Books like Encyclopedia Brown Carries On by Donald J. Sobol
In "Encyclopedia Brown Carries On," Boy Scout detective Encyclopedia Brown returns to the streets of Piedmont to help his father, Police Chief Brown, and local children crack ten perplexing cases. The novel continues Brown’s quick‑witted investigations, putting the young sleuth’s observation skills and reasoning to the test as he works alongside police and peers.
First publish date: 1980
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Donald J. Sobol
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