No Talking

In 'You have the right to remain silent,' fifth-grade boys and girls at Laketon Elementary have a rivalry exacerbated by their loud and disorderly behavior. This prompts the principal to frequently use her red plastic bullhorn. One day, Dave Packer, known for being loud, decides to stay quiet for a day but breaks his silence to insult Lynsey Burgess. This sparks a competition between the boys and girls to see who can speak the fewest words over two days. The teachers and principal struggle with the sudden silence and fear losing control, while Dave and Lynsey's actions might throw the school into chaos. This novel explores the impact of language, the consequences of words spoken in anger, and the power of kind words.