I really liked this, but I think this is better for kids eight and up as the main characters run away. You could have younger kids read it, but they would a) probably need it read to them and b) you would need to talk to them about how the kids in the story run away. This is educational because the kids are living in a museum, so they learn some things (the angle might not be real though). The kids are also very creative: their choice in running away, their bathing station, their money station and more! I think it is a book for girls and boys because the main characters are both a girl and a boy.
Tools for this page
From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
-
Is it age appropriate?
About our ratings(Flash is loading. If this text does not disappear you need to install the latest flash version)
Not age appropriate for kids under 7, age appropriate for kids over 9; suggested age 9. -
Is it any good?
-
Common Sense says
Attention to detail makes adventure satisfying.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 9 and Up
What to watch out for
-
Violence:
-
Sex:
-
Language:
-
Consumerism:
-
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
What Parents Need to Know
About From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
Parents need to know that the premise of living inside a museum is enthralling, and E. L. Konigsburg provides every detail a kid could want. Two runaway children demonstrate ingenuity in taking care of themselves in this superbly written novel. Huge dollops of art history seem entertaining when the characters experience it firsthand. The author's scratchy drawings, never terribly attractive, look dated and muddy.
Read our full review by Cindy Kane
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about escape. What is Claudia trying to escape? Have you ever wanted to escape from something? Did you try?
Our Members Say
See all 9 member reviews
Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
Very good!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
love it!
i have read this book by my self and with my mom from the age of 6 to 13. it is such a great book by a fantastic author, a must read!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
one of the best books in the world
i love this book
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
It was a good book!
It is a good book to do a school report on for 5th or 6th graders.
Give Recommendations, Get Them, Too!
Become a member and get recommendations from other parents based on your child's age.Tell us your child's age:
Already a member? Log inOur Members Rate It
Have you read it? 
For Your Family
Get age-based recommendations for your kids:
Customize based on your child's age
