Encyclopedia Brown Box Set

Encyclopedia Brown #1-4

by Donald J. Sobol

Perfect for aspiring sleuths--master crime-solver Encyclopedia Brown lets you crack the cases along with him!

A set of the first four books in the classic mystery series starring everyone's favorite boy detective Encyclopedia Brown! Whether Encyclopedia is solving cases for his neighborhood friends or his chief-of-police dad, he always has an intriguing mystery to crack. 
Set Encyclopedia Boy Detective ; Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Secret Pitch ; Encyclopedia Brown Finds the Clues ; and Encyclopedia Brown Gets His Man

Genres: Mystery, Childrens, Fiction, Young Adult, 2nd Grade, Literature, Short Stories

384 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1963

About the author

Donald J. Sobol was an award-winning writer best known for his children's books, especially the Encyclopedia Brown mystery series. Mr. Sobol passed away in July of 2012.

Reviews

[Natalie Gilbert · Rating 4 out of 5]

I used to love reading books in this series in my younger years. Brown has a female 'Watson', and though she's somewhat of a token female in the series in the vein of Scarlett in G.I. Joe, it was nice to see a girl getting a slice of the action and mystery solving, as well.

[Robin EB · Rating 5 out of 5]

These books were a favorite of my childhood. What a wonderful memory!!

[April · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not sure which/how many Encyclopedia Brown books I read, but I always wanted to like them more than I actually did.

[Jen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I bought the box set for my grandgoddesses, and I hope they love EB as much as wee Me did!

[Brant Rackley · Rating 4 out of 5]

This are great books to encourage your child to read. Your child can connect with the main character by age and daily life stories. These stories can help boost a child's imagination as well as help with problem solving. They will look for clues, process, and solve mysteries alongside Encyclopedia Brown. I liked these books growing up and will definitely have them available to my kids when they are a bit older. These books can also be used for something simple, reading for fun.Wathcing a child "get lost" in a book is amazing.

[Brant · Rating 5 out of 5]

I would read these on the bus to and from school instead of talking to anyone. I secretly hoped people would nickname me "Encyclopedia" because of this, but mostly they just ignored me (the same thing happened when I wore red socks to school, in hopes of earning the nickname "Red"). Rarely did I figure out how Encyclopedia Brown solved the case, but on those few occasions I did, I realized I must be a genius.

[J.P. · Rating 5 out of 5]

The GREATEST detective in English-language literature, bar none! Sherlock Holmes, whom I admire, takes second place to good ol' Encyclopedia. I loved these books as a kid; I'm now passing them along to my young nephew, who likewise loves them.

Even if you don't have kids or kids in your life, treat yourself to some truly fun and original reading with this delightful character.

[Owen Walker Stalker Texas Ranger · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is about an 11 year old kid who's dad is the police cheif, and whenever his dad comes home with a mystery Encyclopedia will solve it for him! He is a really smart kid nd owns a detective business with his associate, Sally Kimball. Sally is the toughest boy or girl in the 6th grade! This dynamic duo goes around solving mysteries left and right! Read this book its awesome!!

[Larry · Rating 5 out of 5]

this entire remarkable series was one of my favorites from "early reading". it taught be deduction skills and how learn to think by observation and investigation. i loved this so much that i must have re-read each story/book at least three times.

[Daniel Kim · Rating 5 out of 5]

the staple of my reading youth. probably the cause of my path towards dorkdom.

[Bryan · Rating 4 out of 5]

My mom bought me the complete series when I was a kid. I wish I still had them 'cause theses new covers are hideous.

[Rex · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great books for youngsters. I loved all of them.

[Judy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I confess, I was never able to figure out the mystery. I always had to peek. How about you?

[Donkeyshorts · Rating 5 out of 5]

These are more of my favorite children's books!!!

[Michael]

i read scores of these books, i loved them

[MerBear · Rating 5 out of 5]

These were my favorite books growing up, and I have the entire set!

[Carrie · Rating 4 out of 5]

These updated covers are so bad. I love the cover of the first edition in 1963.

[Tara Rugg · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked these as a kid, before I discovered Trixie Belden

[Kimball · Rating 4 out of 5]

this is a great series of mystery.

[L Jung · Rating 5 out of 5]

C'mon, he's got "encyclopedia" in his name! You can't beat that. Not even with a really, really big stick.

[Melinda · Rating 4 out of 5]

I used to love these books when I was in elementary school. I'll have to get them for Ethan when he's old enough.

[Ranata Clark · Rating 5 out of 5]

I could never figure out done it until after he did. It was so obvious! LOL

[Allison · Rating 4 out of 5]

Who wouldn't love Encyclopedia Brown?

[Jitter · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was my Fave, series growing up. I read all the books sa a kid whhen i was in 3rd and 4th grades.

[Houston · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved these as a kid! Read them over and over!

[Rebecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

Classic! I forgot how much I enjoyed reading these as a kid and they are still fun to read again today.

[Tom · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some of my favorite books when I was in grade school. Wish I could say I managed to solve most of the cases.

[Sam Kahn · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very mystery of a book

[MM · Rating 5 out of 5]

They seem to hold up! S zoomed through these first four, reading some of the mysteries twice through.

[Mskychick]

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