Frindle

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What does the word 'frindle' mean?

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'Frindle' is a made-up word created by Nick to mean 'pen.'

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Who is Mrs. Granger?

Back

Mrs. Granger is Nick's teacher who is strict and values the proper use of language.

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What was Nick's main goal when he created the word 'frindle'?

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Nick's main goal was to disrupt Mrs. Granger's class and have fun.

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What did Mrs. Granger send Nick in the package?

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Mrs. Granger sent Nick a dictionary that included the word 'frindle'.

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How did Nick react when confronted by Mrs. Granger about his behavior?

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Nick pretended to be innocent and acted as if he didn't understand what she was talking about.

Front

What was the significance of Nick's 'great blackbird discovery'?

Back

It led to Nick making peeping sounds in class each week with the help of a friend.

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What did Nick want to achieve by sending his friends to the Penny Pantry store?

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Nick wanted to have the word 'frindle' recognized as a pen.

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What is the main theme of 'Frindle'?

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The main theme is the power of words and creativity in language.

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How does Nick's relationship with Mrs. Granger evolve throughout the story?

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Nick's relationship with Mrs. Granger evolves from conflict to mutual respect as they both learn from each other.

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What role do Nick's friends play in the story?

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Nick's friends support his idea of using the word 'frindle' and help spread it.