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Encyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective (Encyclopedia Brown, #1)

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Mystery & Thriller Fiction Young Adult Classics

by Donald J. Sobol

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4.03 (30.3K ratings)
calendar_today 1963
description 128 pages

Encyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective by Donald J. Sobol holds a highly rated rating of 4.03 out of 5, based on 30.3K reader ratings. First published in 1963. The book spans 128 pages.

About Encyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective

A Civil War sword...A watermelon stabbing...Missing roller skates...A trapeze artist's inheritance...And an eyewitness who's legally blind!Theses are just some of the ten brain-twisting mysteries that Encyclopedia Brown must solve by using his famous computerlike brain. Try to crack the cases along with him--the answer to all the mysteries are found in the back!

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Author Donald J. Sobol
Published 1963
Pages 128
Genres Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Young Adult, Classics
Average Rating 4.03 / 5.00
Total Ratings 30,283

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

4.0
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30.3K ratings
With a rating of 4.03, Encyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 3.95, it performs on par.

How It Compares

4.03
This Book
3.95
Mystery & Thriller Average
4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Encyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective?

Encyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Young Adult, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.

Is Encyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective worth reading?

Based on 30.3K reader ratings, Encyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective has an average score of 4.03 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."

How many pages is Encyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective?

Encyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective has 128 pages. It is a relatively quick read.

Who wrote Encyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective?

Encyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective was written by Donald J. Sobol. It was first published in 1963.

What is the ISBN for Encyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective?

The ISBN-13 for Encyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective is 9780553157250.0.

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