![]() ![]() Konigsburg’s novels and her characters reflect the angst of growing up in a middle-class world and finding your way, no matter where you come from. ![]() ![]() Frankweiler About the B’nai Bagels Jennifer, Hecate, Macbeth, William McKinley, and Me, Elizabeth, or any of her other novels. ![]() Konigsburg, is remembered by many people who grew up with her beloved novels: The Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Konigsburg did, and it took her far: two Newberry Medals, and the devotion of fans the world over-readers far from the small Pennsylvania town where she was raised.Įlaine Lobl Konigsburg, known professionally as E.L. But some people see opportunities in growing up in a small town. A bright child may find ways to study or learn on their own, particularly if a public library is nearby, and may find other opportunities to seize. They may feel isolated, and if they don’t have many friends, it’s tough and lonely. In school, children can’t study some subjects that their city cousins might, and they may not have teachers who are as well prepared. Some people think small-town life is a curse. Everything there is limited-opportunities, choices, chances. ![]()
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