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From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg
2 reviews
sarah_reading_party's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Sweet book I loved as a kid! Still enjoyed it today. I’m still impressed that Claudia and Jamie could hide in a museum for a week AND take care of themselves in NYC. Would definitely be harder to do in this era with all the surveillance…but a fun little book anyways. Also, as a parent I’d be terrified if my children ran away like this!
Content Warnings
Minor: Drug use
augustar14's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I'm under the impression many people read this book for school growing up, but it was never assigned for me.
That being said, I think I would have enjoyed it if it had been. It holds up really well against time, all things considered, much better than others I've been assigned in my life. The language is dated, yes, but the story and its message, less so. The way the children run away and aren't located for a week- true that is highly unlikely now with the level of technology and surveillance in our current lives. As long as these time differences are discussed, this story holds up well even for younger readers. The easily related to themes: feeling overlooked and underappreciated as the oldest sibling in a big family, excitement over a chance to solve a mystery, a sense that life is monotonous and it needs to change or else you do. These all still apply and are very well written in to this interesting and engaging novel.
That being said, I think I would have enjoyed it if it had been. It holds up really well against time, all things considered, much better than others I've been assigned in my life. The language is dated, yes, but the story and its message, less so. The way the children run away and aren't located for a week- true that is highly unlikely now with the level of technology and surveillance in our current lives. As long as these time differences are discussed, this story holds up well even for younger readers. The easily related to themes: feeling overlooked and underappreciated as the oldest sibling in a big family, excitement over a chance to solve a mystery, a sense that life is monotonous and it needs to change or else you do. These all still apply and are very well written in to this interesting and engaging novel.
Content Warnings
Minor: Drug use, Death, and Addiction
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