“.that dictionary was worked on by hundreds of very smart people for many years, so as far as we are concerned, that dictionary is the law.” Maybe Joy a Little More than Pride Seems like a crazy, anarchic world until Miss Granger sets him straight: Granger over the implications of defining a word arbitrarily and then making that definition the convention simply because enough people agree on it. Early on, Nick has a discussion with Mrs. They were dark gray, and if she turned them on full power, they could make you feel like a speck of dust.” Legal Mumbo-Jumboįrindle is a word that Nick decides is going to be used in place of the word “pen.” Great fun, but then things beyond his control get out of hand and before too long-well, read the story to find out what happens. There were even some fifth graders who were taller. GrangerĪ big more detail is offered in the descriptive imagery of Nick’s fifth grade teacher. Avery looks “like a hawk” due to the beaklike curvature of her nose. Not once, not twice, but on three different occasions in less than three pages he thinks to himself that his fourth-grade teacher, Mrs. One night while watching TV, Nick learns about hawks and the next day the metaphor is set in stone. Written by Timothy Sexton and other people who wish to remain anonymous We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community.
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