No Talking
by Andrew Clements
No Talking by Andrew Clements holds a well received rating of 3.94 out of 5, based on 14.1K reader ratings. First published in 2007. The book spans 146 pages.
About No Talking
"You have the right to remain silent." However... The fifth-grade girls and the fifth-grade boys at Laketon Elementary don't get along very well. But the real problem is that these kids are loud and disorderly. That's why the principal uses her red plastic bullhorn. A lot. Then one day Dave Packer, a certified loudmouth, bumps into an idea -- a big one that makes him try to keep quiet for a whole day. But what does Dave hear during lunch? A girl, Lynsey Burgess, jabbering away. So Dave breaks his silence and lobs an insult. And those words spark a contest: Which team can say the fewest words during two whole days? And it's the boys against the girls. How do the teachers react to the silence? What happens when the principal feels she's losing control? And will Dave and Lynsey plunge the whole school into chaos? This funny and surprising book is about language and thought, about words unspoken, words spoken in anger, and especially about the power of words spoken in kindness...with or without a bullhorn. It's Andrew Clements at his best -- thought-provoking, true-to-life, and very entertaining.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Andrew Clements |
| Published | 2007 |
| Pages | 146 |
| Genres | Fiction, Young Adult, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.94 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 14,083 |
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What genre is No Talking?
No Talking is categorized as Fiction, Young Adult, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Young Adult.
Is No Talking worth reading?
Based on 14.1K reader ratings, No Talking has an average score of 3.94 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is No Talking?
No Talking has 146 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote No Talking?
No Talking was written by Andrew Clements. It was first published in 2007.
What is the ISBN for No Talking?
The ISBN-13 for No Talking is 9781416909840.0.
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