The Noodle King was inspired by the author's sister Nancy. Nancy's sister-in-law, Barbara, always wanted a children's book written about a "noodle king." She had no idea what that story would be. Nancy told Virginia about Barbara's wish, and that is how this children's book came into existence. Both Barbara and Nancy did not live long enough to read this tale about a selfish young prince who learns to care about and to love his subjects, becoming their beloved Noodle King. Hopefully, this will be a legend that your children will love, remember, and tell their children for years to come.