Frindle
by Andrew Clements
Spoiler-free summary
Inventive 5th grader Nick Allen one day decides to take his teacher's lesson literally and make a change. He picks a gibberish word and uses it instead of the word pen. Starting with his friends and his grade, he gets other people to say his new word until a whole word war begins at Lincoln Elementary School: Kids (Nick) vs. Teachers (Mrs. Granger). While Nick was warned about Mrs. Granger before he started fifth grade, he still took his chances with her, and it ended up being a pretty unforgettable year.
Why we loved this book
- I loved Frindle because it was funny, creative, and it really made me think about the words I say and write every day. It turned Nick’s random idea into a whole story, and even left me asking a few questions of my own about why words mean what they do.
Favorite character
Nick Allen
Favorite quote
Like the sunrise, some things just have to happen — and all you can really do is watch." - Mrs. Granger
This book is so sweet and it makes you feel like you can do anything. It is a quick read truly a favorite it our house.