Frindle - 2000 Kids' Picks
 

Frindle - 2000 Kids' Picks

by Andrew Clements

Nicholas Allen has plenty of ideas. Who can forget the time he turned his third-grade classroom into a tropical island, or the times he fooled his teacher by chirping like a blackbird? But now Nick's in fifth grade, and it looks like his days as a troublemaker are over. Everyone knows that Mrs. Granger, the language arts teacher, has X-ray vision, and nobody gets away with anything in her... (read more)

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Member Reviews

  • Katie T
    • Rated 3 stars

    Citation - Clements, A. (1998). Frindle. New York: Aladdin.

    Recommended Grade Level - 2nd+

    Source - Recommended by fellow student.

    Review - From Kirkus Reviews
    "If there's any justice in the world, Clements may have something of a classic on his hands. By turns amusing and adroit, this first novel is also utterly satisfying. With comically realistic black-and-white illustrations by Selznick, this is a captivating tale--one to press upon children, and one they'll be passing among themselves."

    My Thoughts - This book is fun, quirky, and definitely different. It's a great book to start a young reader who is just beginning to read chapter books. Not only is it a good read, but it also makes the reader stop and think, "can I borrow a frindle?"

    Katie T wrote this review Monday, April 14 2008. ( reply | permalink )
  • Amber B
    • Rated 5 stars

    I read this book in college and really loved it. It's fun and creative and a wonderful children's book!

    Amber B wrote this review Saturday, January 19 2008. ( reply | permalink )
  • JoeIsReading
    • Rated 3 stars

    Juvie about a boy challenged by his English teacher to create a new word.

    JoeIsReading wrote this review Friday, October 5 2007. ( reply | permalink )
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