One Mixed-Up Night

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This book is like From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler . . . but instead of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, these two friends are running away to somewhere a little more modern-Ikea. a Frankie and Walter aren't really running away. Just like the kids in their favorite book, they are running to somewhere. Specifically, a massive furniture store. They've been obsessed with the Ikea catalog for years. So they make a plan, pack their backpacks, give their parents the sleepover switcheroo . . . and they're in. a One night all on their own, with no grown-ups or little brothers. a One night of couch jumping, pillow forts, and unlimited soda refills. a One night of surprises and twinkle lights and secrets they have each been keeping-and waiting to share. a One unforgettable night in Ikea.This book is like From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler . . . but instead of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, these two friends are running away to somewhere a little more modern-Ikea. a Frankie and Walter aren't really running away. Just like the kids in their favorite book, they are running to somewhere. Specifically, a massive furniture store. They've been obsessed with the Ikea catalog for years. So they make a plan, pack their backpacks, give their parents the sleepover switcheroo . . . and they're in. a One night all on their own, with no grown-ups or little brothers. a One night of couch jumping, pillow forts, and unlimited soda refills. a One night of surprises and twinkle lights and secrets they have each been keeping-and waiting to share. a One unforgettable night in Ikea.
Catherine Newmanais the author of the acclaimed memoirsaCatastrophic HappinessaandaWaiting for Birdy, as well as a columnist for Real Simple Magazine. This is her first book for children. She lives in Amherst, Massachusetts with her husband, kids, cat, friends, and books. Visit her atawww.catherinenewmanwriter.com.