Frindle
Frindle by Andrew Clements, published by Scholastic, Incorporated in 1996, is a 105-page book written in English. The story follows Nick Allen, a student known for his lively ideas and antics at school. When faced with the strictness of his teacher, Mrs. Granger, Nick discovers how words are created, leading him to invent a new term for a pen—frindle. As this new word begins to spread beyond his control, Nick navigates the unexpected consequences of his creativity.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of language and innovation through Nick’s journey. The book delves into the dynamics of school life and the impact of a single idea on a community. As frindle gains popularity, it raises questions about ownership of language and the power of words, making it a thought-provoking read for those interested in the interplay between creativity and authority.
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“Is Nick Allen a troublemaker? He really just likes to liven things up at school – and he’s always had plenty of great ideas. But it looks like Nick’s days of classroom shenanigans are over – thanks to his no-nonsense teacher, Mrs. Granger. That is, until Nick learns an interesting tidbit about how words are created. This inspires his greatest plan yet: invent a new word. From now on, a pen is no longer a pen – it’s a frindle. But what happens when the word starts to catch on… around school, around town? Suddenly, frindle doesn’t belong to Nick anymore. The word is spreading and there’s nothing Nick can do to stop it…” — Back Cover.
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