Frindle
by Andrew Clements, Brian Selznick
Frindle by Andrew Clements, Brian Selznick holds a well received rating of 3.79 out of 5, based on 83.4K reader ratings. First published in 1996. The book spans 105 pages.
About Frindle
From bestselling and award-winning author Andrew Clements, a quirky, imaginative tale about creative thought and the power of words that will have readers inventing their own words.Is Nick Allen a troublemaker? He really just likes to liven things up at school -- and he's always had plenty of great ideas. When Nick learns some interesting information about how words are created, suddenly he's got the inspiration for his best plan ever...the frindle. Who says a pen has to be called a pen? Why not call it a frindle? Things begin innocently enough as Nick gets his friends to use the new word. Then other people in town start saying frindle. Soon the school is in an uproar, and Nick has become a local hero. His teacher wants Nick to put an end to all this nonsense, but the funny thing is frindle doesn't belong to Nick anymore. The new word is spreading across the country, and there's nothing Nick can do to stop it.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Andrew Clements, Brian Selznick |
| Published | 1996 |
| Pages | 105 |
| Genres | Fiction, Young Adult, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.79 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 83,351 |
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What genre is Frindle?
Frindle is categorized as Fiction, Young Adult, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Young Adult.
Is Frindle worth reading?
Based on 83.4K reader ratings, Frindle has an average score of 3.79 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is Frindle?
Frindle has 105 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote Frindle?
Frindle was written by Andrew Clements, Brian Selznick. It was first published in 1996.
What is the ISBN for Frindle?
The ISBN-13 for Frindle is 9780689818770.0.
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