Good school story with very little questionable content.
Plot
A class of fifth graders is known around the school as "The Unshushables," since no teacher can get them quiet. One day, however, a challenge sprouts in the lunch room: who can talk less, the girls or the boys? Dave and Lynsey are the normally-loud-mouthed ringleaders. Some teachers play along, while others are now trying to get them to stop talking.
Morality
The challenge uses the honor system, and it is mentioned that maybe a few people cheated. The class in general occasionally disobeys teachers. Other than that, pretty good.
Spiritual Content
None.
Violence
None.
Drug and Alcohol Content
None.
Sexual Content
Once, a girl gets a boy to talk by kissing him. This is only for the game, however. A few fifth grade type behavior, such as the opposite gender having "cooties" are mentioned.
Crude or Profane Language or Content
"Stupid" and the like. Some name calling, as well as insults such as "immature" and "gross" and "annoying."
Conclusion
Andrew Clements strikes again with another great school story for elementary schoolers. His style of writing is perfectly suited for the target age group, and the plot is well-timed and well-thought-out.
