Frindle by Andrew Clements (English) Compact Disc Book

Description: Frindle by Andrew Clements, Keith Nobbs 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 everethe 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. FORMAT Compact Disc LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description From bestselling and award-winning author Andrew Clements, a quirky, imaginative tale about creative thought and the power of language that will have readers inventing their own words--now available in a deluxe paperback edition! Is Nick Allen a troublemaker? He really just likes to liven things up at school--and hes always had plenty of great ideas. When Nick learns some interesting information about how words are created, suddenly hes 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 doesnt belong to Nick anymore. The new word is spreading across the country, and theres nothing Nick can do to stop it. Author Biography Andrew Clements (1949-2019) was the author of the enormously popular Frindle. More than 10 million copies of his books have been sold, and he was nominated for a multitude of state awards, including a Christopher Award and an Edgar Award. His popular works include About Average, Troublemaker, Extra Credit, Lost and Found, No Talking, Room One, Lunch Money, and more. He was also the author of the Benjamin Pratt & the Keepers of the School series. Find out more at AndrewClements.com. Keith Nobbs has appeared on Broadway in The Lion In Winter and off-Broadway in Dog Sees God, Romance, The Hasty Heart, Bye Bye Birdie, Dublin Carol, and Four (Lucille Lortel Award, Drama Desk Nomination). His film credits include Phone Booth, Double Whammy, and 25th Hour. Television credits include The Black Donnellys (series regular), Law and Order: Criminal Intent, and The Sopranos. Review A captivating tale -- one to press upon children, and one theyll be passing among themselves. -- Kirkus, pointered reviewWill have readers smiling all the way through...hilarious. -- The Horn Book, starred review Review Quote "Will have readers smiling all the way through...hilarious." -- The Horn Book , starred review Description for Reading Group Guide Discussion Topics Describing his novel, Andrew Clements writes that Frindle "is about discovering the true nature of words, language, thought, community, learning." Take each of these ideas one at a time. How is each explored in Frindle ? What do you think is the true nature of each? The frindle is just one of Nicks great ideas. Brainstorm about ways you could improve your own school. How can you turn your ideas into action? "Every good story," Mrs. Granger writes to Nick, "needs a bad guy, dont you think?" Do you agree? Does every good story have a villain? Can you think of any that dont? Brian Selznicks illustrations add their own sly humor to Frindle . Discuss a few of your favorites in detail. For example, how does his first illustration, opposite the title page, help set up the novel? How do you know from his fullpage portrait of Mrs. Granger that she cant be pushed around? Although Nick didnt know it until he turned twenty-one, his new word earned him a huge amount of money. Do you think his parents were right in setting up a trust fund for him? What do you think he might have done with the money if he could have spent it earlier? What would you do if you suddenly had a lot of money of your own? "School," the author writes in Frindle , "was the perfect place to launch a new word." Why? What makes schools such good breeding grounds for fads? Do companies or community organizations ever use your school for promoting products or services? How? Years after he leaves Mrs. Grangers class, Nick finds a perfect way to show her how important she was to him. Whats your teachers idea of a perfect gift from a former student? Has he or she received it yet? Activities and Research Create and define your own new word. Think of an object, a situation, or behavior that you think needs a single new word all its own. When Nick decides to call a pen a frindle, he creates a new synonym for a word that has few. But many words, such as friend or attractive, already have several common synonyms. On your own or with a group, make a list of words with many synonyms. Whats the largest number of synonyms you can come up with for one single word? New inventions and ideas or changing cultural influences continually add new words to our language. With the help of your parents or another adult, assemble a list of new words or new meanings for old words that have entered common usage within the last generation. Ask them as well about common words from their own childhood that are now seldom used. Nick makes his mark on the world even though hes just a fifth grader. Research and report to your class on other individuals who made significant contributions to literature, science, music, or other fields while still very young. If possible, bring in examples of their work. Interview a parent or a close adult friend about the teacher who meant the most to them when they were young. Did they always admire that teacher or did they grow to respect him or her more over time? What did they learn from that teacher? How did they learn it? Have they kept up with the teacher since leaving school? Mrs. Granger is a firm believer in improving vocabulary by studying word lists, but there are also playful ways to boost your word power. Look for board games based on words, crossword puzzles, or any books that feature word games. And, of course, reading more good books is another sure way to increase your vocabulary. News about Nicks new word spreads fast. First within his class, then in his hometown newspaper, later on television news shows and entertainment talk shows. Track a current news story through the media. Where did you first learn about the story? Keep a record of all the media outlets -- newspapers, magazines, the Internet, radio and television newscasts, or entertainment shows -- that also feature the same story. Details ISBN0743581709 Author Keith Nobbs Short Title FRINDLE 2D Publisher Simon & Schuster Audio Language English ISBN-10 0743581709 ISBN-13 9780743581707 Media Audio Product Format Compact Disc DEWEY FIC Year 2009 Residence Westborough, MA, US Birth 1949 Narrator Keith Nobbs Pages 2 Audience Age 8-12 Imprint Simon & Schuster Audio Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2009-06-23 NZ Release Date 2009-06-23 US Release Date 2009-06-23 UK Release Date 2009-06-23 Playing time 100 Publication Date 2009-06-23 Audience General Edition Description Unabridged edition We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137874181;

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