From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
By: E. L. Konigsburg
Mystery/ Newberry Award
Creep through the halls of the Metropolitan Museum of Art with Claudia and her brother. Claudia talks her brother into running away with her and their destination is the Metropolitan Museum. Claudia and her brother devise a plan that allows them to hide themselves from museum security and enjoy their accommodations.
Their plans change when the Angel arrives. The Angel has been bought for a low price and believed to be a creation of Michelangelo's. There is no sound evidence; however to proved the authenticity of the piece of art. Claudia and her brother take on the mystery of the Angel. They research material at the library as well as in house. Their first theory is a disappointment because the museum is already aware of their discovery.
The twist comes when Claudia decides to use the last of their money to take a taxi to visit the lady who sold the art to the museum. Claudia doesn't beat around the bush with Mrs. Frankweiler. She want to know if the Angel is authentic and is not afraid to ask. Mrs. Frankweiler; however, sends them on a mission through a wall of filing cabinets to see if they can discover the answer. The answer is found and Mrs. Frankweiler rewards Claudia well, but you'll have to read the book to find out what the answer was. (review by: Della McGinley)
Konigsburg, E. L., From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, New York NY, Aladdin Paperbacks, 1972
ISBN: 978-0-689-71181-7
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