Tuesday, July 27, 2010

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

Author: E.L. Konigsburg

Why Selected: Choice

Literary Merit: Well written story of siblings that find each other after running away. Ends happily thanks to eccentric lady. Who was the story teller in both narrative and letter writing form.

Share: Class read and study to compare the cost of living from then to today.

Appeal: With both a young male and female character, appeals to both sexes. Grades 3-5

Awards: Newbery 1968

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