EL Konigsburg
E.L. Konigsburg was an American author and illustrator of children's books and young adult fiction. She is best known for her novel 'From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler,' which won the Newbery Medal for excellence in American children's literature in 1968. She won a second Newbery Medal in 1997 for 'The View from Saturday,' making her one of the few authors to receive the award twice. Her works often explore themes of adolescence, family dynamics, and the experiences of outsiders.
Books
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1. From The Mixed Up Files Of Mrs Basil E Frankweiler
In this captivating book, two siblings, Claudia and Jamie, decide to run away from home and live in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. As they explore the museum during the day and hide in the exhibits at night, they stumble upon a mysterious statue that may have been created by the famous sculptor Michelangelo. Determined to solve the statue's origin, Claudia and Jamie embark on an exciting adventure, uncovering secrets and learning valuable lessons about family, art, and self-discovery along the way.
The 945th Greatest Book of All Time
