Leon Chameleon P.I. and the case of the kidnapped mouse
By: Janet Hurst-Nicholson ; illustrated by Barbara McGuire.
Contributors: McGuire, Barbara, ill.
Publisher: Gecko Books
Published: 1995
Place of publication: Durban [South Africa]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 64
Subjects: Animals -- Fiction.; Chameleons -- Fiction.; Mice -- Fiction.; Mystery and detective stories.; Humour - Fiction
Genres: Children
Other titles: Leon Chameleon P.I. and the case of the missing canary eggs; Something to Read on the Plane
First sentence: LEON, Leon!" cried Constable Mole, clambering out of his burrow and hurriedly dusting the soil from his fur. "Are you there, Leon?"
Description: When Mr Woodland Mouse mysteriously disappears, Constable Mole is quick to enlist the help of Leon Chameleon, Private Investigator, whose expertise enabled the Pigeon Valley police to solve the case of the missing canary eggs. After organising a search, Leon realises that there is only one creature who can spring the captured mouse from his prison. But just when he thinks Mr Woodland Mouse is safely on his way home, the plan goes horribly wrong...
 
A section of 'Interesting Facts' has been added to this second detective story in the Leon Chameleon PI series. It provides valuable and little-known information on chameleons, moles and other creatures featured in the story
•	Illustrations in colour and black & white by Barbara McGuire 
•	Published by Gecko Books 
•	Suitable for 7 - 12 yrs (and lovely for parents to read to younger children) 
•	Paperback 
•	64 pages
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