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by Greatpilgrim  in Books,  - Top 1000, Feb 12 '02
Pros: an entertaining story told well with realistic characters
Cons: weird, wandering, confusing, and a bit disturbing; doesn’t translate well for adults
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 ...
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by AEOakley , Sep 28 '01
Pros: Part adventure and part mystery--it's a classic chapter book kids aged 9-12 will love...
Cons: Too much left to the imagination in the end...
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...
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by Redlass in Books, - Top 500, May 21 '01
Pros: It is a book that sparks the imagination.
Cons: Some of the references and prices date the book.
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...
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by jenninca - Top 1000, Jan 18 '00
Pros: imaginative, kids can relate to the characters
Cons: Parts are a little unrealistic and dated by today's standards
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....
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by millymac - Top 1000, Apr 24 '00
Pros: Fun book, intersting and fast-paced
Cons: Somewhat dated, but who cares?
"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,...
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by WritingLife , Apr 17 '00
Pros: Well written, tight plot, shows intelligent kids solving problems by using their heads.
Cons: none
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...
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by jsmom , Mar 01 '00
Pros: adventure for girls.
Cons: none
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...
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by natashaaccent , Mar 03 '00
Pros: mystery, intrigue, readability
Cons: none
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...
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by MelissaF , Jan 25 '00
Pros: Unique, adventurous
Cons: None
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...
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by drose , Jul 09 '00
Pros: Great story about runaway kids
Cons: Stupid title probably scares readers off
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"...
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by lactavist , Jan 14 '00
Pros: Intelligent story, good plot.
Cons: Glamorizes running away from home
For years after reading this book I wondered what it would be like to run away to a museum. I recently had the opportunity to re read it with one of my daughters. I am happy to say that I still enjoyed this book very much. I like the imaginative place...
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by Cate1956 - Top 1000, Feb 27 '00
Pros: A very memorable book that awakens great imagination.....
Cons: The book ended..
It isn't often that a book strikes a child as so memorable, she remembers it as an adult. From "The Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler" is that book for me. I would really love to see other children reading this book, loving this...
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by abedelia , Mar 02 '00
Pros: Wonderful, fully developed story
Cons: None
From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler is a book that is guaranteed to please even the most timid of young readers. The plot is carefully constructed and even becomes a quasi-mystery. Would your child enjoy reading a book about a brother...
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by Poohgurl , Jun 12 '00
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This book is a great mystery. There are many twists and turns as two kids try to find out the the truth about a beautiful angel statue. Throughout the book they have to find places to hide and the author really enthralled me as I...
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by sasha99 , Jun 28 '00
Pros: Nicely written
Cons: boring
Although From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basingworth was not, by any means , a bad book, I must say that it is not my thing at all! In fact, you could probably say that I did not like it! Although it is well written, has a detailed storyline, and shows...
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