Trouble With the Teachers

I'm about half way through "No Talking". The contest between the boys and girls is in full swing. I actually find it pretty impressive that this class of kids is working together in teams, and everybody is following the rules of the "game." I think that would take a lot of leadership to get everyone on the same page.
I was wondering how the teachers would react.  Now, I know.  Music class was pretty creative.  Andrew Clements seems to be using foreshadowing that the teachers also have conflicts between the men and women.  I'm interested to see if anything happens with that.
The teachers argue about what to do. Should they allow these "unshushables" to keep going or should they force them to talk again? What is your opinion?

No Talking

I've read a few of Andrew Clements's books, and I know he's really popular with my students. I'm not hooked on his books, but they always have characters that 5th graders can relate to.
I decided to read No Talking because of its title. As a teacher I feel like I've said these words a few times. However, the cover makes it seem like the kids don't want to talk.  This definitely intrigued me and made me want to read on.
There are a few 5th grade students that are reading this book with me.  If they follow this blog, I hope they'll contribute and share their thoughts through comments.
I thought the boy character was pretty believable. I remember a division between boys and girls when I went to New Berlin Elementary. What do you guys think about the characters or the school from the first few chapters?
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