The Mysterious Disappearance of Leon (I Mean Noel)

This delightful children's mystery novel by Ellen Raskin follows Mrs. Carillon as she embarks on a years-long mission to find her missing husband, Leon, who changed his name to Noel. After falling overboard, he leaves a cryptic, partially obscured message, which Mrs. Carillon is convinced holds the key to his whereabouts. With the help of her adopted twin children, Tony and Tina, and her childhood friend Augie Kunkel, she meticulously deciphers the clues. The book is celebrated for its clever word puzzles, humorous situations, and a cast of eccentric characters, offering a truly engaging and surprising adventure for young readers who love to solve mysteries.

The disappearance of her husband is only the first of the mysteries Mrs. Carillon must solve.