The Mysterious Disappearance of Leon (I Mean Noel) facts for kids
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| Author | Ellen Raskin |
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| Country | USA |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's mystery |
| Publisher | Dutton Juvenile |
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1971 |
| ISBN | 0-14-032945-5 |
| OCLC | 59819816 |
The Mysterious Disappearance of Leon (I Mean Noel) is a thrilling children's mystery novel. It was written by the talented author Ellen Raskin and first published in 1971. This exciting book takes young readers on a puzzling adventure. It's all about solving a strange disappearance.
The Case of the Missing Noel
Mrs. Caroline Fish Carillon is looking for her husband, Leon. They were married when they were children. This marriage was arranged to help their parents' soup company business. After many years apart, they planned to meet again as adults.
During a boat trip, Leon falls into the water. He had changed his name to Noel. As he goes under, he shouts a message to his wife. Part of the message is hard to hear because of the water. He says, "Noel(glub) see (blub) all... I (glub) new..."
When Mrs. Carillon wakes up in the hospital, her husband is gone. He checked out without a trace. She believes the secret to his whereabouts is hidden in his strange message. She spends many years trying to understand the "glub-blubs."
Who Can Help Solve the Mystery?
Mrs. Carillon gets help from her adopted twin children, Tony and Tina. She also asks her childhood friend, Augie Kunkel, to join the search. Together, they try to piece together the clues. They work hard to figure out what Noel's last words really meant.
The Surprising Truth
The team follows every lead. They explore different ideas about the message. When they finally discover the truth about Noel's disappearance, they are very surprised. The answer is not what anyone expected. It's a clever twist that makes the mystery even more fun to read.
