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This study focused on describing Dell Hymes’ SPEAKING Conceptin The Suitcase Kid novel by Wilson Jacqueline. The method used in this research was descriptive qualitative method. The data sources in this study were The Suitcase Kid by Wilson Jacqueline. The data collection technique used in this study were documentation study and note taking. The data analysis technique was describing based on Dell Hymes’ SPEAKING Concept by Dell Hymes’. Furthermore, the result of this study shows the setting and scene taken in The Suitcase Kid novel was in the suburban or rural area. The specific locations mentioned include Andy’s old home, Mulberry Cottage and a hidden garden where Andy finds solace. The scenes focus on the emotional and geographical challenges Andy faces in her divided family. Secondly, the most dominant participants in this novel were Andy, Andy’s parents, Andy’s step parents Bill and Carrie, Katie Bill’s Daughter, Mr. And Mrs. Peters. Thirdly, the ends in this novel is Andy wants to arrange her divorce family to become together again. Fourthly, the act sequences was Andy begins to move on and find the happiness in her new circumstances. Fifthly, the key contained shows the emotional feeling of Andy whether she feels happy, confused, sad, or stressful moments. Sixthly, the instruments contained in The Suitcase Kid novel are using face to face or direct communication. Next, norms contained in the story are social norms, cultural norms and norms of decency. Lastly, the genre contained in The Suitcase Kid novel is family drama. Keywords: Dell Hymes’ SPEAKING Concept, The Suitcase Kid, Wilson Jacquelin