The Mysterious Disappearance of Leon (I Mean Noel) (Paperback)

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Editorial Reviews

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Raskin's zany sense of humor is in full swing in both of these novels. Ages 10-14.
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Product Description

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. Illustrated.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Puffin (April 1, 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0140329455
• ISBN-13: 978-0140329452
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #189,971 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favorite pre-adolescent reads!, April 13, 2001

By	Beth Cholette "doctor_beth" (Upstate NY USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 10 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

I've been an avid reader since childhood, and this book was one of my favorites during my pre-adolescent years (late 70s). I've always thought of it as kind of an obscure book, so I was shocked when I stumbled across it on a list of favorite children's books. The kudos are well-deserved, though: as others have said, this is a wonderful, unique mystery story. As you read the book, various clues are provided to help you solve the mystery of Leon's (I mean Noel!) disappearance; two twins, a boy and a girl, work to solve the mystery along with you. I re-read the book many times, and it was just as enjoyable even after I knew the answer to the mystery (which I had NOT been able to figure out on my own!). A great, timeless read for girls and boys alike.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you like The Westing Game..., June 27, 1999

By A Customer

I have read all of Ellen Raskin's novels and this is probably the silliest one! Although The Westing Game is my favorite book, this book was a good companion to THe Westing Game since it is a silly and funny mystery of word games. I reccomend it to anyone who is looking for a fun book that never gets slow or boring and will keep you amused!

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What do you make of the glub-blubs?, March 30, 1998

By A Customer

The Mysterious Dissapearence Of Leon (I Mean Noel) Was one of the best books I've ever read. It wasn't really short, but I read it all in one day, it is very grabbing. I loved everything from crazy charachters like Mrs. Carillon and Leon (I mean Noel) to funny interpretations of the glub-blubs. I read it again the next day, and it was even funnier reading them because I knew what the answer was. I loved following the travels or Mrs. Carillon of Mrs. Carillon's Pomato Soup fame and her adopted twins Tony and Tina. I loved Tina's ambition to be a doctor, and I also liked finding out what happened to the charachters in the end without having to read the events until then. This book didn't quite replace The Westing Game as my favorite book, but if you liked The Westing Game, you should definitly read this book. Ellen Raskin doesn't get a whole lot of attention for anything but The Westing Game, but her other books are just as good, if not better. Hold your horses and read this book!