Reviews

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

jessica_anne's review against another edition

I loved this book in sixth grade and I love it maybe even more at 33. The nostalgia was exactly what I needed. 

sageobie's review against another edition

thought i would love rereading this because it meant so much to me when i was younger but it was just a struggle to read :/

libbyhb's review against another edition

4.0

Pure nostalgia! I loved this as a kid and this re-read lived up to my memory of it. I also loved the little illustrations within, and the context added afterwards in this edition.

jodigraham's review against another edition

4.0

This was short, and sweet and charming. I thought it would make a great movie, then found out it already is. I'm a little behind the times, apparently.

Loved it.

meagerowl's review against another edition

funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

4.0

jbkep's review against another edition

4.0

I read this mostly because of it being central to Ban This Book by Alan Gratz. It did not disappoint and was a fun little adventure.

mpetc618's review against another edition

4.0

Such an entertaining adventure filled with arguments about grammar and an Italian Renaissance mystery for the ages! I am looking forward to reading this with my students.

lizzyjane's review against another edition

5.0

Reading again! Looooovvvee!

multicraftual's review against another edition

3.0

Actual Rating: 3.5

Overall Thoughts
I thought this was a fun and delightful middle grade novel. I think I would have really enjoyed this book when I was in elementary or middle school.

Things I Didn't Like
There was a weird moment of cultural fetishization that would make me not want to hand this book to a young person now.

bethsandford's review against another edition

4.0

I used to read this to my class every year as a read aloud. It is a great story for boys and girls!