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

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Summary: From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankwieler
Review: My favorite part of the book was when they were trying to find the truth about who built Angel in Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler's filing system.I thought the book was exelent!My favorite charecter was Jamie.

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Summary: From The Mixed-Up Files Of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
Review: 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!!

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Summary: Fom the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
Review: 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.

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Summary: From The Mixed Up Files Of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
Review: I think this book would be pretty good to read. My favorite part was when Jamie and Claudia were timed to find the right file. My favorite character was Jamie because he was pretty funny.

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Summary: From the Mixed-up Files..... makes a great read!!!
Review: 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!!!

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Summary: Superb!
Review: 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!

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Summary: One of my favorites of all time
Review: This is one my favorite books of all time. I read it in 1st grade and could not put it down. Claudia and her brother Jamie run away to live in the Metropolitan Museum of Art because they are bored with their lives. The two children hide from security guards, and museum workers just so they won't be found. They eventually find out that one of the statue's in the museum which was said to be sculpted by Michaelangelo is a fake. The two children have to try and solve the mystery before this fraud goes on for much longer. Read the book to find out what happens.

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Summary: One of my all-time faves
Review: I remember reading and re-reading this book as a child. The story of Claudia and James hit a chord in me that resonates to this day. The need to feel special, the finding of something that no-one can give you and the strength to go it on your own, to prove something to yourself, is a real grabber to any human being. I believe children will revel in the essence of the story and will not need to be told running away from home is something they should not do (children are very bright)... It led me to be more curious and enjoy the pleasure of reading a story that felt like it was ALL MINE. Go Claudia! GO James!

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Summary: Mystery Kids
Review: 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.

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Summary: favorite book from childhood
Review: I recently bought this book for my niece and found myself re-reading the story. When I originally read this book when I was ten years old my imagination was captured by the marvelous adventure, and I found it just as entertaining fifteen years later. It had a huge impact on my notion of what I was capable of and I credit it with starting me down the path of my chosen career as an antique dealer. My only explaination for its huge influence on me is that Ms. Konigsburg knows how to create honest child characters. I enjoyed the suspense and mystery of the story, but what I liked best was how Claudia and her brother came to understand each other better and learned that they could depend on each other.