Noodleheads See the Future (Graphic Novel)

By Tedd Arnold (Author/Illustrator), Martha Hamilton, Mitch Weiss

Book #2 in the Noodleheads series

Two brothers try to help their mother with various tasks, but their efforts are often misguided and lead to humorous misunderstandings.

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48 pages· 793 words· Est. 12 min read

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Bookroo's summary

Mac and Mac, the noodle-brained brothers, embark on a quest to earn a cake by gathering firewood. But when their cousin Meatball tricks them with 'firewood seeds,' their gullibility leads to unforeseen chaos. Will their foolishness ruin their plans, or will they stumble upon success? Dive into a world of slapstick humor and clever twists, where every misstep is a step closer to a surprising reward. Join the Noodleheads in this laugh-out-loud adventure that challenges them to think critically and spot the holes in their own grand schemes.

From the publisher

Tedd Arnold—the guy who does Fly Guy—and his storyteller friends are bringing folktale tomfoolery into the 21st Century, with this Geisel Honor-winning companion to Noodlehead Nightmares.

Although Mac and Mac are as hollow-headed as, well, noodles, they’re always coming up with brilliant schemes. For instance, they’re absolutely certain Mom will bake them a cake if they gather some firewood for her. But when their friend Meatball offers to trade them a handful of firewood seeds, the gullible brothers can’t foresee what will happen next. . .

Illustrated by Tedd Arnold, whose Fly Guy series is a kid favorite, this graphic novel is perfect for comic fans and reluctant readers, with short, funny chapters following Mac and Mac through ridiculous adventures. Full of wordplay, jokes, and slapstick humor, the Noodlehead series is sure to delight.

Based on traditional world folktales and stories of fools, the Noodleheads also encourage critical thinking, inviting kids to use their noodles– spotting the holes in the brothers’ grand plans, and anticipating how things will go awry.

Source notes from professional storytellers Martha Hamilton and Mitch Weiss provide more information about the traditional stories that inspired Mac and Mac’s mishaps, showing how these comic motifs feature in folklore and legends all around the world and offering opportunities for further reading.

This easy-to-read series is an accessible introduction to stories of fools, and a great next read for fans of the Fly Guy books.

A Junior Library Guild selection!