James Bernardin

Hey super sleuths! Get ready to solve some tricky cases with the best kid detective around, Encyclopedia Brown! He's famous for his amazing brain, and he can crack any mystery that comes his way in the town of Idaville. In this book, you'll join Encyclopedia as he tackles ten brand-new puzzles. From uncovering who vandalized a library book to figuring out a sneaky scheme during a soccer game, no case is too big or too small for him. He even helps solve the mystery of an African killfish! The best part? You get to play detective too. Each mystery gives you all the clues, and then you can try to solve it before looking at the answers hidden at the back of the book. Can you outsmart the criminals and find the solutions?

Swindlers, con artists, and clever thieves are always trying to pull a fast one in the town of Idaville, but they never succeed for long. The neighborhood is protected by Encyclopedia Brown, a ten year old crime stopper with a mind sharper than any adult detective. In this exciting new collection, you will follow the famous boy sleuth as he tackles ten bizarre and challenging new mysteries. Have you ever wondered if an old diary belonging to George Washington's mother is actually authentic? Or perhaps you want to investigate a mysterious photograph of a UFO that was supposedly captured by the army? From the strange puzzle of a giant shark tooth to the thrilling whodunit surrounding a secret shipwreck, these cases will push your deductive reasoning to the limit. As a reader, you are not just sitting on the sidelines. You are an active participant in every single investigation. All the clues are carefully hidden within the story, waiting for you to spot them and expose the truth. Use your critical thinking skills to match wits with Encyclopedia, and see if you can expose the fakes and catch the culprits before turning to the solutions in the back.

A quiet prairie town is getting ready for Christmas when a mysterious stranger opens a new candy shop. Young Lucy is curious about the striped candy he places in the window, but the candy cane is more than a sweet treat. As the stranger shares its meaning, Lucy discovers how one simple Christmas symbol can point to a much bigger story of faith, hope, and giving. The Legend of the Candy Cane is a warm, faith-centered picture book with a gentle historical setting and richly illustrated scenes. It invites young readers to look closely at familiar holiday traditions and think about the stories they carry. Ideal for Christmas reading, family sharing, and children who enjoy meaningful holiday stories with Christian themes.