Book Series · 7 Books

Noodleheads Books

In order from Noodlehead Nightmares (Graphic Novel) to Noodleheads Take It Easy.

Brothers Mac and Mac are lovable fools who take advice much too literally and rarely notice the holes in their plans. Seven easy-to-read graphic novels reinvent traditional noodlehead folktales through short chapters, puns, tricks, and slapstick.

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Noodlehead Nightmares (Graphic Novel)
Noodleheads See the Future (Graphic Novel)
Noodleheads Find Something Fishy (Graphic Novel)
Noodleheads Fortress of Doom
Noodleheads Lucky Day (Graphic Novel)
Reading order

How to Read the Noodleheads Books

Read the seven books in publication order, from Noodlehead Nightmares through Noodleheads Take It Easy. Each volume collects self-contained mishaps, so children can also begin with any available title without losing an ongoing plot.

Sources: Holiday House: Noodleheads series, Holiday House: Noodleheads Take It Easy.

For parents

What Parents Should Know

Short chapters and comic panels support early independent reading, while the absurd logic invites children to predict what Mac and Mac misunderstand. Publisher notes connect their foolishness to traditional tales from around the world.

The humor includes tricks, name-calling such as “noodlehead,” falls, messes, and exaggerated bad decisions. Consequences stay light, and the joke is usually that readers can see the sensible answer before the brothers do.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Noodlehead Nightmares (Graphic Novel)
Graphic Nov.
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2016

Noodlehead Nightmares (Graphic Novel)

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

Two brothers try to outsmart each other and their friends in a series of silly misadventures.

48 pages· 752 words· Est. 12 min read
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Summary: Meet Mac and Mac, two brothers who love pie but hate chores. With empty heads and a knack for getting tricked, their friend Meatball always has the upper hand. Join their hilarious escapades filled with wordplay and slapstick humor. Inspired by world folktales, these stories challenge readers to spot the flaws in the brothers' plans. Will they ever learn to use their noodles, or will their antics lead to more chaos? Dive into this graphic novel for a laugh-out-loud journey through the world of fools and fun.
In reading order

Noodleheads Series

7 books · Published 2016–2022

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Noodleheads series?

There are 7 books in the Noodleheads series. It began with Noodlehead Nightmares (Graphic Novel) in 2016, and the newest book, Noodleheads Take It Easy, was published in 2022.

What order should you read the Noodleheads books in?

Start with Noodlehead Nightmares (Graphic Novel) and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #7.

What ages are the Noodleheads books best for?

The series is best for ages 6–9, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Noodleheads book is the longest?

Noodleheads Take It Easy (Book #7) is the longest book in the series at 1,344 words (48 pages).

Which Noodleheads book is the shortest?

Noodlehead Nightmares (Graphic Novel) (Book #1) is the shortest at 752 words (48 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The people who bring Noodleheads to life.

01

Martha Hamilton

Author
MH
02

Mitch Weiss

Author
MW
03

Tedd Arnold

Author & Illustrator
TA

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