Hurrah For Little Noddy

Noddy #2

by Enid Blyton

The second of the original Noddy stories is lovingly republished in a beautiful hardback book to treasure. Noddy has to find a way to make money for himself as he settles into life in Toy Town. Will he find a job cleaning houses and washing cars? Or will his new car help him earn money? Noddy makes new friends as his adventures in Toyland continue.

Genres: Childrens, Fiction, Classics, Adventure, Picture Books, Ebooks

60 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1950

About the author

See also:
Ένιντ Μπλάιτον (Greek)
Enida Blaitona (Latvian)
Энид Блайтон (Russian)
Inid Blajton (Serbian)
Інід Блайтон (Ukrainian)

Enid Mary Blyton (1897–1968) was an English author of children's books.

Born in South London, Blyton was the eldest of three children, and showed an early interest in music and reading. She was educated at St. Christopher's School, Beckenham, and - having decided not to pursue her music - at Ipswich High School, where she trained as a kindergarten teacher. She taught for five years before her 1924 marriage to editor Hugh Pollock, with whom she had two daughters. This marriage ended in divorce, and Blyton remarried in 1943, to surgeon Kenneth Fraser Darrell Waters. She died in 1968, one year after her second husband.

Blyton was a prolific author of children's books, who penned an estimated 800 books over about 40 years. Her stories were often either children's adventure and mystery stories, or fantasies involving magic. Notable series include: The Famous Five, The Secret Seven, The Five Find-Outers, Noddy, The Wishing Chair, Mallory Towers, and St. Clare's.

According to the Index Translationum, Blyton was the fifth most popular author in the world in 2007, coming after Lenin but ahead of Shakespeare.

See also her pen name Mary Pollock

Reviews

[Lore · Rating 4 out of 5]

Please take this review with a grain of salt. Go ahead, I'll give you a second to go and find your salt shaker...

Just take this for what it is. A sarcastic and fun review of an absolutely adorable children's book. Obviously, I don't truly believe that there is blatant sexual innuendo or anything of the sort in this book.

But I also apparently do have a sick, sick, mind.

Noddy is a little toy who just moved into a new house. He has no money and no job, but he still needs the basic necessities of a happy toy life. So first things first, he makes friends with the milkman.

And so Noddy's strange tale begins. So do some really questionable undertones about the relationship between Noddy and his milkman!!

Let me bobble your head and I'll give you free milk??!?!?! Really?!

I'm sure that I'm imagining things, but is that not strange in any context? Regardless I digress, NO kid in the intended age group is going to think twice about that. They will think it's hilarious, like I did, without even noticing the double entendre. And if for some strange reason they do, you can always jump into a conversation about Stranger Danger! Everything can become a learning opportunity with Noddy!

One thing that I truly relate to Noddy over. He is very cheap. Granted - letting the milkman "bobble your head" for free milk is a little iffy. But the kid is frugal, and that I can respect. He gets his free used furniture by doing a little spring cleaning for some townsfolk. He saves money and pays back his debts like every good responsible little toy should.

You hear that Buzz?! I still haven't gotten back that quarter that I stashed in his helmet yet. And it's been at least ten years. The jerk took off with my Princess Leia action figure never to be seen again. Geez, the nerve of some miniature plastic humanoids!



On with the story: Noddy gets a job working with cars and before he knows it, goblins are stealing the cars right out from under him. Don't you hate it when that happens? Now he needs to try and get the cars back. I'm not going to spoil the specifics of how, but it shouldn't surprise you when I say there is absolutely no violence and the thieves get off pretty easy.

I mean, really, Noddy couldn't slay a goblin if the Powers That Be deemed him the chosen one and bestowed upon him the Slayer's Scythe.



Not even Joss Whedon could make this kid into a killer! And he made WILLOW a power-mad, murdering, maniac trying to take over the world! WILLOW!!



Okay. So Noddy isn't much of a beast.

Wait - I'm getting something here (with my apparent telepathic Internet skills)...

What's that you say, Flannery? You think he COULD slay demons? You've seen it. He was spinning and kicking and slaying vampires left and right. Really? Spike was there, too? AND you snapped a picture?! That's amazing - Let's see it:



Oh my gawd, they killed Buffy!! Or maybe that's Harmony. I can't tell - all us white girls look the same in MS paint.

Oh, and the vampire is doing jazz hands as he is dying. Either that or he is very happy to have been staked.

Regardless, I stand corrected. Noddy is totally a slayer.


Wow, Spike better watch out. He has some competition...

So now I will proceed to spoil the ending for you. I mean, come on, it's a kid's book. Like it's not going to have a happy ending.

"He got back our cars, so now he shall have one for himself."

Also, Noddy has a very nice sized car, totally proportionate to his body. If you know what I mean... Wink, wink. Nudge, nudge.

So completely despite myself, I had waaaaaay too much fun reading this kid's book. It's adorable, somewhat inspiring, responsible, and surprisingly hilarious.

If you can - just picture me, sitting in my oversized sleeper/recliner, cuddled up in my Snuggie, pointing and laughing at the book every time I turned the page.

Ah man, now I have Snuggie fuzz all over these colorful little pages! Damn you, cheaply made As Seen on TV merchandise that I can't seem to bring myself to throw away even though it's crap! It's just so practical.



Get a Snuggie!

[Bonnie Nordling · Rating 5 out of 5]

These were some of my favourite Blyton books, growing up. There was something so innocent about them. Noddy is a sensitive, loving character and you can't help but want him to always succeed through every adventure. Toy land felt so real, I wanted to recreate it in my bedroom (alas, I had little success!) I remember these stories with nothing but fondness - I still wish that Noddy and his car exist somewhere out there!

[Bookworm Blogger · Rating 3 out of 5]

In this story we see how Noddy adjusts to being in Toyland. He quickly realises that he needs to work to earn some money to buy food and furniture for his house. This was quite a heavy topic for a children's book but nonetheless I guess it was introducing some early life lessons!

This is the first time we meet the goblins and they are a rotten lot, I can't wait to see what mischief they get up to! Overall this was an enjoyable read with my son, who was really happy to se Noddy's car at the end.

[Sean Harding · Rating 3 out of 5]

Second book in the series about bobbled headed toy who sets himself up in Toyland as potentially the first ever uber driver. This one sees him get his famous vehicle after being falsely accused of crimes and saving the day from the evil goblins.
Action aplenty in short tale from Blyton in this long running series.

[Maria Carmo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Every year I start with Children's books, to "train myself" (having a Grand Daughter who is almost one year old).
Noddy becomes more and more integrated into the community. He is courageous and hard working and that conquers him the respect of Toyland.

Maria Carmo,

Lisbon 1 January 2017.

[Genevieve · Rating 5 out of 5]

I used to love Noddy when I was a kid and I am still enjoying them as an adult. They are simple, fun cut stories and perfect for children who are just starting to read on their own.
This book is the story of how Noddy was able to get his own little car. A really well written book.

[Julia Orr · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought it was pretty good. . I liked when they pedaled off to Goblinville and heard about the car.

[Kylie Abecca · Rating 4 out of 5]

I always wondered how Noddy came to have his little car. What an adorable little introduction to Noddy. I don’t know who enjoyed this story more - me or the kids!

[Bec · Rating 4 out of 5]

Simple world building lends to the simple storytelling style. Enjoyable.

[Hannah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oh sweet nostalgia!

[Alexandra Daw]

Instilling the Protestant work ethic into Frankie's mind as quickly as possible....

[Maarten · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Oh, don't take any notice of my nodding head," said Noddy. "I'm made like that. Look, my head is fixed on my neck on a kind of spring—and if you tap me, I nod very hard indeed!"

[MacK · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love Noddy. He is my hero (just like Bryan Powles). He is my best friend (besides Bryan Powles...who is Noddy incarnate!). I wish I was Noddy (or Bryan Powles...without the receding hairline). I read Noddy every day!!!

EVERYONE SHOULD READ NODDY, OR ADD "BRYAN" (from India) TO YOUR FRIENDS LIST!!

[Bookish Indulgenges with b00k r3vi3ws · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had a bunch of Noddy books even before I could read. My mom would read them to me and there was a phase where I wouldn’t eat until my mom read out a Noddy Book or so I am told. There were a couple of books that I knew by heart and would pretend to read out from them.
Noddy is a fun pal to have as a child.

[Fretty · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think of all the Blyton's work, this is got to be the one that stuck. As matter of fact, Noddy just STUCKS in my head. Everything about Noddy and his unbearable charming cute car are just endearing to me. One of the great children characters that influenced my childhood.

[Kim · Rating 5 out of 5]

The first book I've read to Lily that follows on each night. we also didn't concentrate on the pictures but listened to the story. after the first few chapters she loved it and begged for extra each night. I'm so excited we've reached longer book stage!

[Ian Victor]

I loved these series from Enid Blyton! Somehow, it kept me sane. It may have been a bit juvenile for my age however there was a feeling that came from the book that enveloped me and kept me warm

[Dipta Dharmesti · Rating 3 out of 5]

Dulu waktu playgroup sering pinjem buku ini di perpus...

[Aina Hilmi · Rating 5 out of 5]

i love noddy series during my chilhood ;)

[Andrea · Rating 5 out of 5]

Childhood without Noddy.............No way...do not forget Big Ears, so brillant

[Michael · Rating 4 out of 5]

read all these childrens books mostly when i was a child and re-read them to my children.thought i would add them.

[Aishwarya Sawant · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read this book when I was in my 5th grade . I've always loved this author , plus noddy has always excited me. The book is innocently written .

[Mark]

Noddy gets a car in this one after spoiling a plot. I actually wrote a review summary to this some time back but now have to find it. If I do I'll just copy/paste it into here.

[kiraniumbra · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fun reading these after many years.

[Poonam · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love Little brave Noddy! So sweet story!

[Arifa · Rating 4 out of 5]

it is a nice book [:0>

[Shelfari · Rating 3 out of 5]

read it as achild