
This classic chapter book features ten-year-old Leroy "Encyclopedia" Brown, a boy detective with an encyclopedic mind, who solves a variety of neighborhood mysteries. Each chapter presents a new case, complete with all the clues needed for the reader to try and solve it alongside Encyclopedia and his tough, loyal partner, Sally Kimball. The solutions are conveniently located at the back of the book, allowing children to test their deductive reasoning and observation skills. It's an engaging read that encourages critical thinking and provides a sense of accomplishment for young sleuths.
The town's ten-year-old walking encyclopedia again solves ten neighborhood mysteries. The final solutions to the cases are at the back of the book, giving the reader a chance to compare his skill to that of Encyclopedia Brown.