From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler was a favorite book of mine as a child.  But as I grew older I slowly forgot about the message of the story and only remembered the adventure.  When I saw that it could be ordered for only a dollar as part of a larger Scholastic book order, I knew I had to get it for my 11 year old.  It was delightful to find that she was as enchanted with the story as I was. […]