Okay, not the best picture, and I may change that. E. L. Konigsburg's book, From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, needs no changing. It's a modern classic, in my opinion. Claudia, the oldest child in her family decides that her parents need to be taught a lesson in appreciation. After all, she has many responsibilities around her house, and responsibility is one of the reasons why Claudia chooses her brother Jamie as her companion in her getaway plan. Follow Claudia and Jamie as they run away to New York City and discover a hidden mystery in the form of a statue at their new temporary home, the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Why we love this book: Have you ever visited somewhere and thought to yourself, "well, if I was locked in, I could kind of enjoy myself here." That is one of the best things about this book. I love reading about how the kids live in the museum; how they eat and how they sleep. I found myself picturing myself as Claudia, complete with knee socks and a headband for my hair, pouring over details about the statue she loves so much. Jamie is a great companion: he entertains Claudia, but also gives her a sense of realism that keeps Claudia grounded when she's on a roll. This will someday be remade into a modern movie, and I just hope it's done well.
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