A Noodle Up Your Nose

by Frieda Wishinsky, Louise-Andrée Laliberté (Illustrator)

Overview

Kate has decided on a pirate theme for her party. She thinks that seven is going to be the best age to be. Her friend Jake is going to teach her to ride a two-wheeler. And her party is going to be fabulous. That is, until Violet starts spreading stories. Kate goes right on with her planning, but she is worried. When Violet is the only one to show up on the big day, Kate thinks that her worst fears have come true.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781551432946
Publisher:	Orca Book Publishers
Publication date:	04/01/2004
Series:	Orca Echoes Series
Pages:	64
Product dimensions:	5.25(w) x 7.62(h) x 0.20(d)
Lexile:	550L (what's this?)
Age Range:	7 - 9 Years

About the Author

Frieda Wishinsky is the award-winning author of over sixty books for young people. She was raised and educated in New York City, where she earned a BA in International Relations and a Master of Science in Special Education. Frieda's books have been nominated for international awards, earned critical praise, and have been featured in magazines and newspapers around the world, including The London Times, The Observer and The New York Times. Frieda lives in Toronto, Ontario. For more information, visit www.friedawishinsky.com

Louise-Andrée Laliberté is an author and illustrator from Quebec. For more information, visit
www.louiseandreelaliberte.com.

Read an Excerpt

This year Kate was going to have the best birthday party.

The only trouble was her parents insisted she invite her whole class...

"I can't invite Violet," said Kate. "She's so bossy, she always wants everyone to do everything her way."

"Just boss her back," said Kate's dad.

Kate sighed. That was easy for her dad to say. No one could boss Violet back. Violet always got her way.

Editorial Reviews

"An engaging story with which new readers can easily identify....School and public libraries, plus classroom collections, should add A Noodle Up Your Nose to serve the newly emerging independent reader who wants the challenge of moving on to chapter books."

CM Magazine

"Creating suspense around the eventual outcome and incorporating a clever twist into the story's resolution, Wishinsky affirms the value of friendship in resolving Kate's dilemma."

Canadian Literature

"Will resonate with young readers, but parents will identify with the turmoil and energy as well."

Calgary Herald

"Many young children will take great pleasure from Kate's perseverance and indomitable spirit as she plans a truly excellent pirate-theme party...A good choice for readers who are becoming confident with beginning novels."

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"Laliberte's cartoony illustrations ooze personality."

Quill & Quire

Kate Morris is soon to celebrate her seventh birthday and is happily preparing for the pirate themed party. . . except for several problems. Her parents insist that she invite her entire class including bossy, disagreeable Violet. After preparing the handmade invitations with her best friend Jake, Kate arrives early at school and places them in all the desks. Soon the awful rumors about the party begin to fly around the classroom, cafeteria and playground. Andrew says that someone must eat spider legs. Charlene is certain that somebody will be made to stick a noodle up his or her nose. Kate tries desperately to stop the rumors, but new ones keep circulating. Will anyone come to the party? This easy reading paperback is sure to resonate with all children faced with difficulties with their classmates. The black and white illustrations, including the parrot announcing each short chapter, will be enjoyed by young readers. 2004, Orca Book Publishers, Ages 6 to 8.
—Sylvia Firth

Children's Literature