Konigsburg, E. L. (1967). From the mixed-up files of mrs. basil e. frankweiler. New York: Antheneum
I have always liked this book. The one in the picture is my personal copy. I enjoy the way Konigsburg tells the story. The author uses Mrs. Frankweiler's point of view to tell the story. She tells her lawyer which is unusual and adds more depth to the story.
The setting is fascinating. The author chose a well-known location, however if you are not familiar with the setting, the author does a great job of letting the reader become a part of it. I often find refuge in a library or museum, so I was able to connect to the author and the characters.
Exposition: Claudia decides to run away from home and takes her little brother with her. They escape to the Metropolitan Museum.
Conflict: Claudia and Jamie must try to stay out so sight and in hiding at the museum.
Rising Action: The kids decide to become a team and work their way through New York during the day and the museum at night.
Climax: While trying to work the mystery of the new exhibit, the kids go to Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler's home.
Falling Action: Mrs. Frankweiler gives the kids access to the information they need.
Resolution: Mrs. Frankweiler takes the children home. Claudia and Jamie keep their secrets and agree to see Mrs. Frankweiler when they have enought money.
*Newberry Medal
I have always liked this book. The one in the picture is my personal copy. I enjoy the way Konigsburg tells the story. The author uses Mrs. Frankweiler's point of view to tell the story. She tells her lawyer which is unusual and adds more depth to the story.
The setting is fascinating. The author chose a well-known location, however if you are not familiar with the setting, the author does a great job of letting the reader become a part of it. I often find refuge in a library or museum, so I was able to connect to the author and the characters.
Exposition: Claudia decides to run away from home and takes her little brother with her. They escape to the Metropolitan Museum.
Conflict: Claudia and Jamie must try to stay out so sight and in hiding at the museum.
Rising Action: The kids decide to become a team and work their way through New York during the day and the museum at night.
Climax: While trying to work the mystery of the new exhibit, the kids go to Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler's home.
Falling Action: Mrs. Frankweiler gives the kids access to the information they need.
Resolution: Mrs. Frankweiler takes the children home. Claudia and Jamie keep their secrets and agree to see Mrs. Frankweiler when they have enought money.
*Newberry Medal
RSS Feed