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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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ISBN13: 9780689818769
ISBN10: 0689818769
Condition: Standard
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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. 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.

Synopsis:

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.

About the Author

Andrew Clements is the author of the enormously popular Frindle. Over ten million of his books have sold to date and he has been nominated for a multitude of state awards and has won two Christopher Awards and an Edgar Award. His popular works include Extra Credit, Lost and Found, No Talking, Room One, Lunch Money and more.  He is also the author of the Benjamin Pratt & the Keepers of the School series. Mr. Clements taught in the public schools near Chicago for seven years before moving East to begin a career in publishing and writing. He lives with his wife in central Massachusetts and has four grown children.  His website is 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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emhenig, May 2, 2011 (view all comments by emhenig)
The frindle is a great idea, but will it get Nick into a lot of trouble.
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Neal Iversen, October 23, 2010 (view all comments by Neal Iversen)
My fourth grade teacher read us this book; I have since called pens "Frindles".
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Rubies, February 24, 2010 (view all comments by Rubies)
Not just a story about a boy renaming a pen! A story for teachers & parents as much as kids, it is an encouragement that a teacher, parent, etc. can make a huge impact on a child's life if they're willing to put in some effort, see through a child's manipulations and take the time to challenge (a.k.a. LOVE) them!

(Read the "Deconstructing Penguins" by Lawrence and Nancy Goldstone approach to using this book for a kids' book club...very helpful.)
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780689818769
ill.:
Selznick, Brian.
Author:
Selznick, Brian
Author:
Clements, Andrew
Publisher:
Aladdin Paperbacks
Location:
New York :
Subject:
Fiction
Subject:
Boys / Men
Subject:
Boys
Subject:
Children's 9-12 - Fiction - General
Subject:
Humorous Stories
Subject:
School & Education
Subject:
Teacher-student relationships
Subject:
School attendance
Subject:
Schools -- Fiction.
Subject:
Schools
Subject:
Children s humor
Copyright:
Edition Description:
B102
Publication Date:
February 1998
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Grade Level:
Children/juvenile
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
112
Dimensions:
7.62 x 5.12 in 3.255 oz
Age Level:
08-12

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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. 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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