Noodle the Doodle Wins the Day — Jonathan Meres

Noodle causes mayhem as Sports Day arrives at Wigley Primary â€" and a new friend adds even more mischief in this adorable canine caper from Jonathan Meres.

Sports Day has arrived at Wigley Primary and everyone is excited to take part in unusual events like book balancing, frisbee tossing and seeing who can race in the most layers of clothes! Of course Noodle the doodle is desperate to join in all the fun, but when he gets a new partner-in-crime, Daniel the spaniel, are the canine capers going to spiral out of control or can Noodle win the day …?

Reviews

"First prize as ever to the ever-imaginative storyteller Meres for this warm, wise and laughter-packed adventure which celebrates friendship, fun and finding your self-confidence." â€" Lancashire Evening Post

"Fast-paced and anarchic… funny and relatable" School Reading List

"Another paw-some instalment… Canine antics, plenty of school-based fun and a cracking class of children… It is without a doubt another tail-wagging success" â€" A Word About Books, blog

About the author

Jonathan Meres is a former merchant seaman, ice cream van driver and Perrier Award-nominated stand-up comedian. As a writer he is best known for being the author of over 20 books for children and in particular his best-selling, award-winning series, The World Of Norm.
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Katy Halford's love of drawing started in childhood, when she would create paper worlds and play in them for hours. She went on to study illustration at Loughborough University and is fascinated with people and animals. She loves to give her characters accessories and add pattern and details to clothing.