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Katy
Aug 20, 2007 rated it it was amazing
Shelves: middle-grade
Great story, great readaloud book, and it always sucks my students into a year of reading Andrew Clements like crazy. I also think it has a great message about learning and language. Plus, it's funny. ...more
Vesra (When She Reads)
Why I've picked it out
Honestly the reason why I've picked out this book, is due to its interesting cover. Plus I want to know what exactly is a Frindle.

My Review & thoughts
Nicholas 'Nick' Allen has alot of ideas, most of them is to avoid getting homework from his teachers. Come to fifth grade where he finally meets his match, Mrs. Granger, who can't be budge from her intentions of giving them homework and assignments.

Sprouting an idea, Nick decided to test the waters on word play, unintentional
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Christi
Nov 13, 2016 rated it really liked it
Read-aloud at home for the elementary program in March several years ago (not quite sure which). The kids all loved it and it created some interesting conversations.
Doug
Mar 19, 2012 rated it really liked it
Just finished reading this with Mikenna. We both loved it.
mstan
I'm a sucker for books about good teachers. ...more
superawesomekt
Jul 01, 2023 rated it it was amazing
Listened to the Audiobook on a road trip with our 6, 8, and 10 year-olds. We loved it. Highly recommend
Lisa
Jan 11, 2008 rated it really liked it
Jade
Jun 14, 2008 rated it liked it
Shelves: childrens
Charlene Oleah
Jul 28, 2008 rated it really liked it
Shelves: children-s
Joseph
Aug 19, 2008 marked it as to-read
Martha
Mar 19, 2009 rated it liked it
Katie
Sep 22, 2009 rated it really liked it
Shelves: male-author
Samantha
Apr 18, 2010 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
Cari
Mar 11, 2012 rated it it was amazing
Te-ge Bramhall
Mar 13, 2012 rated it really liked it
Kim DeCina
Apr 22, 2013 marked it as to-read
Erica
May 06, 2014 rated it liked it
Jason
Mar 26, 2016 rated it really liked it
Stephanie
Sep 08, 2016 marked it as to-read
Jody
Nov 19, 2017 rated it really liked it
Whittney
Oct 08, 2022 rated it really liked it
Shelves: with-w
Curlysue
Sep 07, 2023 marked it as to-read
Shelves: young-adult, humor