Author: Andrew Clements
Illustrator: Brian Selznick
Genre: Novel
Grade level: 4-7
Nick Allen is a very creative kid who decides to start referring to his pen as frindle, thus the name of this book, Frindle. His new word becomes the talk of the school, then the town, and soon enough ends up on the news. The word becomes known nationwide. In the end, Nick is a junior in college and is rich from all of the royalties of his word. The word makes it into the dictionary.
Brian Selznick illustrates the pictures for this Newbery Medal winning chapter book. These black and white illustrations enhance the humor throughout the story. They create a lasting memory of this story that will spark every reader's interest.
Frindle is a book that is loved by many middle schoolers. This book allows students to believe that anything is possible with an open imagination. This book is written with excellency which cause each reader to feel that they are a part of Nick's story.
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