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Frindle Paperback – February 1, 1998

by Andrew Clements (Author), Brian Selznick (Illustrator)
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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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  2. Print length
    112 pages
  3. Language
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  4. Grade level
    3 - 7
  5. Lexile measure
    830L
  6. Dimensions
    5.13 x 0.4 x 7.63 inches
  7. Publication date
    February 1, 1998
  8. ISBN-10
    0689818769
  9. ISBN-13
    978-0689818769
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  1. Nick could feel a homework assignment coming the way a farmer can feel a rainstorm.
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  2. FIFTH GRADE WAS different. That was the year to get ready for middle school. Fifth grade meant passing classes. It meant no morning recess. It meant real letter grades on your report cards. But most of all, it meant Mrs. Granger.
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Trying to aggravate a tough language-arts teacher, a fifth-grade boy invents a new word for pen: "frindle." Soon, the whole country is using it. "Dictionary lovers will cotton to this mild classroom fantasy," said PW. Ages 8-12.
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"A captivating tale -- one to press upon children, and one they'll be passing among themselves." -- "Kirkus", pointered review

"Will have readers smiling all the way through...hilarious." -- "The Horn Book", starred review

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Atheneum Books for Young Readers; Reprint edition (February 1, 1998)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 112 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0689818769
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0689818769
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 10 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 830L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.13 x 0.4 x 7.63 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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    Most of my characters are fairly normal people who are dealing with the basics of everyday life--getting along with others, finding a place in the world, discovering talents, overcoming challenges, trying to have some wholesome fun along the way, and getting into some scrapes and a little mischief now and then, too. I guess I hope my readers will be able to see bits and pieces of themselves in the stories, particularly the novels that take place in and around school. School is a rich setting because schools and education are at the heart of every community. The stories that are set in school seem to resonate with kids, teachers, parents, librarians--readers of all ages. Everyone's life has been touched by school experiences. And I also hope, of course, that kids and others will enjoy reading, enjoy the use of language, enjoy my storytelling.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Cuteness Overload
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This book was a requirement for my daughter and Middle School - I was entertained reading it myself! Made me want to go back to my middle school years! Fun cute story!!
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I got this book with my gift card and it’s super good
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I remember reading this when I was in elementary school, so I bought it for my 3rd grader. He really enjoyed it. He and his friends are now using the term "Frindle" 😆
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5.0 out of 5 stars Loved It!
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4.0 out of 5 stars this was amazing
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this was such an amusing little read. i was laughing and smiling at the subversive undermining of it all, but the ending was sweet. i had so much fun reading it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars entertaining
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My son and I read this book for this book for his third grade book report, even though we found some of the words difficult for a new third grader we learned that we can always use our dictionary to look up the meaning and with me technology, we don’t have to imagine we we can look up pictures too.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Daughter loved it
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My daughter read this at school and insisted on reading it at home again. Really great story and easy to read for 5th grader.
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***This review was written by my student and me, as we read together as a project. It contains spoilers.

Frindle is the most interesting book you will ever read! In the book, a young boy named Nick Allen is always a troublemaker, until he comes to 5th grade. That year, he had a very strict teacher named Mrs. Granger. He makes up a new word that spread so quickly, that it almost becomes a real word across the nation. It is a book where you start reading it and never want to stop.
There are a few excellent qualities about this book. First, the style (funny) of the author, hooks readers. Next, there is a lot of suspense that makes the reader feel excited. Lastly, it is a Hero v.s Villain story, so it makes it interesting. Those are some of the awesome parts about Frindle.
On the other hand, there are a few points that are not as great. To start, the story lacks detail and this makes it less interesting in certain sections. Also, the plot is predictable. This is a problem because people can guess what will happen next too easily. Finally, there is not enough action. Without it, the story is a little dull. These are just some of the reasons this book is not as well written-as other books.
Again, I believe this story is one you will not want to miss. If you do not read this book, you will be sorry because you have just missed out on getting to know some really great characters. Don’t you want to read it?
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Easy to Read for Grade 5 Classroom
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I ordered this book as a read aloud for my classroom. Students loved listening to it being read. Funny and easy read for the end of the year!
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Ottimo libro, il mio livello di inglese è B1 e sono riuscita a comprendere facilmente la storia. I capitoli sono ben organizzati, brevi e con disegni. Dà molti spunti di riflessione e credo che ogni ragazzo, dai 10 anni in sù, dovrebbe leggerlo.
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Reviewed in Italy on January 1, 2021
Ottimo libro, il mio livello di inglese è B1 e sono riuscita a comprendere facilmente la storia. I capitoli sono ben organizzati, brevi e con disegni. Dà molti spunti di riflessione e credo che ogni ragazzo, dai 10 anni in sù, dovrebbe leggerlo.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very very good book
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Very good for my child, really really love rhis
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5.0 out of 5 stars Super good
Reviewed in Brazil on March 19, 2018
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É muito bom pq conta a história de um menino que inventa a palavra Frindle Irá very Good encaixe tell a history ir a boy that invents the word FRINDLE
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5.0 out of 5 stars Para regalar
Reviewed in Spain on November 20, 2019
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Era un regalo y no he tenido ninguna queja.
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