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Idaville is protected by ten-year-old Leroy 'Encyclopedia' Brown, the fictional detective in the series. In this tenth novel, Leroy tackles ten new cases that the police force can't solve. Each solution is found at the back of the book, making it a perfect companion for fans of crime and mystery stories. The series is dedicated to keeping Idaville safe and featuring ten-year-old detectives like Leroy Brown.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Donald J. Sobol
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