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

This book for young people won the Newbery Medal. A girl and her younger brother run away from home to a museum and solve a mystery. It has a clever plot and is well-written, and I appreciate the fact that the author was not out to rub a child's nose in death and misery in the name of being relevant to modern youth. Nevertheless, I enjoyed it less than stories that have more humor and maybe a touch of fantasy or imagination in them.

Classic childrens book that is almost more enjoyable for grown-ups! two children run away from home and hide in the Metropolitan Museum in New York. All sorts of historical asides and insight into human nature all wrapped up together in a charming book. After you've read it, go visit the museum!

This was one of my favorite books as a child because it featured my favorite art museum as well - The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met). And the best part about Claudia and Jamie's run away adventures is they get to stay over night at the museum, solve a mystery and earn the respect of the reclusive and mysterious Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler.

Even time I go to the Met, I entertain thoughts of hiding myself away in a bathroom stall just like Claudia did so I could stay the night too! Of course, the security guards are well aware of this book and throughly check all the bathrooms at closing every night.

I remember loving this book as a pre teen. Has a wonderful story that keeps a young person interested.

Great story for all ages.

Newberry Medal Award Winner about kids who run away to the library

Age 8 to 12. Great story of a sister and brother who run away and hide out in a museum. With this 35th anniversary edition, don't miss the author's afterwards.

A classic:

This is a winner of the John Newberry Medal.

My daughter LOVED this book!

WINNER OF THE NEWBERRY MEDAL!!

"Not only one of the most original stories of many years but one of the most humorous and one with characters fully developed!" THE HORN BOOK

YOU AND YOUR CHILD WILL LOVE THIS BOOK!