Author: Andrew Clements
Title: Frindle
Publisher: Aladdin Paperbacks Date: 1996
Age level: Elementary (3-4)
Summary:
This is a story of an intelligent boy named Nick who always has crazy ideas. His latest idea leads him to try and create a new word for pen. His word is frindle. The story follows the events that unfold after he puts his plan into action.
Strengths:
This is a great story which will encourage children to open up their minds and use their imaginations. I love the end of the book and all it has to offer children. The message in this book is so powerful and really lets children know that if they put their minds to it, they can do anything. There is a great mix of vocabulary mixed into the story to help children increase their written knowledge. The story is told from an accurate point of view of a fifth grader and is really something children can relate to. The pictures that are interspersed throughout the book also add something special to it. I love it!
Concerns:
I do not really have any issues with this book. I think that it may, in some points, be a little too far fetched and that it makes it seem like all of the events came easy to Nick. However, I think if a child really gets an idea from this they will see the hard work it takes to make change, and that if they were to re-read the book they would understand better.
Classroom use/Other comments:
Something a teacher could do after the students read this book is have them come up with their own clever idea (or word) and talk about everything they would have to do to implant it. Have them create a plan to make change in their school.
Title: Frindle
Publisher: Aladdin Paperbacks Date: 1996
Age level: Elementary (3-4)
Summary:
This is a story of an intelligent boy named Nick who always has crazy ideas. His latest idea leads him to try and create a new word for pen. His word is frindle. The story follows the events that unfold after he puts his plan into action.
Strengths:
This is a great story which will encourage children to open up their minds and use their imaginations. I love the end of the book and all it has to offer children. The message in this book is so powerful and really lets children know that if they put their minds to it, they can do anything. There is a great mix of vocabulary mixed into the story to help children increase their written knowledge. The story is told from an accurate point of view of a fifth grader and is really something children can relate to. The pictures that are interspersed throughout the book also add something special to it. I love it!
Concerns:
I do not really have any issues with this book. I think that it may, in some points, be a little too far fetched and that it makes it seem like all of the events came easy to Nick. However, I think if a child really gets an idea from this they will see the hard work it takes to make change, and that if they were to re-read the book they would understand better.
Classroom use/Other comments:
Something a teacher could do after the students read this book is have them come up with their own clever idea (or word) and talk about everything they would have to do to implant it. Have them create a plan to make change in their school.
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