1. Biographical sketch 1 -- 2. Illustrations for others 11 -- 3. Picture books: "Words aren't everything" 31 -- 4. The mysterious disappearance of Leon (I mean Noel) 55 -- 5. Figgs and phantoms 67 -- 6. The tattooed potato and other clues 81 -- 7. The Westing game 93 -- 8. Perspective 105
Summary
Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of Ellen Raskin
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 114-117) and index