No Talking facts for kids
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| Author | Andrew Clements |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's literature |
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster |
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Publication date
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June 26, 2007 |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
| Pages | 160 |
| ISBN | 978-1-4169-0983-5 |
| OCLC | 76261556 |
| LC Class | PZ7.C59118 No 2007 |
No Talking is a fun children's novel written by Andrew Clements in 2007. It tells the story of a group of fifth graders who decide to stop talking. This book explores what happens when kids challenge the usual school rules.
Contents
About the Story
The book is set at Laketon Elementary School. The fifth-grade boys are known for being very noisy. They decide to challenge the equally loud fifth-grade girls to a "no talking" contest. This competition turns out to be much harder than anyone expected!
The Big Challenge
The main idea for the contest comes from Mahatma Gandhi's practice of staying silent for one day a week. The students want to see if they can do it too. Both the boys and girls agree on one rule: when a teacher asks a question, they can only use three words to answer.
The students quickly find many ways to make noise without actually speaking. They use gestures, write notes, and find other creative ways to communicate. The whole school soon becomes involved in watching the contest.
What Happens Next?
The school principal is very surprised when she sees how quiet the fifth-grade hallway is during lunch. She first thinks it's a strange dream! At first, she gets upset and tries to make the students talk. But the kids stay quiet. Eventually, the principal even joins in the silent challenge herself!
Main Characters
The two main leaders of the contest are Lynsey, who leads the girls' team, and Dave (or David), who leads the boys' team. They both work hard to keep their teams from talking.
Why This Book is Special
The story shows how students can stand up for their right to be silent. It explores how boys and girls interact and compete in elementary school. The book ends with the contest finishing in a tie, showing that both sides were equally determined.
No Talking was recognized for its great story. It won the 2010 California Young Reader Medal, which is an award chosen by young readers themselves.
