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4.16 AVERAGE
4.16 AVERAGE
When Claudia decides her family doesn't appreciate her as much as they should, she picks one of her younger brothers, Jamie, to run away with her. But they're not just running away; they're running to somewhere--The Metropolitan Museum of Art. While living at the museum, they come across a mysterious sculpture of an angel, which is somehow connected to Mrs. Frankweiler, that is attracting even larger crowds than normal. And what's the reason? It may or may not be a lost sculpture of Michelangelo. Claudia and Jamie, charged with a new kind of energy and purpose, set out to discover the angel's secrets in a way that only two kids living at the museum can.
This is one of my absolute favorite books! I'm the cool kid who listens to it on her iPod when she runs. I love that Konigsburg generally speaks in Mrs. Frankwiler's voice. Her thoughts bring the story together. I also love Mrs. Frankwiler's sense of humor. It's a classic and is wonderful for all ages.
This is one of my absolute favorite books! I'm the cool kid who listens to it on her iPod when she runs. I love that Konigsburg generally speaks in Mrs. Frankwiler's voice. Her thoughts bring the story together. I also love Mrs. Frankwiler's sense of humor. It's a classic and is wonderful for all ages.
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
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
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
I loved who the author chose to narrate this story. A quick, fun read that could lead to many discussions with your children when you read it together.
I vaguely remember my teacher reading this book to the class when I was in 5th or 6th grade. It definitely appealed to 11 year old me more than it does 39 year old me, but it's still a fun quick read and it aged remarkably well, much better than some of the other books i enjoyedin my youth. The afterword at the end by the author circa 2002 was especially nifty.
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
A fun reread! Some genuinely funny quips for a children’s chapter book
adventurous
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I just love reading stories about kids running away and surviving together, going on adventures, and figuring out how to save money. (Boxcar children) :)