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No Talking

(2007, Fiction - School, Written by Andrew Clements, Illustrated by Mark Elliott)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8.
  • Is it any good?

    5.0
  • Common Sense says

    Ear-to-ear-grinningly delightful school story.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 8 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Positive, compassionate characters.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

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.

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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 4.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational

    if you know how to read read this book!

    sorry! i wrote about the wrong book! the book i wrote about last time was things not seen, really good. but we're not talking about that one right now. No talking is a really good book and it shows that sometimes its good to be quite and sometimes you just need to be able to talk.

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    Absolutely perfect for ges 10 and up

    It's a great book! I'm in the middle of it, and I can't put it down. I think that Clements has it right it won't just be fun and games when your invisible, you have to be even more careful than normal.

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    Absolutely perfect for ges 10 and up

    It's a great book! I'm in the middle of it, and I can't put it down. I think that Clements has it right it won't just be fun and games when your invisible, you have to be even more careful than normal.

  4. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Excessive consumerism
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    No Talking Rip Rip!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    I hated that book it is the worst book ever i hate it!!!!!!!!! I want to rip it up its so bad

  5. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 4.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    No Talking Is awesome

    I love that book it is awesome, except nothing really happens but other than that it is an awesome book!!

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