FROM THE MIXED UP FILES OF MRS. BASIL E. FRANKWEILERE. L. Konigsburg ~ BOiPod
Personal Rating: 4/5
Yearly Count: 80
Siblings, 12-year-old Claudia and her younger brother Jamie, decide to run away from home and live in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. As they are settling into their new "home", they discover an important statue that Claudia hopes will change her life.
This 1967 adventure of runaway siblings continues to be a fun story even for today's times.
I remember reading this as a kid and being highly amused by the title. I don't remember the story anymore but I'm pretty sure I liked it. :)
ReplyDeleteThis was one of my favorite books when I was a kid!
ReplyDeleteHaven't read this one yet, but it's on my Newbery Challenge list. I didn't even know anything about it, but you've given me a clue.
ReplyDeleteTanabata ~ My guess is that you did.
ReplyDeleteSuzi ~ I think I had this book as a kid, but didn't read it. I wish I had because I know I would have really enjoyed it.
Booklogged ~ You'll like it. :)
I miss not having a book to read for a challenge. ;) I have already read one of the First in a Series...I need to write a draft post for next year so I don't forget my first impression of it. I am currently reading The Mephisto Club by Tess Gerritsen. It is the first time I have read anything by her (is there a current challenge for that????) and I love it!
ReplyDeleteAnyway...enough about books (giggle)....I wanted to thank you for stopping by my new place and for the compliments. Heather did all the work..it was her vision also...I love it. I can't figure out the email replies yet...but it gives me a chance to visit and say hello here ;)
Enjoy the rest of the weekend..and happy reading to you too ;)
Oh, I loved this book when I read it in 5th grade! I couldn't remember the name, and truthfully didn't recognize it until I read your blurb. Thanks for reminding me. :) Glad you enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteOh, this was one of my all-time favorites as a kid! I used to daydream about "living in a museum" all the time!
ReplyDeleteI loved this book! Actually, I still do.
ReplyDeleteDanielle ~ Actually there is a challenge for that. I think it's called Unread Authors.
ReplyDeleteTrish ~ I thought it was going to be very outdated. I was pleasantly surprised.
Debi ~ That's cute. I'm glad it brought back a nice memory for you. :)
Carrie K ~ :) I now have fond memories of it also.