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Leroy Brown, better known as Encyclopedia, is Idaville’s ten‑year‑old star detective who runs a neighborhood detective agency. Each book presents ten intriguing mysteries that he solves with the help of his father, the chief of the Idaville Police Department. Readers are invited to solve the cases themselves, as every book provides all the clues needed for interactive, clue‑based puzzle‑reading. Classic for its blend of mystery, family partnership and engaging trivia, the series remains a staple of juvenile detective fiction.
First publish date: 1965
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Donald J. Sobol
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