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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.

updated 07.04.08

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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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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  1. Teen Reviewer
    Age 16
    Lives in New Jersey
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0

    no talking

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  2. Kid Reviewer
    Age 12
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0

    orage_soda_addict

    awesome best book

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 1.0

    no talking

  4. Kid Reviewer
    Age 8
    Anonymous
    Lives in Virginia
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    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!

  5. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Virginia
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 4.0

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