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

Feeling bored and underappreciated, Claudia and her brother run away from home and take up residence in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Watch as they seek to discover the identity of a statue and in the process encounter many artists along the way. This heartwarming coming-of-age story helps students discover the value of knowledge and family. This is a must-read for teaching the Renaissance.