Fríndel
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1996 · Est. 3 hour read

Fríndel

By Clements Andrew, Selznick Brian (Illustrator), Jiménez Rioja Alberto (Translator)

A student challenges language norms by inventing a new word.

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96 pages· 16,896 words· Est. 3 hour read
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Nick Allen, known for his wild ideas, faces a formidable language teacher with a passion for the dictionary. In fifth grade, he concocts a daring plan: create a new word. As he navigates the world of language and its origins, Nick's invention tests the boundaries of authority and creativity. Will his audacious idea change the way people think about words, or will it lead to unforeseen challenges? Dive into a tale where one boy's imagination takes on the establishment, questioning the power of language and the rules that govern it.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
96
Words
16,896
Reading age
7–9
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
830L
Themes & topics
Books about languagesBooks about rebellionsBooks about schools
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.4
F&P level
~T
AR points
3
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
16637
Publication
Published
February 1, 2004
First published
September 1, 1996
Edition
Language
Spanish; Castilian
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9788424179359

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