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E. L. Konigsburg Books: Biography, Best Books & Where to Read Them

1930–2013 · New York City
📖 Best for: Grades 3–5 (ages 8–11) · Grades 6–8 (ages 11–14)

E. L. Konigsburg booksbooks by E. L. KonigsburgFrom the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. FrankweilerJennifer, Hecate, Macbeth, William McKinley, and Me, ElizabethThe View from Saturday

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Who is E. L. Konigsburg?

E. L. Konigsburg won the Newbery Medal for From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler (1967), in which Claudia and her brother run away to live in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Where to start

New to E. L. Konigsburg? Start with From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler.

E. L. Konigsburg’s best-known books, in order

E. L. Konigsburg’s books are under copyright, so Pagine doesn’t host them — but you can borrow every title below free. Tap Local library to see which libraries near you have it, Libby / OverDrive to borrow the ebook or audiobook with your library card, or Open Library for free online lending.

  1. From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler (1967)
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  2. Jennifer, Hecate, Macbeth, William McKinley, and Me, Elizabeth (1967)
    Find it: Open Library · Local library · Libby / OverDrive
  3. The View from Saturday (1996)
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A West Point Treasure; Or, Mark Mallory's Strange Find
A West Point Treasure; Or, Mark Mallory's Strange Find
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Aunt Jane's Nieces at Millville
Aunt Jane's Nieces at Millville
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Aunt Jane's Nieces at Work
Aunt Jane's Nieces at Work
L. Frank Baum
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Emil and the detectives
Emil and the detectives
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Inside the World Wide Web
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The Boink Mystery
StoryWeaver
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The Mysterious Key and What It Opened
The Mysterious Key and What It Opened
Louisa May Alcott
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The mystery of the disappearing lamps
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​Thida and the Skinny Monsters
Global Digital Library
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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Washington Irving
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A Daughter of the Forest
A Daughter of the Forest
Evelyn Raymond
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Frequently asked questions

Who is E. L. Konigsburg?

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What is E. L. Konigsburg’s most famous book?

From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler is a great place to start; other favourites include Jennifer, Hecate, Macbeth, William McKinley, and Me, Elizabeth, The View from Saturday.

What age are E. L. Konigsburg’s books for?

E. L. Konigsburg’s books are best for grades 3–5 (ages 8–11) · grades 6–8 (ages 11–14).

Can I read E. L. Konigsburg’s books free online?

E. L. Konigsburg’s books are still under copyright, so they are not free to download. You can borrow them free: from your public library (search WorldCat), as ebooks and audiobooks with a library card through Libby/OverDrive, or from Open Library’s free lending. Pagine links to each below, and suggests similar books you can read free right now.

Where can I borrow E. L. Konigsburg books near me?

Search WorldCat to see which libraries near you have a copy, or ask your school or public library. Most libraries also lend E. L. Konigsburg ebooks and audiobooks free through the Libby app.

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