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No Talking
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Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8. -
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Common Sense says
Ear-to-ear-grinningly delightful school story.
updated 07.04.08
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 8 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About No Talking
Parents need to know that there is nothing to be concerned about here, and lots to cheer. It's a story that even reluctant readers can love about good-hearted children and adults who grow in compassion and understanding.
Read our full review by Matt Berman
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about silence and civil disobedience. Why does the silence seem so powerful? How does it change everyone's perceptions? What do you think of the standoff between Dave and the principal?
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Lives in New JerseyI rate this title on for age 11 and give itno talking
- Lives in CaliforniaI rate this title on for age 10 and give it
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awesome best book
- Lives inI rate this title on for age 2 and give it
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- Lives in VirginiaI rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Whatever you do, don't talk!
IN THIS BOOK, DAVE STARTS OUT TRYING NOT TO TALK, BUT THEN HE GETS ANNOYED BY LESLIE. HE MAKES AA BET WITH HER. STARTING THE NEXT DAY AT LUNCH, THEY CAN'T TALK, EXCEPT TO A TEACHER. AND EVEN THEN THEY CAN ONLY USE 3 WORDS. THE KIDS START HAVING A GOOD TIME BUT THEN A WHOLE LOT OF OTHER COOL STUFF HAPPENS AND IT ENDS UP MAKING LESLIE AND DAVE FRIENDS. BUT WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? READ THIS BOOK AND THEN YOU'LL BE ABLE TO WRITE A GREAT REVIEW!
- Lives in VirginiaI rate this title on for age 8 and give it
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