Title: Frindle
Author: Andrew Clements
Publisher: Simon & Schuster / Aladdin
Year: 1996
ISBN: 9780689818769
Page Count: 112
Content Summary (2–5 sentences):
Frindle follows Nick Allen, a creative fifth‑grader who invents a new word—“frindle”—to replace the word “pen.”
What begins as a classroom prank escalates into a nationwide linguistic movement, challenging authority,
exploring how language evolves, and demonstrating the power of ideas. Nick’s conflict with his strict teacher,
Mrs. Granger, becomes a lesson in responsibility, creativity, and civic influence. The story highlights how
individual actions can shape community norms and cultural change.
Title: Frindle
Author: Andrew Clements
Publisher: Simon & Schuster / Aladdin
Year: 1996
ISBN: 9780689818769
Page Count: 112
Content Summary (2–5 sentences):
Frindle follows Nick Allen, a creative fifth‑grader who invents a new word—“frindle”—to replace the word “pen.”
What begins as a classroom prank escalates into a nationwide linguistic movement, challenging authority,
exploring how language evolves, and demonstrating the power of ideas. Nick’s conflict with his strict teacher,
Mrs. Granger, becomes a lesson in responsibility, creativity, and civic influence. The story highlights how
individual actions can shape community norms and cultural change.