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

Book • 1967

E. L. Konigsburg

The story follows Claudia, an 11-year-old girl, and her 9-year-old brother Jamie, who decide to run away from home and live in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

While there, they discover a small marble statue that may have been carved by Michelangelo and embark on a journey to uncover its provenance, which leads them to the enigmatic Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler.

The narrative is cleverly framed as a letter from Mrs. Frankweiler to her lawyer, adding a layer of mystery and intrigue to the tale of adventure, self-discovery, and family bonds.

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Mentioned in 7 episodes

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Sadie Stein

as a book her fourth-grade teacher read from, creating an incredible experience for the class.

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Mentioned by

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as her favorite book when growing up in New York City.

Mentioned by

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as his childhood-origin story that inspired his love of museums and access to collections.

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Mentioned by Maithili Rao as a classic children's book about two kids who run away and go live in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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Mentioned by

Henry Gilbert

as the inspiration for the episode's plot, where children hide out in a museum.

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Mentioned by

Lenore Skenazy

, who describes two kids going and living in the Metropolitan Museum and not having an all-points bulletin put out for them.

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Mentioned by Liz Egan in comparison to Wild Dark Shore, highlighting the theme of living in an inhospitable world.

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Mentioned by

Lisa Edgar

as her favorite book, highlighting its impact on her.

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Mentioned by

Gretchen Rubin

and

Sophie Gee

as the central classic children's novel they discuss while touring the Met for Move 26.

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