Three siblings, Claudia, Jamie, and Kevin, live in Madison, New Jersey. Claudia, a pre-teen, often daydreams about living a different life, like Lady Guinevere. She finds an unused train pass and convinces Jamie, her adolescent brother, to run away with her to New York City using the pass. Their plan is to live in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where they can indulge in fantasies and get necessities while avoiding security guards.
From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
Two siblings, Claudia and her brother, make a daring escape from home and seek refuge in the iconic Metropolitan Museum of New York, where they embark on a thrilling adventure.