Books like Encyclopedia Brown Keeps the Peace by Donald J. Sobol
Encyclopedia Brown keeps the peace in this compilation of ten concise detective stories set in Idaville. Each mystery presents clues and logical puzzles for young readers to solve, with the solutions provided in a final section for comparison. The book encourages critical thinking and problem‑solving skills in a fun, engaging format.
First publish date: 1969
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Donald J. Sobol
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