A young boy named Ben travels to a mysterious island and encounters unusual people and situations.
Author
E. L. Konigsburg
16 books in the catalog
E. L. Konigsburg has 16 books in our catalog of Christian parent reviews, mostly realistic fiction, middle grade and mystery. The titles we've reviewed span 1967 to 2007.
Recommended for readers roughly ages 10–17, based on our reviewers' age guidance.
Two cousins, T. R. and his younger sister, are sent to live with their eccentric Aunt Tuppence in a peculiar old house.
A young girl is sent to live with her aunt and uncle, where she uncovers a family secret and navigates complex relationships.
Six middle schoolers form an academic quiz team, navigating personal challenges and forming deep friendships.
Two cousins, one adopted and one biological, navigate family dynamics and their own identities during a summer.
Amy Elizabeth travels to New York City and explores Bloomingdale's department store with her aunt.
A young girl named Charlotte discovers a hidden community and a mysterious past in her new town.
A young girl named Janie travels to her grandmother's house in Florida, encountering various characters and situations.
A young artist named Mattie struggles with her identity and her relationship with her mother, finding inspiration in her art.
A young girl, abandoned by her father, discovers a hidden talent for art and a family history she never knew.
A young girl named Lisa is fascinated by Leonardo da Vinci's painting of the Mona Lisa and learns about the artist's life.
A young girl named Miniver travels back in time to the court of King Henry II, experiencing medieval life and fashion.
A young girl's summer is transformed by a mysterious and intriguing boy who enters her life.
A group of Jewish middle schoolers forms a baseball team called the B'nai Bagels, navigating friendships and rivalries.
#15
From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
E. L. Konigsburg · 1967
Concern0CleanVirtue12Thin
Two siblings, Claudia and Jamie Kincaid, run away from home and hide in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. They become involved in a mystery surrounding a statue.
#16
Jennifer, Hecate, Macbeth, William McKinley, and me, Elizabeth
E. L. Konigsburg · 1967
Concern28MixedVirtue12Thin
A lonely girl befriends her new neighbor, who claims to be a witch, leading to magical adventures and self-discovery.
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