Reading Aloud: Frindle

Frindle by Andrew Clements is a fun, fast read aloud. It is a great jumping off point for learning about words and dictionaries. Although Nick's precocious behavior has you rooting for him, Mrs. Granger is the true hero in my eyes. Not because she is a teacher. (I struggle with the idea of most traditional classroom teachers.) But, because, as a mentor she knows the role to play to create success for her students. Sometimes one must seem evil to provide the necessary opposition for the amazing end results. The characters may be one dimensional but they definitely give you some food for thought and some great conversation starters with your children too.