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Puffin Books, 2011-06-01

Mysterious Disappearance of Leon (I Mean Noel)

Mysterious Disappearance of Leon (I Mean Noel)

Ellen Raskin, Author

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9780142417003

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For the answers to many important questions, children should try this "story crammed with baffling word puzzles, a dozen zany characters, uproariously funny situations, and unmitigated slapstick" ("The Horn Book"). Reissue.
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A clever, comedic tangle of clues, wordplay, and absurdity, this offbeat mystery rewards attentive readers who enjoy sorting nonsense from nuance. Beneath the silliness lies a story of persistence, memory, and identity—inviting readers to think creatively while honoring loyalty, insight, and long-standing devotion.

Keywords and Themes: Creativity • Critical Thinking • Dedication • Family • General (see also headings under Social Themes) • Humor • Humorous Stories • Identity • Insight • Interpretation • Juvenile Fiction • Loyalty • Mysteries & Detective Stories • Persistence • Wordplay

Readability • 4.7

Age Range • 8-12

Pages • 176

Subjects • Humorous stories • Married people • Missing persons • Mystery and detective stories

Categories • Juvenile Fiction | Mysteries & Detective Stories • Juvenile Fiction | Humorous Stories • Juvenile Fiction | Family | General (see also headings under Social Themes)

When Mrs. Leon Carillon sets off to meet the husband she hasn't seen since he was five, she doesn't know what to expect. She certainly doesn't bargain for the storm that knocks their boat overboard, or the fact that her husband will disappear, leaving only one very watterlogged clue. She also doesn't know that while she searches for Leon (or is it Noel?) she will have to find the answer to these important questions: Were Tony and Tina really Siamese Twins? Why does the crossword puzzle expert wear a helmet during dinner? And what do the glub blubs mean?
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