Frindle
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements
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Introduction Intro
Plot Summary Plot
Summary & Analysis
  • Chapter 1
  • Chapter 2
  • Chapter 3
  • Chapter 4
  • Chapter 5
  • Chapter 6
  • Chapter 7
  • Chapter 8
  • Chapter 9
  • Chapter 10
  • Chapter 11
  • Chapter 12
  • Chapter 13
  • Chapter 14
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Themes
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    Language
  • Power, Hierarchy, and Rules Theme Icon
    Power, Hierarchy, and Rules
  • Responsibility and Fame Theme Icon
    Responsibility and Fame
  • Leadership and Teamwork Theme Icon
    Leadership and Teamwork
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Characters
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  • Nick Allen
  • Mrs. Granger
  • Bud Lawrence
  • Janet Fisk
  • Mrs. Chatham
  • Mrs. Allen
  • Mr. Allen
  • Judy Morgan
  • Mrs. Avery
  • Miss Deaver
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  • The Dictionary Symbol Icon
    The Dictionary
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At the beginning of Frindle, and especially in the first few weeks following Nick's invention of the word “frindle” (meaning “pen”), Mrs. Granger is careful to characterize the dictionary as a symbol of…

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