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Description
Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Mysterious Handprints is a collection of ten solve-it-yourself mysteries featuring ten-year-old detective Encyclopedia Brown and his partner Sally Kimball. The cases include finding who hid a blond wig in a trash can near the Yacht Club, determining why Tyrone Taylor has a black eye, and investigating mysterious handprints outside Mr. Heiden's cottage. The book is designed for middle grade readers (grades 4-8) at a 4.5 reading level.
Quick Summary
Encyclopedia Brown returns with ten brand-new mini-mysteries that challenge readers to crack the case before the answers are revealed at the back of the book. Each puzzle is just a few pages long, packed with sneaky clues about everything from missing lemonade money to a ghostly handprint at the circus, making it perfect for kids who love feeling smarter than the characters. If your kid devours the "Cam Jansen" series or enjoys brain-teaser puzzle books, they'll be hooked on Brown's clever deductions. Ideal for readers in grades 3-6 who want quick, satisfying mysteries they can solve independently.