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Frindle

By Andrew Clements
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Frindle by Andrew Clements is a fun and engaging story about a fifth-grader named Nick Allen who invents a new word for a pen, calling it "frindle". As the word gains popularity, it creates a playful power struggle between Nick and his strict language arts teacher, Mrs. Granger, highlighting themes of creativity, language, and the impact of ideas. The book explores how a simple idea can spread and influence a community, making it a delightful read for children.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This delightful children's book may appeal to you if you enjoy stories about creativity, the power of language, and clever young protagonists. It follows a witty boy who challenges the norm by inventing a new word, sparking excitement and change in his community. Perfect for readers who love imaginative tales with a touch of humour and heart.

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From bestselling and award-winning author Andrew Clements, a quirky, imaginative tale about creative thought and the power of words that will have readers inventing their own words.

Is Nick Allen a troublemaker? He really just 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.

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Frindle is celebrated for being a captivating tale that children will eagerly share with one another, according to Kirkus. The Horn Book describes it as a hilarious book that keeps readers smiling from beginning to end.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780689818769

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 February 1998

Country: United States

Imprint: Simon & Schuster

Edition: Reprint

Illustration: f-c cvr; b&w interior illustrations

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Brian Selznick

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 194.0mm

Weight: 92g

Pages: 112

Collections

Andrew Clements Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Young Adult

About the Author

Andrew Clements (1949–2019) was the author of the enormously popular Frindle. More than 10 million copies of his books have been sold, and he was nominated for a multitude of state awards, including a Christopher Award and an Edgar Award. His popular works include About Average, Troublemaker, Extra Credit, Lost and Found, No Talking, Room One, Lunch Money, and more. He was also the author of the Benjamin Pratt & the Keepers of the School series. Find out more at AndrewClements.com.

Brian Selznick is the author and illustrator of the bestselling The Invention of Hugo Cabret, which was awarded the Caldecott Medal and was a National Book Award finalist. He is also the illustrator of many books for children, including Frindle and Lunch Money by Andrew Clements, as well as the Doll People trilogy by Ann M. Martin and Laura Godwin, and The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins by Barbara Kerley, which was a Caldecott Honor Book. Mr. Selznick divides his time between Brooklyn, New York, and San Diego, California.

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