Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Sleeping Dog
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1998 · Est. 1.5 hour read

Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Sleeping Dog

Written by Donald J. Sobol · Illustrated by Warren Chang

Book #22 in the Encyclopedia Brown series

Can the boy detective outsmart a schemer and solve quirky town mysteries?

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80 pages· 9,127 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
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In Idaville, a cunning schemer targets kids' allowances, and a feisty friend is ready to fight. Encyclopedia Brown, the renowned boy detective, faces quirky mysteries involving a sleepy beagle and shower singers. As performance art stirs the town, can he unravel the truth before chaos ensues? Dive into a world where every clue counts and surprises lurk around every corner.

From the publisher

Will Wilford Wiggins finally part the kids of Idaville from their hard-earned allowances? Can Encyclopedia stop Sally from belting Bugs Meany into the next millennium? What happens when performance art comes to Idaville? To find the answers–and to solve the mysteries of the sleepy beagle and the shower singers–read the continuing adventures of the world’s most famous boy detective!

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
80
Words
9,127
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
610L
Themes & topics
Books about detectivesBooks about crime solvingBooks about friendshipBooks about puzzlesBooks about childhood
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.2
F&P level
~O
AR points
1
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
20264
Publication
Published
September 7, 1999
First published
January 1, 1998
Publisher
Yearling
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780553485172

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