From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
by E.L. Konigsburg
From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg holds a highly rated rating of 4.15 out of 5, based on 134.5K reader ratings. First published in 1967. The book spans 178 pages.
About From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
When suburban Claudia Kincaid decides to run away, she knows she doesn’t just want to run from somewhere, she wants to run to somewhere — to a place that is comfortable, beautiful, and, preferably, elegant. She chooses the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Knowing her younger brother Jamie has money and thus can help her with a serious cash-flow problem, she invites him along.Once settled into the museum, Claudia and Jamie find themselves caught up in the mystery of an angel statue that the museum purchased at auction for a bargain price of $225. The statue is possibly an early work of the Renaissance master, Michelangelo, and therefore worth millions. Is it? Or isn’t it? Claudia is determined to find out. Her quest leads her to Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, the remarkable old woman who sold the statue, and to some equally remarkable discoveries about herself.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | E.L. Konigsburg |
| Published | 1967 |
| Pages | 178 |
| Genres | Fiction, Young Adult, Mystery & Thriller, Classics |
| Average Rating | 4.15 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 134,537 |
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What genre is From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler?
From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler is categorized as Fiction, Young Adult, Mystery & Thriller, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler worth reading?
Based on 134.5K reader ratings, From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler has an average score of 4.15 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler?
From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler has 178 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler?
From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler was written by E.L. Konigsburg. It was first published in 1967.
What is the ISBN for From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler?
The ISBN-13 for From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler is 9780744583270.0.
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