ISBN: 978-1416909835
Like Clements' other tales about tweens in school (Frindle, The Landry News, The Janitor's Boy), No Talking touches on several quintessential tween themes: boys vs. girls, a contest, kids outsmart teachers and prove a point, sympathetic but non-meddlesome parents, a catchy hook of a beginning, a twist at the end, requisite fart jokes. Clements' demonstrates enormous respect for children in his writing, which helps create an appealing tone. The story focuses on a fifth grade class and would be a relatable and fun choice for young tweens.
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