There is never a dull moment when you are the smartest detective in town. Often called the smartest young sleuth in sneakers, ten year old Encyclopedia Brown is back with a fresh batch of completely mysterious cases. Operating out of his family garage, he charges a standard fee of twenty five cents per day, plus expenses, to help the children of Idaville find missing items and expose neighborhood troublemakers. In this exciting collection, you will join Encyclopedia as he sets the pace for a new series of puzzling investigations. Whether he is dealing with a clever trickster trying to sell a fake treasure or a local bully trying to blame an innocent kid for a messy prank, Encyclopedia never misses a beat. He listens to the stories, observes the scene, and always finds the one tiny detail that gives the criminal away. But he is not going to solve the crime without giving you a chance first. The clues are carefully woven into the story, inviting you to play detective. You will need to use logic, observation, and critical thinking to figure out the truth. Test your skills and see if you can crack the case before reading the solutions.