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

from secondhandrose

Another New York themed books. A delightful tale of two young runaways and their voyage of discovery.

from jgoitein

While the title of E.L. Konigsburg's book is a mouthful, it is a quick and delightfully sophisticated and witty read. Written as a continuous letter by Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, herself, the narration delves into the middle class world of suburban children with a dissatisfaction of routine, a ne...

from kevn57

I read this because I saw it on an episode of Mr. Robot. I thought that Mr Robot reading this to Elliot might be somehow important. I believe that the secrets that Claudia and Mrs Frankweiler enjoy does say something more about the show, a show that is built on hackers and secrets.. I didn't exp...

from PamelaDLloyd

I read this when I was just a kid and it is one of those kids' books that holds up excellently well when reread as an adult.I found this mystery to be truly unique on so many levels. The mystery plot, itself, is unusual, centering around the origins of a statue in a museum, rather than a murder. ...

from sharmon05

The narrator and point of view in this story was very good. The story is told from the perspective of an old woman who met the children while they were running away. She is an omniscient narrator and knows the entire story. This is a very interesting take on the book since it is written as a stor...