Encyclopedia Brown Sets the Pace
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1982 · Est. 1.5 hour read

Encyclopedia Brown Sets the Pace

By Donald J. Sobol

Part of the Encyclopedia Brown series

Solve mysteries with a young detective as he uncovers hidden truths in his town.

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96 pages· 10,833 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
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Join a young detective as he tackles ten intriguing mysteries. From a stolen painting with many suspects to a dubious rooster-crowing machine, each case challenges his sharp mind. Can he outsmart the culprits and reveal the truth behind the bubblegum-blowing contest scandal? Dive into a world where every clue counts and nothing is as it seems. Will you solve the puzzles before he does?

From the publisher

America’s Sherlock Holmes in sneakers is back! 10 favorite mysteries with a bold new cover look. Match wits with Encyclopedia Brown and see if you can solve these mysteries before he does! - A valuable painting is stolen, and almost everyone in the neighborhood is a suspect. How will Encyclopedia discover the real thief? - Who really won the bubblegum-blowing contest, and who cheated? - Someone in town claims that they invented a machine that can make roosters crow. Is this story just a lot of cock-a-doodle-doo? . . . and more!

At a glance
Format
Mass Market Paperbound
Pages
96
Words
10,833
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
660L
Themes & topics
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The series

The Encyclopedia Brown series

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Encyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective
Series
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Encyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective

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Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Secret Pitch

Ages 7–10 · 1965
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Encyclopedia Brown Finds the Clues

Ages 8–12 · 1966
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Encyclopedia Brown Gets His Man

Ages 8–11 · 1967
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.6
F&P level
~P
AR points
1
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
18718
Publication
Published
July 1, 1991
First published
January 1, 1982
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780590445771

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