Leon and the Champion Chip Audiobook, by Allen Kurzweil Play Audiobook Sample

Leon and the Champion Chip Audiobook

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Read By: Matt Labyorteaux Publisher: HarperCollins Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 0 hours and 00 min. at 1.5x Speed 0 hours and 00 min. at 2.0x Speed Release Date: September 2005 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780060889746

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Leon's back. Having survived the sweatshop methods of Miss Hagmeyer, his needle-wielding fourth grade teacher at the Classical School, Leon braces himself for fifth grade. He arrives armed with a backpack full of pens and pencils, binders and notebooks . . . plus a rag doll that's the spitting image of Henry Lumpkin, the bully who has Leon in his sights. If the doll works the way it's supposed to, Leon (and his buddies P.W. and Lily-Matisse) won't have to worry about Lumpkin the Pumpkin!

Better still, Leon has a fabulous new teacher, Mr. Sparks, who conducts science experiments using that most miraculous of research materials -- the potato chip. And a good thing, too. Mr. Sparks's lab work will come in handy when Leon is forced to take on Alphonse "The Chippopotamus" Cipollini at the annual Chipapalooza! Chip-Off.

Once you've sunk your teeth into Leon and the Champion Chip, the hilarious sequel to Leon and the Spitting Image, you'll never eat potato chips the same way again!

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"Oh my gosh, I remember reading this book in fifth grade! It was my favorite book at the time, because I must've read it at least half a dozen times. Glad it showed up again :) I would definitely recommend to any elementary school student such as I was looking for a funny and clever read."

— Jordan (4 out of 5 stars)

Leon and the Champion Chip Listener Reviews

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  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Not as good as the first book, but still an enjoyable read. "

    — Denette, 12/10/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I liked it as much as the first book in the series. "

    — Teya, 11/14/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Enjoyed this, quick read. This book is the second in a series but you do not have to read the first one to understand. Highly recommended for boys grades 4-6 "

    — Amy, 7/21/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Very nice book. But may be too dull for teenagers. "

    — Conor, 6/4/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Great book- not as amazing as the Spitting Image, but well worth the enjoyment of the read. I hope that we get to read about Leon in 6th grade. (Champion Chip was 5th) "

    — Robin, 3/23/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " unfortunate, this book has gone missing and i am unable to swap it for the time being (obviously) "

    — Zena, 10/15/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I liked this book better than the first one. The jacket of the book is really clever. The science teacher is awesome. I love books that incorporate science in a fun way. I will use this book for some mini-lessons next year. "

    — Emily, 7/16/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " My teacher read this to my class in 5th grade, and it was a good book but I felt like the plot was not that interesting. It was kind of a story with no exciting parts in it. "

    — Sophie, 4/28/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I think it is a good book, but it's not the kind of book I really like to read. "

    — Yesol, 2/29/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Odd, quirky. Definitely targeted towards younger readers. All in all, not that bad. "

    — Veronica, 4/9/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A fun read if you have read the first book and very creative at times but not nearly as enjoyable or unique as the prequel. "

    — Jennifer, 3/25/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " It was about a kid. he went to a factory. A bully picked on him. The factory made different shapes chips. "

    — Mr, 3/23/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I find it really interesting how everything can be connect to potatoes. I could also make a lot of connections between my self and Leon's life, especially when others are talking "

    — Cindy, 7/20/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I liked it as much as the first book in the series. "

    — Teya, 7/16/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Last year my teacher read this to us. It was really good! It's funny and adventurous. All kids should read! "

    — Annie, 10/27/2009
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " unfortunate, this book has gone missing and i am unable to swap it for the time being (obviously) "

    — Zena, 8/3/2009
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I liked this book better than the first one. The jacket of the book is really clever. The science teacher is awesome. I love books that incorporate science in a fun way. I will use this book for some mini-lessons next year. "

    — Emily, 6/10/2009
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " It was about a kid. he went to a factory. A bully picked on him. The factory made different shapes chips. "

    — Mr, 5/3/2009
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Not as good as the first book, but still an enjoyable read. "

    — Denette, 2/10/2009
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Favorite book ever!!! It's one of the most awesome books ever! The book: A boy who collects potato chip bags and enters a competition. I repeat. The book: A boy who collects POTATO CHIP bags and enters a competition. POTATOES!!!!!!! "

    — Pandaluff, 1/6/2009
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A fun read if you have read the first book and very creative at times but not nearly as enjoyable or unique as the prequel. "

    — Jennifer, 6/16/2008
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Great book- not as amazing as the Spitting Image, but well worth the enjoyment of the read. I hope that we get to read about Leon in 6th grade. (Champion Chip was 5th) "

    — Robin, 3/28/2008
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I loved the potato chip details, and I don't even like potato chips. I thought the part about the chip competition and science class was much more interesting than the voodoo doll/bully part. The book started to drag for me after the competition ended. "

    — Kathleen, 3/3/2008

About Allen Kurzweil

Allen Kurzweil is the prizewinning author of two novels for adults—A Case of Curiosities and The Grand Complication—and two works of fiction for children—Leon and the Spitting Image and Leon and the Champion Chip. A recipient of numerous grants and awards, including fellowships from the Guggenheim and Fulbright Foundations and the New York Public Library Center for Scholars and Writers, Kurzweil is currently a fellow at the John Nicholas Brown Center for the Study of American Civilization at Brown University. He lives in Providence, Rhode Island, with his wife and son.