Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Disgusting Sneakers [Paperback]

Donald J. Sobol (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: Encyclopedia Brown

A stolen teacup...

An extra set of footprints...

Four very strange words...

A pirate's treasure...

And a race to find a cheater in Idaville's annual disgusting sneaker contest!

These are just some of the ten brain-twisting mysteries that Encyclopedia Brown must solve by using his famous computerlike brain. Try to crack the cases along with him--the answers to all the mysteries are found in the back!

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 3-5-- Encyclopedia Brown, solving crimes for his police chief father, returns with 10 new solve-it-yourself mysteries. As usual, a solution for each case is in the back of the book. In the title story, the children of Idaville are raising money for charity by staging a Disgusting Sneakers contest. Phoebe, last year's winner, has one of her sneakers stolen; Encyclopedia Brown knows that something is afoot and quickly solves the crime. This new collection, as addicting as its predecessors and accompanied by black-and-white line drawings that track all the fun, will be in demand by fans everywhere. --Nancy Doe Maday, Pikes Peak Library District, Colorado Springs
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From the Publisher

A stolen teacup...

An extra set of footprints...

Four very strange words...

A pirate's treasure...

And a race to find a cheater in Idaville's annual disgusting sneaker contest!

These are just some of the ten brain-twisting mysteries that Encyclopedia Brown must solve by using his famous computerlike brain. Try to crack the cases along with him--the answers to all the mysteries are found in the back!

See all Editorial Reviews

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Yearling (January 1, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0553158511
• ISBN-13: 978-0553158519
• Product Dimensions: 5.4 x 0.3 x 7.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #360,584 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #18 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Series > Mystery & Detective > Encyclopedia Brown
  • #19 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Authors & Illustrators, A-Z > ( S ) > Sobol, Donald J.

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I LOVE Donald Sobel books!, November 26, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Disgusting Sneakers (Paperback)

Donald Sobel is the best author in the WORLD!! IHave read many other Donald Sobel books but thisis the BEST! I would recomend it to kids who enjoy mysteries and ages 8 to 13.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars they're tough and fun to read., November 4, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Disgusting Sneakers (Paperback)

They're tough and fun to read. I like black jack's treasure. It's about black jack's treasure and a tree with a mark on it. It's also about this kid named Wilford Wiggins. He tries to fool kids too.

5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Series - Encyclopedia Brown, November 2, 2008

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This review is from: Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Disgusting Sneakers (Hardcover)

I read the series 40 years ago and it will always be a classic! Can never go wrong buying this series for your childern. I must have.