Paul"s English teacher has organized an exchange program with an English school. His guest"s name is Johnny and the family awaits him anxiously. Surprise! While his best friend"s guest is gregarious and fun to be with, Johnny, Paul"s guest, will simply not speak. No matter how hard the family tries, Johnny refuses to utter one word. Follow the tensions and humor as all concerned cope with the situation and try to help Johnny feel more comfortable. As an excellent reader for the intermediate student (3rd-4th year high school level) it is a perfect springboard for discussion prior to hosting or participating in an exchange. The text, completely in German, is a popular novel among German teens. A resource book with teaching suggestions and worksheets is available.