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From the Mixed up Files of Mrs Basil E Frankweiler by E L Konigsburg: From the mixed-up mind of a confused reader: I think Mrs. Frankweiler needs help

Tue, 12 Feb 2002 10:51:31 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author Greatpilgrim - I can’t say it’s an easy job being the voice of dissension amidst a sea of praise, but it’s sure an interesting one. I’m truly amazed that there is so much acclaim for this book, and I’m not afraid to go against the crowd. I’m even willing to defy the...

From the Mixed up Files of Mrs Basil E Frankweiler by E L Konigsburg: Find Adventure and Mystery in the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler

Fri, 28 Sep 2001 15:49:39 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author AEOakley - The world was a much different place in 1968 when author E.L. Konigsburg won a John Newbery Medal for her book, From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler. For that matter, the world was a much different place a month ago when my...

From the Mixed up Files of Mrs Basil E Frankweiler by E L Konigsburg: Though Mrs. Frankweiler's files be madness, yet there is a method to it

Mon, 21 May 2001 13:52:05 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Redlass - Dear Saralinda*:

I’ve been searching through stacks of books at our library’s used book store to find books that I think you might like. Don’t get me wrong, this isn’t a chore. I’m rather delighting in the task. I’m finding so many books that...

From the Mixed up Files of Mrs Basil E Frankweiler by E L Konigsburg: Runaway Success

Sun, 9 Jul 2000 21:01:14 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author drose - Here's a confession: When I was a kid, I never read this Newbery-award-winning book because I thought the title was stupid. Well, the title *is* stupid, but the book is great.

"From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler"...

From the Mixed up Files of Mrs Basil E Frankweiler by E L Konigsburg: Clever Hiding Place!

Mon, 24 Apr 2000 19:07:45 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author millymac - "From The Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler" is a book that fascinated me as a child. I was very timid and so always loved books about children who were independent and figured out how to make it on their own. True,...

From the Mixed up Files of Mrs Basil E Frankweiler by E L Konigsburg: "Boloney, Claudia! It's a great book!"

Mon, 17 Apr 2000 13:16:29 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author WritingLife - I was in fourth grade -- the beginning of the age of literary discovery -- when the sixth grade class presented the stage version of this story. I was hooked.

I was already a fan of such "running away" books as "Call it...

From the Mixed up Files of Mrs Basil E Frankweiler by E L Konigsburg: Unmix the files...

Fri, 3 Mar 2000 21:54:01 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author natashaaccent - Remember back to the fifth grade. You just discovered boys. Santa Claus and the Tooth Fairy became a myth. Was there any mystery left in life? Then your fifth grade teacher brought in a record....did I say LP? Yes, an LP (for you young ones...an LP is a...

From the Mixed up Files of Mrs Basil E Frankweiler by E L Konigsburg: I want to live in a museum

Wed, 1 Mar 2000 20:05:16 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jsmom - This was the very first book that I checked out of the Library with my new card when I was a little girl, but not my last. It was recommended by the librarian and I had the best time reading it. This was many years ago when it first came out and I...

From the Mixed up Files of Mrs Basil E Frankweiler by E L Konigsburg: A treat for all ages!

Tue, 25 Jan 2000 20:34:51 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author MelissaF - I have always been attracted to books that have strong female characters. This is one I highly recommend.

One of the main characters of this book, Claudia, is unsatisfied with her life at home. She decides to run away to the Metropolitan...

From the Mixed up Files of Mrs Basil E Frankweiler by E L Konigsburg: The Strangest Place to Run Away

Tue, 18 Jan 2000 20:59:55 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jenninca - I will admit that the long title scared me at first. I don't know why. It took about four years of sitting on my shelf before I was willing to try it. But once I got past the title, I discovered that From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E...