Discover the brilliant beginnings of America's favorite boy detective in this special introductory mystery collection. Long before he was the most famous sleuth in Idaville, ten-year-old Leroy Brown was already using his encyclopedic knowledge to help his neighbors and his police chief father solve impossible crimes. This volume features two of the very first cases that put Encyclopedia on the map: The Case of the Bank Robber and The Case of the Happy Nephew. You will get to dive into the evidence, listen to the suspect interviews, and search for the hidden clues tucked away in the text. Whether you are stepping into the detective agency for the first time or returning to relive some classic neighborhood nostalgia, these interactive puzzles will put your critical thinking skills to the test. You can try to crack the case on your own by finding the one logical mistake that gives the crook away. If you find yourself completely stumped, the legendary young detective reveals all his brilliant solutions at the back of the book to show you exactly how it is done.