I thank or blame this series for starting me on my love of the mystery genre. Sobols encyclopedia brown series is just as fun to read in its reprinted editions as it was in 1963. Sobol was a great series, and i think i read all of them. Leroy encyclopedia brown is a tenyear old boy genius who puts his talents to work fighting crime in the small town of idaville. The prolific youngpersons mystery writer, a new york native, penned 28 encyclopedia brown books in all, in which his 10yearold detective. Sobols encyclopedia brown series, its reputation as a classic of childrens literature was assured. As idavilles tenyearold star detective, encyclopedia has an uncanny knack for trivia. The books are fun to read, but they also make them think about different. With an uncanny knack for trivia, he solves mysteries for the neighborhood ki. But his dad also happens to be the chief of the police department, and every night encyclopedia helps him get to the bottom of his most baffling crimes. Help solve 10 of the newest and most mysterious cases with super sleuth encyclopedia brown.
They ate them up just like i had when i was their age. Join encyclopedia as he solves these intriguing cases, including the. Brown operated a private detective agency without being licensed, bonded or insured, and has no record of ever having filed an income tax. Leroy brown, aka encyclopedia brown, is idavilles tenyearold star detective. These books were a huge help with my son when he was about 10 years old and didnt want to read. The guy from the first site says, i am interested in older hardback books that look better than they read. See the complete encyclopedia brown series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. I will pay shipping to get certain books by arrangement. Following the classic formula, this installment presents ten mysteries, complete with answers at the end of the book that allow the reader to solve the. Encyclopedia brown and the case of the treasure hunt encyclopedia brown books by sobol, donald j.
With his friend sally nearby to protect him from bugs meany, the town bully, encyclopedia exposes a variety of crooks, cheats and liars. Sobol, creator of encyclopedia brown, has died at age. Leroy brown, aka encyclopedia brown, is idaville neighborhoods tenyearold star detective. However, as in the previous story, they make a key mistake which encyclopedia exposes. The series of 29 childrens novels was written one cowritten by donald j. Encyclopedia brown finds the clues originally published in 1966 third in the series. Encyclopedia brown, boy detective encyclopedia brown. Each book is a collection of brief mysteries 810 pages long in which 10yearold encyclopedia brown takes a case, listens, watches, and solves it by being more observant than anyone else. Later cases may find encyclopedia assisting his father. His awards include a special edgar award from the mystery writers of america for his contribution to mystery writing in the united states, and the pacific northwest library association young readers choice award for encyclopedia brown keeps the peace. All books are readable but many are vintage and appear old with some page yellowing. Leroy encyclopedia brown is a tenyearold boy genius who puts his talents to work fighting crime in the small town of idaville. Thieves and crooks of all ages better beware if they roll into idaville thinking the town is easy pickings.
Encyclopedia brown and the case of the sad readers. We discovered that they are new and the volume 14 is different than the old volume 14. When the mystery writers of america bestowed a special edgar award on donald j. Encyclopedia brown represented one of the most favorable series of books when i was a. Encyclopedia brown is a 5th grade boy who solves puzzles, crimes and mysteries as easily and as unconsciously as breathing. Leroy brown is back in the next six books in the encyclopedia brown series. The complete series list for encyclopedia brown donald j. But his dad also happens to be the chief of the idaville police department, and every night around the dinner table, encyclopedia helps him. As much fun as i remember it when i was 9 years old. My 8 year old son 1st 4 in the encyclopedia brown books by donald j.
Because he is very bright and because he reads a lot of books and because he is a keen and critical observer, he has all the skills necessary to solve crimes. Once again americas 10yearold sherlock holmes more. Although his parents and teachers call him by his given name, everyone else in his town of idaville calls him encyclopedia. Encyclopedia brown and the case of the mysterious author. Sobols encyclopedia brown mysteries star a humble 10yearold genius. When my kids were old enough, i started reading them the encyclopedia brown stories at bedtime. But his dad also happens to be the chief of the idaville police department, and.
Encyclopedia brown is a series of books featuring the adventures of boy detective leroy brown, nicknamed encyclopedia for his intelligence and range of knowledge. The fun, though, lies in tracing and anticipating young browns using logic, a little science, and keen observation to solve minor crimes and mysteries. Recently, i was at my parents house going through old books and magazines from my youth and came across a few wellread and tattered encyclopedia brown books. I instantly remembered how much fun it was reading these as a kid. This is because encyclopedias head is filled with countless facts, and he pays extremely careful attention to the smallest detail. Sobol october 4, 1924 july 11, 2012 was an american writer best known for his childrens books, especially the encyclopedia brown mystery series. Whether encyclopedia brown is solving cases for his neighborhood friends or his chiefofpolice dad, he always has an intriguing mystery to crack. Encyclopedia brown has delighted young readers for generations. The answer to each mystery is at the back of the book. Leroy brown, aka encyclopedia brown, is idaville neighborhoods tenyear old star detective. Sobol, a pioneer in the solveityourselfmystery genre for kids, wrote the first encyclopedia brown book in 1963, and his 29th was published posthumously in 2012. This fun read finds 10yearold leroy brown known to the people of his town as encyclopedia brown honing his impressive detective skills.
Join encyclopedia as he solves these intriguing cases, including. Sobol, with the first book published in 1963 and the last novel published posthumously in 2012. My 9 and 11 year old grandsons enjoy encyclopedia brown books. Published in 1963, it has a sweet tone reminiscent of 1950s tv shows. The encyclopedia brown series has spawned a comic strip, a. Created in 1963, encyclopedia and his best friend and detective agency business partner sally kimball were terrific models models of genrebusting characters encyclopedia is smart rather than a fighter, while sally is effectively a ten. Sobol, the creator of the iconic childrens book character encyclopedia brown, had died at 87.
With his unconventional knowledge, he solves mysteries for the neighborhood kids through his. With scott bremner, laura bridge, dion zamora, taylor negron. In this book, there are 10 fresh mysteries to solve, and you can help encyclopedia solve them. With an uncanny knack for trivia, he solves mysteries for the neighborhood kids. Each book holds 10 stories, each involving a mystery that 10yearold leroy encyclopedia brown solves by.
All the books i read are our old copies, published by bantam skylark. With an uncanny knack for trivia, he solves mysteries for the neighborhood kids through his own detective agency. Encyclopedias city there is no crime people believe it is because of the police officers but it is about a 10 year old, encyclopedia brown. Sally kimball paid encyclopedia brown 25 cents a day, plus expenses, to track down a goblin the neighborhood kids had seen over a fence at the old ball yard when chasing down a homerun. Encyclopedia brown is a series of books featuring the adventures of boy detective leroy brown. I prefer books with strong type on the cover and spine. Encyclopedia brown, boy detective is a wonderful book for kids from about six years to about 12 or so. As idavilles tenyear old star detective, encyclopedia has an uncanny knack for trivia. Encyclopedia brown and the case of the secret pitch book cover. Leroy brown, also known as encyclopedia brown, is idavilles tenyearold star detective. Books like encyclopedia brown for mysteryloving kids. The encyclopedia brown mysteries have never been out of print.
The mystery is always intended to be solved by the reader, thanks to the placement of. Encyclopedia brown mysteries audiobook by donald j. He gets help from his brave friend sally kimball and occasionally works with his dad, the local police chief. There are twenty eight encyclopedia brown mysteries, starting with encyclopedia brown, boy detective, published in 1963. The final book, encyclopedia brown and the case of the soccer scheme was published in 2012. With a knack for trivia, encyclopedia solves mysteries for the neighborhood kids through his own detective agency. Sobol, are subdivided into a number of possibly interlinked short stories, each of which presents a mystery. Idavilles secret weapon against lawbreakers, tenyearold leroy encyclopedia brown, helps the police force solve ten new cases.
My daughter is 9 yrs old and she loves encyclopedia brown books. Each book is a series of short mysteries 510 pages each ending with a question usually how did encyclopedia know that x was responsible for the crime. Just in time for the holidays, this set contains the first four books in the classic encyclopedia brown series. My 8yr old son enjoyed this book very much and wants more from the series.
In each book brown solves 10 mysteries, one per chapter. Hes got a knack for trivia, and can solve mysteries from the kids in the neighborhood, as well as those his police detective dad brings home. Here encyclopedia employs all of his detective skills to investigate 10 more braintwisting cases with his friend sally. Older encyclopedias with gilt type on the spines and embossed covers are always great. Childrens detective contentsshow description history books featuring brown, written by donald j. I was sorry to read yesterday the news that donald j. For fifty years, encyclopedia brown has been the best boy detective on the block and a favorite character for generations of middlegrade readers. Encyclopedia brown has found a home at puffin, and were celebrating his arrival with a boxed set.
Sobol was the author of the highly acclaimed encyclopedia brown series and many other books. James bernardin ten brief cases allow the reader to match wits with tenyearold crimebuster, encyclopedia brown, as he locates stolen jewels, retrieves a stuffed tiger, and more. But his dad also happens to be the chief of the idaville police department, and every night around the dinner table, encyclopedia helps him solve his most. Of course, your kids will be satisfied when encyclopedia catches the bad guy, but along the way theyll also. But his dad is also the chief of police, and every night encyclopedia helps him solve his most baffling crimes. The main character is ten year old leroy encyclopedia brown. Sobol, the creator of encyclopedia brown, passed away on july 11 at the age of 87. Encyclopedia brown solves them all audiobook by donald. Encyclopedia brown finds the clues book by donald j. Encyclopedia brown was kid lits b rilliant boy detective who inspired millions of young readers to think outside of the box.
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