Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Carnival Crime
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2011 · Est. 1 hour read

Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Carnival Crime

By Donald J. Sobol

Part of the Encyclopedia Brown series

A boy detective solves various mysteries in his town.

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96 pages· 8,482 words· Est. 1 hour read
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Join a brilliant fifth-grade detective as he tackles ten puzzling cases, from missing diamonds to mysterious carnival antics. Can you solve the mysteries alongside him? Each case offers clues and challenges, inviting readers to test their wits and uncover the truth. Dive into a world of intrigue and adventure, where every detail counts and nothing is as it seems. Will you crack the cases before the answers are revealed?

From the publisher

Ten exciting new adventures for the famous boy detective! Everyone’s favorite fifth-grade gumshoe is back on the case! Following the classic Encyclopedia Brown formula, this installment presents ten mysteries, complete with answers at the end of the book that allow the reader to solve the cases along with the boy detective. Join Encyclopedia Brown as he takes on cases of giant diamonds, lazy lions, a country singer, and of course a trip to the carnival.

At a glance
Format
Pages
96
Words
8,482
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
600L
Themes & topics
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The series

The Encyclopedia Brown series

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Encyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective
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Encyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective

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Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Secret Pitch

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Encyclopedia Brown Finds the Clues

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Encyclopedia Brown Gets His Man

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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.3
F&P level
~O
AR points
1
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
147479
Publication
Published
October 11, 2012
First published
October 13, 2011
Publisher
Puffin Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780142421994

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