Ages 8+1-min guideMystery
Encyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective
by Donald J. Sobol
Good fitA great fit for most kids 8 and up. Short mysteries kids can solve themselves, with answers in the back.
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What it’s about
Leroy 'Encyclopedia' Brown, son of the police chief, runs a detective agency from his garage. Each chapter is a mystery, and readers can try to solve it before checking the answer.
The ending
What might come up
BullyA littleBugs Meany is a neighborhood bully.
ViolenceNone
LanguageNone
RomanceNone
Scary momentsNone
Why kids like it
You get to be the detective.
Free printable quiz
- 1What is Encyclopedia’s real name?
- 2Who is his father?
- 3Who is his partner and bodyguard?
- 4Who is the bully?
