Where do words come from? Who determines what a word means? If you've ever pondered these essential questions of language, this children's book is perfect for you regardless of age. Frindle by Andrew Clements is about a fifth grade teacher and her class, and how one student, Nick Allen, decides to introduce a new word and make it so. One day he calls a pen a "frindle" and the games begin. His teacher wants him and his friends to show more decorum and respect for the English language, but Nick cannot be deterred. In this short but impactful story, Nick and his teacher find out they have more in common than they thought and learn about the power of determination and language. This is a must read!