Dewey Edition22
Reviews"Andrew Clements set the standard for the school story in 1996 with his first novel, Frindle, which went on to sell more than two million copies... No Talking is Clements's best school story since."- The New York Times Book Review, "Readers may be compelled to use their voice to praise Clements's deft handling of an interesting premise." - Publishers Weekly, "Readers may be compelled to use their voice to praise Clements's deft handling of an interesting premise."- Publishers Weekly, "Andrew Clements set the standard for the school story in 1996 with his first novel,Frindle,which went on to sell more than two million copies...No Talkingis Clements's best school story since."-The New York Times Book Review, "A vintage tale from the master of the theme-driven, feel-good school story."- "Kirkus Reviews", starred review, "A vintage tale from the master of the theme-driven, feel-good school story."- Kirkus Reviews , starred review, "Readers may be compelled to use their voice to praise Clements's deft handling of an interesting premise."-Publishers Weekly, "A vintage tale from the master of the theme-driven, feel-good school story." - Kirkus Reviews , starred review, "Andrew Clements set the standard for the school story in 1996 with his first novel, Frindle, which went on to sell more than two million copies... No Talking is Clements's best school story since." - The New York Times Book Review
Grade ToSeventh Grade
SynopsisA "New York Times"-bestselling author portrays a battle of wills between some spunky kids who challenge one another to see who can go longer without talking, and a creative teacher who sees how the kids' experiment can provide a unique lesson in communication. Illustrations., It's boys vs. girls when the noisiest, most talkative, and most competitive fifth graders in history challenge one another to see who can go longer without talking. Teachers and school administrators are in an uproar, until an innovative teacher sees how the kids' experiment can provide a terrific and unique lesson in communication. In No Talking, Andrew Clements portrays a battle of wills between some spunky kids and a creative teacher with the perfect pitch for elementary school life that made Frindle an instant classic.