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Two-Minute Mysteries (Apple Paperbacks) Paperback – November 1, 1991

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Whether testing their own sleuthing abilities by working against the clock or enjoying the intrigue of unraveling the case, readers get lots of spine-tingling mystery in these thrilling puzzlers.
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  3. Language
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    820L
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    5.25 x 0.5 x 7.75 inches
  6. Publisher
    Scholastic Paperbacks
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    November 1, 1991
  8. ISBN-10
    0590447874
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Scholastic Paperbacks; Reprint edition (November 1, 1991)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 160 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0590447874
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0590447874
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 9 - 11 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 820L
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.99 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.5 x 7.75 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 602 ratings

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Donald J. Sobol

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Donald J. Sobol (October 4, 1924 – July 11, 2012) was an award-winning American writer best known for his children's books, especially the Encyclopedia Brown mystery series.

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4.5 out of 5 stars
602 global ratings

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Customers find the book great for helping young children learn comprehension, analytical thinking, and critical thinking skills. They also say the stories are interesting and short, perfect for kids' attention spans. Readers describe the book as fun and entertaining for all ages. They mention it's sturdily constructed and worth the price.

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30 customers mention "Story length"24 positive6 negative

Customers find the stories in the book interesting, readable, and short. They say they're clever and fun to use in class. Readers also mention the book is cute and has quick mysteries.

"...It is a short story that requires him to listen for the clues and solve the mystery." Read more

"Great book. My only issue was that it came with a big fat price sticker right in the middle of the front cover...." Read more

"...The stories are readable and interesting. Also short, perfect for kids attention spans. It was used, but in great condition." Read more

"...He loves it!! The stories really gets ya thinking. Lol." Read more

27 customers mention "Reading level"23 positive4 negative

Customers find the book great for young children to learn comprehension, riddles, and puzzles. They say it develops quick analytical thinking and brain teasers. Readers also mention the mysteries are at the perfect level for them to understand and solve while challenging.

"...I personally love them and think they are great tools for teaching inference and thinking skills." Read more

"...The stories are readable and interesting. Also short, perfect for kids attention spans. It was used, but in great condition." Read more

"...They give you something to think about. They can also be used in a school classroom as a reading/listening exercise." Read more

"...Great way to help young children learn comprehension, riddles, and puzzling clues together." Read more

19 customers mention "Fun for all ages"19 positive0 negative

Customers find the book fun for all ages. They mention it's entertaining, keeps them interested, and is interactive. Readers also say it makes for good family time and is perfect for a change of pace in class.

"...Lots of fun for whodunnit gamers." Read more

"Fun book to help kids be mindful and think about what they hear to see if they can solve the mystery." Read more

"...reading these books as a child and it was just as fun and entertaining as I remember!" Read more

"...Lots of fun!" Read more

5 customers mention "Sturdiness"5 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the book's sturdiness. They mention it's in excellent condition.

"...Fast shipping, arrived in perfect condition." Read more

"...Also short, perfect for kids attention spans. It was used, but in great condition." Read more

"It came right on time and in great condition! I loved doing these in school and can't wait till my son is old enough to do them!" Read more

"The two Minute Mystery arrive on time and in excellent condition. My grandson is having a ball reading it and guessing who did it and why." Read more

4 customers mention "Value for money"4 positive0 negative

Customers find the book clever and worth the price.

"Nice to find these books still available at a good price. Good quick mysteries we love trying to solve...." Read more

"Some of them are really clever and worth the price. Others you won't get without other facts." Read more

"I am totally enjoying this book. Totally worth it :)" Read more

"Great seller! Love the book!" Read more

3 customers mention "Clarity"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the book concise, simple, and fun.

"...(clever, concise, but dated and sometimes obtuse)...." Read more

"...The mysteries are not too hard and not too easy." Read more

"It's for kids. Simple and fun" Read more

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This is based only on the condition of the book, not the content of the book.Book came with water stains along bottom and sticky residue on the top.
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Tom Hauser
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun book for kids
Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2024
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I remember this from when I was a kid. Got a copy for my nieces and they have enjoyed it! Enough mysteries in there to keep them entertained for a while, but short enough to match the small attention span kids have.
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Ryan R.
5.0 out of 5 stars Timeless classic
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2024
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I bought this as a gift for a coworker, as we discovered that we had a mutual childhood love for the Encyclopedia Brown series, but he had never read the Two Minute Mysteries series, which is basically a version of the children’s book Encyclopedia Brown for an older audience. I was flooded with memories when it arrived, and my coworker loves it. Fast shipping, arrived in perfect condition.
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Ricky Field
4.0 out of 5 stars Delicious humble pie
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2020
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In 2019 , I had a rosy outlook for the new year to come. To this point in 2020, I thought there wasn’t much out there that could make me feel so dumb as that naïveté until I ordered this quick mystery book. Are you a fast reader? You’ll probably have to read each mystery a few times before sleuthing it out then. A slow reader? This book probably won’t be good for your confidence. Either way, if you have an easy time solving these (and aren’t a filthy cheater) then get back on the chess boards Bobby fisher and leave us average people in peace.
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sevh
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Read for Grandchildren
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2017
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I used a previous edition when I was teaching to use up the last few minutes of class time. This time I purchased the book to read to my grandson when FaceTiming/Skyping. It is a short story that requires him to listen for the clues and solve the mystery.
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taylor
5.0 out of 5 stars I had books like this as a kid
Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2021
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This takes me back to when I was a kid reading riddles and little mysteries like these. My Fiancé and I were having a blast reading these and solving them...or coming up with ridiculous conclusions as to how the crimes occurred. But really, what I wanted to review is the employees of Amazon. I chose the same day delivery and I got just that. I do not doubt that the Amazon employees are way over worked, under paid and given very stressful time lines to fulfill orders. Well they kicked some serious ass getting us this book the same day, thanks a million folks! You squashed our bordem and brought me to back in the day
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MCG
3.0 out of 5 stars Warning: recycled stories!
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2012
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I have been reading my son (and having him read) Encyclopedia Brown books for several months. We've read at least 5 or 6 of them, each with several stories in them. I began to feel that my son was getting a little tired of the formula of Encyclopedia Brown and began looking for a new, non-Encyclopedia Brown book of short mysteries.

There are many out there, but I felt some were above the head of a 7-8 year old or too old or too acedemically-focused.

Since I knew that Donald Sobol had written mysteries at just the right level for my son, I thought it was perfect that he had another, non-Encyclopedia Brown series.

Unfortunately, as soon as I opened it to the first story, I realized these stories are just recycled, abridged versions of the Encylopedia Brown stories! (I don't know which one came first, but they are the same mysteries, nevertheless). This was a big disappointment, as I was looking for *new* stories. As it is, I will not be reading any of these to my son because he either already knows the answers or I wouldn't want to ruin the longer Encyclopedia Brown stories we haven't read yet. So the book is essentially useless to me.

I realize my situation is probably not usual, but I thought it important to share this information with others who might want to choose between these condensed stories or the fuller Encyclopedia Brown stories.

As for the mysteries themselves, they share the same plusses and minuses as the Encyclopedia Brown stories (clever, concise, but dated and sometimes obtuse). The only difference is the stories are shorter and you get 79 of them in one book than about 9 or 10. Each story is about 1/3 to 1/4 as long as the Encyclopedia Brown stories, with an adult inspector and no illustrations.
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Teresa G.
5.0 out of 5 stars Marvelous Mysteries
Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2016
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I use these mysteries in my classroom as extra credit. Some are still appropriate for today's students, but others are no longer relevant given advances in technology, etc. You just have to sift through them in order to figure out which will work for your intended audience. I personally love them and think they are great tools for teaching inference and thinking skills.
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John P. Ham
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommend!
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2020
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Granddaughter loved it. We’ve made a game out of it by reading each mystery out loud and the first to guess the answer wins. Lots of fun for whodunnit gamers.
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Dennis Halapir
5.0 out of 5 stars fun and exciting reading for 10 year old kids
Reviewed in Canada on January 17, 2022
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good exciting and dramatic stories. sometimes too advanced details for kids, but still enjoyable reading.
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れんごくlover
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to start reading👌
Reviewed in Japan on October 23, 2024
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Each story is relatively short and easy to start reading.
As an English teacher I have used the book in my class and the students really enjoyed it :)
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I C
5.0 out of 5 stars in hindsight it might be better for teens
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 3, 2018
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Bought this for my 9 year old daughter as I had remembered enjoying reading it when I was young, in hindsight it might be better for teens, bit more voilent than I remember. Still a great book though.
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Vikarnan Thiruvarooran
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book! I`ve bought a couple books like these ...
Reviewed in Canada on December 12, 2016
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Great book! I`ve bought a couple books like these trying to find a very good one and so far this one has been the best so far for my friends, family and children I tutor. I like the stories where the answer is obvious and in plain sight. Some of the answers are a little iffy but better than other books.
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mais vais-je suivre
5.0 out of 5 stars I Purchased this as i remember it from when i ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 22, 2014
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I Purchased this as i remember it from when i was a kid even now i cannot solve all of them. !
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