From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler

About this book

Claudia Kincaid and her brother Jamie run away from home and live secretly inside the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where they try to solve the mystery of a newly-acquired statue's attribution. Konigsburg's Newbery Medal novel is a canonical 4th-6th grade assignment.

Why widely assigned

This Middle Grade Mystery title, reads at middle-grade prose complexity, typically at grades 4–6. Written in the 1960s; pairs with curriculum units on independence and art; cited across 1 curriculum framework.

Where this book is assigned

• Common Core State Standards (ELA)

  • recommended·5th gradesource: CCSS ELA Appendix B, grades 4-5 Newbery Medal
  • recommended·5th grade · New Yorksource: NY Next Gen Standards — NYC-set novel

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Common questions

What grade level is From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler?

From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler is most commonly assigned in US schools in grades 4–6, with a Lexile measure of 700L. Specific grade placement varies by curriculum — AP Literature and IB English Literature typically use it in grades 11-12.

What is the Lexile level of From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler?

From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler has a Lexile measure of 700L according to MetaMetrics. Lexile measures text complexity, not content maturity — check the grade range and content notes separately for age-appropriateness.

How long does it take to read From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler?

It takes about 3 hours to read From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler (162 pages) at an average adult reading pace of about 250 words per minute — roughly 180 minutes. Faster or slower readers will vary; the estimate is a planning guide for assigning the book.

Is From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler hard to read for 4th grade?

At 700L, From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler reads below the typical 740–1010L text-complexity range for 4th grade (Common Core Appendix A). It is an accessible read for the grade — often assigned for its themes and discussion value rather than for reading challenge. Lexile measures text complexity, not thematic maturity — check the content notes for age-appropriateness separately.

What curricula assign From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler?

From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler appears on reading lists for Common Core State Standards (ELA). Each assignment on this site links to its primary-source citation.