Noodleheads: Fortress of Doom by Tedd Arnold, Martha Hamilton, and Mitch Weiss

Oh, those Noodleheads! Fans of this series will be glad to see the bumbling duo back for more fun. In this volume, the Noodleheads go to the library to acquire knowledge. They come away with a book of jokes and a book about the Fortress of Doom, both of which inspire their afternoon adventures. A pile of lumber in the back yard becomes their own Fortress of Doom, and when neighborhood bully Meatball shows up, they engage in a tall tale contest for possession of the Fortress.

Jokes, folklore, and tall tales form the basis of these funny stories. As with other books in the series, the format is in the style of comic books, with panels and speech bubbles. While not suited for the very beginning reader, the reader who has gained some proficiency will find success with this book, particularly as it employs good repetition of potentially tricky words ("knowledge," "fortress"). The humor will appeal to young readers, and the short chapters give a pleasing feeling of accomplishment.  

Noodleheads See the Future was a Geisel Honor in 2018 – will Noodleheads: Fortress of Doom gain recognition in 2020?