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Leon and the Spitting Image Audiobook

By: Allen Kurzweil
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Read By: Mark Linn-Baker 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: May 2005 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780060845896
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Leon and the Spitting Image is about a hotel full of animals. It's about an evil ice maker. It's about glass eyeballs and human catapults. It's about really old panty hose and Possibly Fake Hair.

But mostly it's about Leon Zeisel and his epic quest to survive fourth grade. What's stopping him? Two things. First, there's Miss Hagmeyer. She's a supernaturally strict teacher with ears that resemble giant rotting mushrooms. And then there is Leon's archenemy, Lumpkin the Pumpkin, a human tank with a deadly dodgeball throw known to all as the sidewinder.

Luckily, Leon has two friends, Lily-Matisse and P.W., who will stand by him no matter what -- even if his magical, mysterious plans for rescue and revenge involve . . . SPIT!

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"I loved the concept of this book! When I was reading it, It kept me laughing. It tells about a boy who has trouble with his new teacher, he thinks shes the meanest teacher in the world and finds a to change that. No spoilers!"

— Angel (4 out of 5 stars)

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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Wacky teacher who sews! "

    — Bay, 2/19/2014
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    " Hilarious! Very third grade. "

    — Merritt, 2/18/2014
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    " Funny, but a bit confusing near the end. Recommended for people who can deal with confusion in plots (not me!) "

    — Audrey, 2/12/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This book is funny :D "

    — Josie, 2/10/2014
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    " i learned that sewing may be a good thhing to learn "

    — Faye, 2/5/2014
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    " good. great. amazing. beware of the spit, the hag, and the needle. "

    — Anya, 1/30/2014
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    " Personally I thought it was a high 4 "

    — Mackenzie, 1/30/2014
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    " It was a while ago, but I remeber it was pretty good. "

    — Teya, 1/25/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Jack recommended this... neat story, great use of voice from a student "terroized" by his teacher -far-fetched in the middle with the whole spit idea, but creative "

    — Mindy, 1/9/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " When Leon makes a doll that looks like his teacher, he accidentally discovers he can make her do whatever he wants. Hijinks ensue. Very funny!! ms "

    — Youth, 1/5/2014
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    " It had a voodoo doll! "

    — Harriet, 12/30/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This was a funny book. Its great for 8-12 year olds, mainly 10 year-olds. Great protagonist and character development. It made me laugh. "

    — Laramort, 12/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This was a really good book, but I'm not im fourth grade. "

    — Emily, 12/22/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " really weird book yet really funny "

    — Charank20, 12/22/2013
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    " This is a very funny book!! If you or your children enjoy a good laugh while reading I would highly recommend this book. "

    — Denette, 12/15/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Nathaniel and Annabel adored this book -- Leon's world is quirky and fun. "

    — Abby, 12/15/2013
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    " Children's novels are a guilty pleasure of mine. "

    — Samantha, 12/1/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Full of laughter, excitement, witch-crafts, needles, threads and spitting - gross. "

    — Claudine, 6/14/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " this was a great read! I enjoyed every minuet of it. surprisingly, Leon survives 4th grade with a grand master piece, the spitting image of his teacher! what a great book! "

    — Adrienne, 12/17/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Wow amazing! Could you make a doll that was in exact likeness of your teacher and then you can...control your teacher. "

    — Morgan, 11/13/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " A quick read meant to cash in on the Harry Potter phenomenon. "

    — the, 8/11/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I especially liked the solution of the ice queen. I did not like the lack of punishment for people controlling other people. "

    — Caw, 7/12/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This is a fun read, good for readers who are still struggling to move beyond concrete comprehension. Plus it's funny! Great characters, with recognizable school issues, and a well-paced plot. I'll recommend this to my kids. "

    — Christi, 6/15/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Cute kids book. Fun to read. "

    — Brenda, 3/22/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Interesting, it's a funny play on words, with the spitting and all xD "

    — ReiAi, 11/7/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Cute. That's about it. Haha. A nice children's book, a little weird though. "

    — Veronica, 10/23/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is the best book I've ever read. My favorite part is when he first discovers that he can control his teacher. "

    — Eleanor, 8/17/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " What teachers do to try and get thier students to learn. "

    — Carol, 6/20/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Nathaniel and Annabel adored this book -- Leon's world is quirky and fun. "

    — Abby, 3/1/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A fun and entertaining read. I'm now rereading it with my son. In some ways, we can all relate to Leon and his worries. "

    — Jazzw, 2/28/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " really weird book yet really funny "

    — Charank20, 2/12/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " this was a great read! I enjoyed every minuet of it. surprisingly, Leon survives 4th grade with a grand master piece, the spitting image of his teacher! what a great book! "

    — Adrienne, 11/30/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Funny, but a bit confusing near the end. Recommended for people who can deal with confusion in plots (not me!) "

    — Audrey, 11/22/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Interesting, it's a funny play on words, with the spitting and all xD "

    — ReiAi, 10/20/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Interesting, capturing, and nice book. Worth reading. "

    — Aditi, 10/20/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " It was a while ago, but I remeber it was pretty good. "

    — Teya, 7/16/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is the best book I've ever read. My favorite part is when he first discovers that he can control his teacher. "

    — Eleanor, 6/29/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Leon's teacher is having an assignment. You have to bring in something that YOU sewed. Leon makes a doll of his teacher, but some mean kids take it and pour one of the teacher's spit on it. You are thinking EWWW, right? But now, the doll can control his teacher. How can Leon fix things??? "

    — Josie, 1/12/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Children's novels are a guilty pleasure of mine. "

    — Samantha, 8/6/2009

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.

About Mark Linn-Baker

Mark Linn-Baker has appeared on Broadway in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Laughter on the 23rd Floor, and Doonesbury. His film and television credits include My Favorite Year, Noises Off, and seven seasons of ABC’s Perfect Strangers.