Since its publication in 1967, E. L. Konigsburg’s young adult novel From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler has been a favorite in the classroom, and a great deal of online resources are available for students and teachers. We’ve rounded up some of the best. Enjoy!
Links
1. Explore the Metropolitan Museum of Art along with Claudia and Jamie Kincaid using the Met’s interactive online map.
http://www.metmuseum.org/art/online-features/metkids/explore
2. Learn about specific artifacts mentioned in the book in the Met’s “Mixed-Up Files” issue of museumkids.
3. Check out these “Fun Facts” about the book.
http://mentalfloss.com/article/60600/17-fun-facts-about-mixed-files-mrs-basil-e-frankweiler
Relevant Images
Grand Central Station 1934
New Haven – NYC Train Line, c. 1961
Image of an Automat