The slow reveal of this fact is yet another mystery at the heart of the book. He is ultimately revealed to be her lawyer, as well as the grandfather of Claudia and Jamie. Frankweiler's letters - is addressed to someone named Saxonberg. Frankweiler seems standoffish and rude at first, this prickly personality hides a gentle and caring heart. A wealthy 82-year-old widow, she amassed a great fortune, which includes a mysterious art object that may have been carved by the great Michelangelo. Frankweiler is the one who tells us about the adventures of Jamie and Claudia. FrankweilerĪs the narrator of the story, Mrs. Jamie is no less intelligent than his sister, though he is somewhat more level-headed, and has a dry but strong sense of humor. It is for this reason that Claudia decides to bring him along on her trip to the Met. He is very careful with money and amassed a great deal of savings. She is a born leader, though she can be a bit dramatic. Frustrated at what she perceives as her poor treatment by her family, she resolves to run away to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, which suits her extravagant tastes. A twelve-year-old girl, Claudia is an intelligent, spirited child who loves nice things.
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