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Encyclopedia Brown, the clever teen sleuth known as America’s “Sherlock Holmes in sneakers,” is back with fresh mysteries for young readers. Each case is presented with a concise narrative, followed by a solution in the back so readers can test their own deductive skills.
First publish date: 1982
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Donald J. Sobol
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