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3.8 AVERAGE
3.8 AVERAGE
I read this book to my students. I was impressed with how heartwarming it was. There were many good lessons for my students to learn through this book. The most important was that kids can do BIG, important things that can impact the whole world!
Frindle is a nice quick book that tackles how language and words come to be made. It is written in a funny way that makes it enjoyable for children.
fast-paced
I remember reading Frindle myself when I was in about fifth grade, and it's got everything an adolescent reader needs--humor, independence, and even a little defiance. Honestly, the synopsis says most everything that needs to be said about this chapter book. Clements captures middle grade kids perfectly, and he writes with a humor they will understand. It's a great book for reluctant readers--especially boys-- and for any kid looking to get a laugh.
Originally published on The Hopeful Heroine
Originally published on The Hopeful Heroine
Add this to your must-read children's list. As a new classic it ranks up there with books by Beverly Cleary & E.L. Konisburg.
I LOVED THIS!! This was SO good and so much fun!!!
A cute school story about the power of words and teachers!
A lot of good language used, good character development, lovely but difficult ending that needs to be unpacked
Perhaps I'm a little biased because I myself am an English teacher, but this book is genius. I love how it takes a complicated concept - language - and explores it in a way that's accessible to younger kids. I also appreciate the interpersonal dynamics at play between the main characters, Nick and Mrs. Granger, and especially Nick and his parents.
This was a fun short read aloud. Nothing too great but well written.