What special assignment did Mrs.Granger give Nick?

Mrs. Granger assigned nick to an oral report where he was to tell where words come from. Frindle is a children’s novel, written by Andrew Clements in 1996. It is a special novel that involves a small boy who is intent on making a change. It depicts the story of power relations within the society.

Nick Allen is a small student who finds out where words come from. He then attempts to change a common word, a pen, with a different word called the frindle. He is faced with rejection and then ultimately acceptance. His simple desire fuels an entire rebellion.