The Frindle Files by Andrew Clements

How I Came Across It... *Random House Children's Books sent me an ARC of Andrew Clements last work of fiction. The sequel to the beloved Frindle will be released in August 2024. I was excited to revisit this classic that I use to share with my students "back in the day". What It's About - Five Things You Need to Know... *The story picks up years later where Frindle left off.

*Josh is the main character and just may or may not be in the class of the kid who invented the "Frindle" who is now a classroom teacher.

*Josh's teacher is anti-tech while Josh finds value in the world of tech. This difference of opinion may or may hot lead to some conflicts.

*As much as Josh's teacher wants to keep his past a secret, Josh and his friends are more than interested in finding out the truth.

*The story is full of life- lessons both in and out of the classroom. What I Thought of It - Five Observations/Reflections... *It has been quite some time since I have read a Clements novel.  When I started this story, I was reminded how much I enjoy his stories.

*The plot was completely engaging and strong while combining the original story and a new companion adventure.  

*The way Clements moved the Frindle story ahead by years worked perfectly and created a fun and entertaining read.

*I loved reading about the classroom and the focus on the importance of writing.  

*This was a top-notch sequel that both young and "older" readers will enjoy.  What a treat to read!
Who Should Read It... *After finishing the book, I knew what my first two class read alouds will be for the 2024-2025 school. I know my fourth graders will love the story of Frindle and "Frindy". A perfect story for readers in grades three, four, five along with middle-school students. Happy Reading!

Rating...

5 out of 5 stars