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smileymaile14's review against another edition
4.75
I love this book. I know it’s a kids book and I wasn’t going to add it but it made me cry and I love it so much I had to. Dear lord
lemonaves's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
mariahistryingtoread's review against another edition
5.0
If you ever wondered what happens when an immovable object (a ten year old with a penchant for mischief) meets an unstoppable force (a truly passionate teacher), give this a try.
It's a super quick, light read. The debate at the core of it - what gives anyone the right to decide what words mean - is interesting enough that even as an adult I was invested. I appreciated seeing both sides of the argument even as I wholeheartedly agreed with Nicholas.
And honestly, considering how many people think that kids are ignorant or dumb or consider them as little more than property it was extremely satisfying seeing a kid really stick it to the system.
The story is well paced, and well written. The characters are a bit bare but they serve their purpose fine and the brevity of the story overall means you don't really think about it too much. I'm certainly looking forward to more Andrew Clements in the future.
It's a super quick, light read. The debate at the core of it - what gives anyone the right to decide what words mean - is interesting enough that even as an adult I was invested. I appreciated seeing both sides of the argument even as I wholeheartedly agreed with Nicholas.
And honestly, considering how many people think that kids are ignorant or dumb or consider them as little more than property it was extremely satisfying seeing a kid really stick it to the system.
The story is well paced, and well written. The characters are a bit bare but they serve their purpose fine and the brevity of the story overall means you don't really think about it too much. I'm certainly looking forward to more Andrew Clements in the future.
kadoatie's review against another edition
5.0
one of the few truly timeless books to me, it touched my heart + i wish i'd grown up reading it
marcusghee's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
5.0
i hadn't read this book since like 5th grade - i saw it today and gasped, full of nostalgia. excellent Saturday night read. it felt good to be a child again
katykelly's review against another edition
5.0
The effect of one boy... wonderfully funny and also inspiring story of one student making a difference: The frindle is mightier than the sword.
I cannot wait to read this with my son, just as soon as we finish our current Harry Potter! I've only recently heard of this, scanning books of 'must reads' to find more suitable sharing classics for my 7-year-old.
Nicholas Allen is known as a bit of a prankster. He's always got a strategy for distracting teachers... until he comes across Mrs Granger, a dictionary-lover who takes her lessons very seriously. He soon finds a way to try and both annoy her and make a point - he decides he is going to call a 'pen' a 'frindle'. And tell his friends to do the same.
Just how this escalates is brilliant, taking on a life of its own before social media and manages to 'go viral' the old-fashioned way.
I delighted in Nicholas's exploits, his reasoning, his effect on his little town. And the epilogue was perfect, I'd expected something like it, but it was written so movingly I cried! Not what I expected when I started this short children's novel.
Set not too long ago and still relatable. Though I did think it sounded like an American school, with American references, though I believe the setting was meant to be the UK.
Can't wait to discuss this with my eldest son, some wonderful issues raised to be able to talk about, and a hero that isn't perfect but is rather admirable.
One for ages 7-12.
I cannot wait to read this with my son, just as soon as we finish our current Harry Potter! I've only recently heard of this, scanning books of 'must reads' to find more suitable sharing classics for my 7-year-old.
Nicholas Allen is known as a bit of a prankster. He's always got a strategy for distracting teachers... until he comes across Mrs Granger, a dictionary-lover who takes her lessons very seriously. He soon finds a way to try and both annoy her and make a point - he decides he is going to call a 'pen' a 'frindle'. And tell his friends to do the same.
Just how this escalates is brilliant, taking on a life of its own before social media and manages to 'go viral' the old-fashioned way.
I delighted in Nicholas's exploits, his reasoning, his effect on his little town. And the epilogue was perfect, I'd expected something like it, but it was written so movingly I cried! Not what I expected when I started this short children's novel.
Set not too long ago and still relatable. Though I did think it sounded like an American school, with American references, though I believe the setting was meant to be the UK.
Can't wait to discuss this with my eldest son, some wonderful issues raised to be able to talk about, and a hero that isn't perfect but is rather admirable.
One for ages 7-12.
hannahalvarez's review against another edition
5.0
Read this to my 3rd grade class- they loved it and the twist at the end!!! Although, they have asked me for a frindle everyday since we started it.
rmseivard's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
bellabrasiliant's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
One of my favorite books when I was a kid. "Who says dog means dog? You do, Nicholas." is ingrained in my brain forever. As a kid who read the dictionary for fun, this hit me just as hard as it did when I first read it around age six or seven.