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Encyclopedia Brown Boy Detective (Encyclopedia Brown #1) Paperback – March 1, 1985

by Donald J. Sobol (Author)

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Book 1 of 28 in the Encyclopedia Brown Series

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A Civil War sword...

A watermelon stabbing...

Missing roller skates...

A trapeze artist's inheritance...

And an eyewitness who's legally blind!

Theses 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 answer to all the mysteries are found in the back!

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A Civil War sword...

A watermelon stabbing...

Missing roller skates...

Atrapeze artist's inheritance...

And an eyewitness who's legally blind!

Theses 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 answer to all the mysteries are found in the back!

Age Range: 8 - 12 years
Grade Level: 3 - 7
Lexile Measure: 560L (What's this?)

Paperback: 128 pages
Publisher: Yearling; Reissue edition (April 1, 1985)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0553157248
ISBN-13: 978-0553157246
Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.3 x 7.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces
Average Customer Review: 242 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,692,129 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #9846 in Books > Children's Books > Mysteries & Detectives
- #24871 in Books > Reference > Encyclopedias & Subject Guides

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LilLady

Fun

January 9, 2017

Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase

I thought the book was fun! I enjoy a good mystery that makes you think. Even though it was written for children, I still found myself missing the clues in two of the cases. It was thought provoking. :)

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Life Health Now Ileka

My 9 yr old loved this

August 31, 2017

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My son loved this book and actually asked me to get the next book in the series. He does not like to read, so I introduced him to Encyclopedia Brown because I recall liking these as a child. Glad the series held up to the new age kids!

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Atlproctor

Get a clue

June 13, 2018

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Hello;
I hope this finds everyone well.
I got this for my granddaughter.
She just loves it!!
It did arrive on time.

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J. Lee

My son, who does not like to read, is suddenly a reader!

October 7, 2013

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That statement enough should convince you to buy one of these books as a test. I bought one book for my son, who is 11 and suffers from Asperger's. He has never been a reader and even has no interest in the Harry Potter series. He has enjoyed Encyclopedia Brown so much that he took a book on a weekend getaway with us.

These are the same books I enjoyed as a child. They do not seem to have been updated or make politically correct for today's sheltered youth. There is no objectionable or even questionable language. Encyclopedia Brown is respectful, decent and helpful. I am delighted that my child, who has had no love for reading, read the first of these books in one day.

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Christina Mc

Perfect for an advanced 1st grade boy

June 12, 2017

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He liked the logic and how it flowed. It was a little funny and was interesting. He considered it more of a realistic adventure than a mystery book and it always ended well.

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Mike Rossander

Mysteries and Puzzles

April 29, 2003

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Encyclopedia Brown is a 5th grade boy who solves puzzles, crimes and mysteries as easily and as unconsciously as breathing.
Each book is a series of short mysteries (5-10 pages each) ending with a question - usually "how did Encyclopedia know that X was responsible for the crime". The answer to each mystery is at the back of the book. Solving the mystery takes no special knowledge, but it does require paying attention to detail. Don't turn to the answer too fast.
This book is the first in the series, but the books do not have to be read in order. I loved the Encyclopedia Brown books when I was growing up. I am reading them again before I give them to my nephew who I hope will enjoy them as I did.
Adults who like this series may also enjoy the Lateral Thinking Puzzles books.

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DevF

Great series

August 7, 2015

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Kids will love trying to solve the mysteries together with Encyclopedia Brown. It can be slightly frustrating for younger children if they keep "getting it wrong," but nothing beats the satisfaction when you solve the puzzle!

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Andrea C.

Great stories

February 23, 2018

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I wish the stories were longer, but my daughter and I LOVE reading these for bedtime!

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