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Encyclopedia Brown

Encyclopedia Brown Books in Order | Wonderlit

24 books · Ages 7–12 · Chapter Books

Encyclopedia Brown is a 24-book series for ages 7–12 by Donald J. Sobol.

Where to Start

Encyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective

Start at the beginning: Encyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective

This is a sequential series — each book builds on the last. Start with book 1.

Reading Order

Encyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective

Encyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective1963

Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Secret Pitch

What This Series Covers

Justice & Fairness Curiosity & Wonder Honesty & Integrity Mystery Puzzles & Games School Life

All books by Donald J. Sobol →

2

Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Secret Pitch1965

Encyclopedia Brown Finds the Clues

Encyclopedia Brown Finds the Clues1966

Encyclopedia Brown Gets His Man

Encyclopedia Brown Gets His Man1966

Encyclopedia Brown Solves Them All

Encyclopedia Brown Solves Them All1967

Encyclopedia Brown Keeps the Peace

Encyclopedia Brown Keeps the Peace1970

Encyclopedia Brown Saves the Day

Encyclopedia Brown Saves the Day1970

Encyclopedia Brown Tracks Them Down

Encyclopedia Brown Tracks Them Down1971

Encyclopedia Brown Shows the Way

Encyclopedia Brown Shows the Way1972

Encyclopedia Brown Lends a Hand

Encyclopedia Brown Lends a Hand1974

Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Dead Eagles

Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Dead Eagles1975

Encyclopedia Brown Carries On

Encyclopedia Brown Carries On1980

Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Sleeping Dog

Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Sleeping Dog1981

Encyclopedia Brown Takes the Cake!

Encyclopedia Brown Takes the Cake!1982

Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Mysterious Handprints

Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Mysterious Handprints1985

Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Treasure Hunt

Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Treasure Hunt1988

Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Two Spies

Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Two Spies2005

Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Slippery Salamander

Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Slippery Salamander2005

Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of Pablo's Nose

Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of Pablo's Nose1993

Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Disgusting Sneakers

Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Disgusting Sneakers2002

Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Exploding Plumbing

Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Exploding Plumbing1999

Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Jumping Frogs

Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Jumping Frogs1985

Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Secret UFOs

Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Secret UFOs2009

Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Carnival Crime

Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Carnival Crime1993

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