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3.8 AVERAGE
3.8 AVERAGE
Exceptionally clever YA fiction, deserving of all the awards heaped on it. I read it because it won the 1999 Rebecca Caudill Young Reader's Book Award.
funny
hopeful
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:
Yes
Tears, tears, tears! Haven't cried this much since "Thank You Mr. Falker." Great story about thinking for yourself, the importance of staying true to your inner voice, and those wonderful teachers with years of experience and wisdom. Celebrate a great teacher! Read this book!
Age: 2nd-4th grade
"Is Nick Allen a troublemaker?
He just really likes to liven things up at school -- and he's always had plenty of great ideas. When Nick learns some interesting information about how words are created, suddenly he's got the inspiration for his best plan ever...the frindle. Who says a pen has to be called a pen? Why not call it a frindle? Things begin innocently enough as Nick gets his friends to use the new word. Then other people in town start saying frindle. Soon the school is in an uproar, and Nick has become a local hero. His teacher wants Nick to put an end to all this nonsense, but the funny thing is frindle doesn't belong to Nick anymore. The new word is spreading across the country, and there's nothing Nick can do to stop it." Goodreads feature review
A funny, fast-paced book for emergent readers with a satisfying ending for students and teachers.
"Is Nick Allen a troublemaker?
He just really likes to liven things up at school -- and he's always had plenty of great ideas. When Nick learns some interesting information about how words are created, suddenly he's got the inspiration for his best plan ever...the frindle. Who says a pen has to be called a pen? Why not call it a frindle? Things begin innocently enough as Nick gets his friends to use the new word. Then other people in town start saying frindle. Soon the school is in an uproar, and Nick has become a local hero. His teacher wants Nick to put an end to all this nonsense, but the funny thing is frindle doesn't belong to Nick anymore. The new word is spreading across the country, and there's nothing Nick can do to stop it." Goodreads feature review
A funny, fast-paced book for emergent readers with a satisfying ending for students and teachers.
Frindle is a quick read and a great introduction to the ideas of linguistics, language change and etymology, though you wouldn't guess it at first glance! This is a book about the power of language change, at its core, and the question of whether or not it is a good thing. You can guess which it turns out to be...
Frindle was one of my favorite reads! It deals with rebellion and bravery at the same time. It is a great story to give children hope and allow them to think outside the box. It is a great choice for a read-aloud book in class, and a great book to use for additional assignments and units. I was impressed by the outcome in the end, and believe it sends off a wonderful message to readers of all ages.
Nick Allen likes to keep everyone at his school on their toes with his classroom hijinx. However, Nick seems to have met his match in stern fifth grade teacher, Mrs. Granger. When Nick embarks on his greatest plan to date, invent a new word, things really get out of hand.
Author Andrew Clements is know as the master of the school story. With his keen insights into the inner workings of schools and their students and staff and his masterful creation of true to life characters readers are easily pulled into the narrative. Soon you will find yourself eagerly turning pages and rooting for your favorite character to "win."
Author Andrew Clements is know as the master of the school story. With his keen insights into the inner workings of schools and their students and staff and his masterful creation of true to life characters readers are easily pulled into the narrative. Soon you will find yourself eagerly turning pages and rooting for your favorite character to "win."
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
I have fond memories of this book from early elementary, but it wasn’t as good as I remembered it.