In Chapters 9-11, the “frindle” controversy rises to new levels. Mrs. Chatham, the school’s principal, visits Nick’s house to speak with his parents. Judy Morgan, a writer from the local newspaper, visits Lincoln Elementary and eventually writes an article about the situation.

There is also a scene from these chapters where Mrs. Granger lists some of the things that did not exist or had not taken place when she had started teaching many years ago (cassette recorders, computers, no one had landed on the moon).

Think about the way the world will have changed when you grow up. Write about some of the ways that the world may have changed since you were younger, and tell why you think that way.