From the mixed-up files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankwilerby E L. Konigsburg

I don't remember exactly when I first read this book, sometime during my elementary school years is as near as I can guess. I do know that this tale of two runaway children who solve a mystery after sneakily living in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York has had a definite impact on my life. I can trace my appreciation of art and museums both to this book and the trips my grade school classes would take to the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City. My interest in research and mysteries were ignited by this story. I take pride in my own mixed-up sense of organization. And last but not least, I always knew my violin case had multiple uses if ever needed. Thus this 1968 Newbery Medal book is first on my list of most favorite books.