I liked this book because it shows that kids, even naughty ones, can be special by inventing something important, like, (in this case,) a word, such as frindle, meaning pen. It made me feel good.
Frindle
By Andrew Clements
| Interest Level | Reading Level | Reading A-Z | ATOS | Word Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grades 4 - 8 | Grades 4 - 6 | R | 5.4 | 16232 |
Nicholas Allen has plenty of ideas. Who can forget the time he turned his third-grade classroom into a tropical island, or the times he fooled his teacher by chirping like a blackbird? But now Nick's in fifth grade, and it looks like his days as a troublemaker are over. Everyone knows that Mrs. Granger, the language arts teacher, has X-ray vision, and nobody gets away with anything in her classroom. To make matters worse, she's also a fanatic about the dictionary, which is hopelessly boring to Nick. But when Nick learns an interesting tidbit about words and where they come from, it inspires his greatest plan yet: to invent a new word. From now on, a pen is no longer a pen -- it's a frindle. It doesn't take long for frindle to take root, and soon the excitement spreads well beyond his school and town. His parents and Mrs. Granger would like Nick to put an end to all this nonsense. But frindle doesn't belong to Nick anymore. All he can do now is sit back and watch what happens.
This quirky, imaginative tale about creative thought and the power of words will have readers inventing their own words. Brian Selznick's black-and-white illustrations enhance the humor in this unforgettable story.
This quirky, imaginative tale about creative thought and the power of words will have readers inventing their own words. Brian Selznick's black-and-white illustrations enhance the humor in this unforgettable story.
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's
ISBN-13: 9780689837036
ISBN-10: 0689837038
Published on 10/7/2002
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 128
Book Reviews (142)
Wow, what a great book!! I love all of Andrew Clements' books! :) Wish there were more... :P Gotta read this!
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the book was anout a boy who didint like his teacher becuz she was so strict and the only thing she smieled about was the dictonary :(
I think this book is ok. I really think this stry has no point though.I think I would prefer other books by andrew clements
this book is about a boy who dislikes a teacher. she is his english teacher and will do anything to give her students hamework. when she says that the people made the dictionary and anyone can make a new word, he does!
My 4th grade teacher read yhis to our class it was sooooo good get it for me p.s. my teacher cried when she read the ending she said '' Ms.Granger is so cool" i mean like not that she was not!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OMG I read this book in 4th grade I loved it. Frindle is such a cool name for a pen. I miss being in elementary and my old teachers. I recommend this book because it's a bunch of fun for anyone who reads it.
Interesting story how one boy changes the English dictionary.
Frindle is a light book that will leave you wanting more. Imagine harmlessly coming up with new name for something and then all of a sudden it snow balls into a monster(not literally, of course). If you like books that use a bit of humor, but also leave you with those warm "tingles" then you will love this book. Warning: this book is on a 5th grade level and 5th grade humor is applied.
This book is amazing not as amazing a Harry Potter, but definitely Amazing.