learn other people's point of view. If I ever go to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, I might just do the same as Claudia and Jamie! I am nine.

This book is about Claudia and her younger brother Jamie. They run away to the Metropolitan Museum of Art because of injustice at home. While they are there a new statue called "angel" gets moved in. They steal a newspaper and find out that it could have been made by Michaelangelo. They go to the library and do some research and they are stuck. Finally they find out how to solve the mystery. Without "angel" they might have never found out a way to go home. This book is very interesting and hard to put down because you want to know what happens next.

I had to read this book for school. It's plainly about a girl who ran away for she was not feeling appreciated at home. It was a big adventure with her (Claudia Kincaid) brother (Jamie Kincaid). Although it's a unique story,with a statue being involved in making a difference,it is not the type that will make you want to read it again. :/

I think this book is good . Some parts are hard to understand the other parts were great. The part I thought was hard to understand was when in the begining they dont tell you about Saxonberg. the rest of the book was good.

THIS BOOK IS A GREAT BOOK FOR ALL AGES. I am an author myself and it has been an insperation to me to finish the book i am working on. It is also a book you can learn from. Gives you life lessons with a twist. Read on!!!!

An exceptional view of a young girl's attempt at running away, and her discovery of something so precious it cannot be described. Moreover, it is the journey she will remember most. This book displays character, wit, and brilliance. A must read!

First of all I'm in elementary school. THIS IS NOT REQUIRED READING. I chose it myself. These kinds of books' are weird with uneven pages. This book's illustrations are choppy. It's about a spoiled girl named Claudia and a cheapskate boy who run away to live in a museum. Pretty stupid. At night they bathe in a fountain and steal the coins in there- that are supposed to be people's wishes! Claudia always criticizing her brother's grammar; she only broght him because he has a tape recorder. And the brother Jamie always says "oh boloney",which doesn't even make any sense

Claudia is the most spoiled, using her brpther as a money sourceto buy anything she wants. Stealing newspapers, gambling, tresspassing, and running away to live at a museum; these kids should go to juniville hall. Sorry Mrs. Koinsberg, I like your View From Saturday better.

I thought it was a very good book. It was very exciting. It was exciting because it had a lot of clues. The clues led up to the solution to the mystery very well. I think a person who likes art would like this book.

I have worked in the museum field for more than 15 years, and can attribute my intrigue with museums to reading this book in 2nd grade! When I meet new colleagues in the field and we get to talking about our early love of museums, this book always comes up in conversation -- so many of us remember this book planting the seed for our future careers. Thank you, E.L. Konigsburg!!

I love this book. I saw it one day in the bookstore with my 7 year old who is a good reader. I bought it for her as a gift and re-read it first. I enjoyed it again as an adult and she has enjoyed it too. A good read with enough excitement and mystery to keep you turning the pages (but nothing scary).