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L'alfabeto del silenzio

2015Mondadori

Synopsis

Eleven-year-old Claudia Kincaid decides to run away from home, but not to just any place—she chooses the Metropolitan Museum of Art. She brings her younger brother, Jamie, along for his money and his sense of direction. Together, they navigate the museum's vast halls, hiding from guards and sleeping in luxurious beds, all while trying to solve the mystery of a beautiful statue that might be a Michelangelo.

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About the author

E. L. Konigsburg wrote wonderful books for young readers, like the classic From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler. Her stories often explore kids navigating new and exciting situations, blending adventure with thoughtful character development.

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Book cover of L'alfabeto del silenzio