They are making too much noise to hear from the kitchen. Golden Compass

What is author's intention of using "to hear from the kitchen"?

People usually keep calm to hear something rather than making noise to hear?

Isn't it a bit awkward?

Source (Golden Compass)

"They're making too much noise to hear from the kitchen," Lyra whispered back.

What is author's intention of using "to hear from the kitchen"?

People usually keep calm to hear something rather than making noise to hear?

Isn't it a bit awkward?