Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. Vintage 1982 encyclopedia brown finds the clue by donald j. Sobol, a weekly reader book, published by thomas nelson inc. Encyclopedia brown is a series of books featuring the adventures of boy detective leroy brown, nicknamed encyclopedia for his intelligence and range of knowledge. Funny that the enemy is a sinister global agency called cobra. Collectors always look for books that are over 100 years old. Encyclopedia brown, boy detective encyclopedia brown. Last 3 books are 1981 the hard covers have wear, however, pages are very clean, without writing, marks or torn pages.
Jul 29, 2015 introduce your child to a lifelong love of reading and deductive reasoning with the bestselling easyreader series, encyclopedia brown. Our local recycling center wont accept them unless the covers are removed which, for a 30 volume encyclopedia. Use the search box above to find fond treasures from your childhood or that one book that has escaped your collection thus far. Business, finance and the law these collections will delight the collector and the financier alike, ranging the gamut of legal treatises to the history of economic thought. Granted this one is not in excellent conditon but the asking price is a good indication of the worth of these books. The encyclopedia brown series has spawned a comic strip, a.
Leroy brown, aka encyclopedia brown, can solve any crime for just 25 cents a day plus expenses, and usually before dinner time. The encyclopedia brown series may not be as eloquently written as the chronicles of narnia or the hobbit, but donald sobols clever writing has earned his books a place among the most loved of all childrens literature. Sobol 2010, encyclopedia brown box set 4 books by donald j. Sobols encyclopedia brown series is just as fun to read in its reprinted editions as it was in 1963. Sobol was the author of the highly acclaimed encyclopedia brown series and many other books. The complete series list for encyclopedia brown donald j.
The fact that there were several short cases per book. In 1990, vintage uk was set up in the united kingdom. Just in time for the holidays, this set contains the first four books in the classic encyclopedia brown series. Here within are found books rare and ancient, starting with the earliest printed works encompassing incunabula, 15th century and 16th century volumes. We specialize in making it easier for you to get the books you need. Encyclopedia brown, boy detective encyclopedia brown series. Everyone knows a stack of books adds color, dimension and personality to almost any room. Rare books for sale, buy antique books from alibris. Welcome to here you will find information about dozens of boys, girls, young reader, and young adult fiction series books. Leroy brown, aka encyclopedia brown, is idavilles tenyearold star detective. After random house merged with bantam doubleday dell, doubledays anchor books trade. Encyclopedia brown keeps the peace number 6 encyclopedia brown kids book mystery chapter book childrens sleuth adventure 80s boat story thebookcottage 5 out of.
Published in 1963, it has a sweet tone reminiscent of 1950s tv shows. Each book is a collection of brief mysteries 810 pages long in which 10yearold encyclopedia brown takes a case, listens, watches, and solves it by being more observant than anyone else. Used decor books are perfect for piling on the coffee table, vintage photography books provide an attheready conversation starter, and vintage novels, with their gorgeous, fabricbound covers bring character and texture to your library. Encyclopedia brown, boy detective paperback september 6, 2007. The case of the amazing race car right out of the starting gate, encyclopedia brown has three clues. Doesnt stray far at all from the dry wit and quaint 60s adventuring of sobols beloved encyclopedia brown books, which is a good thing. Their major issue is that they feel these books usually from the 1970s or earlier are still good and still contain useful information so they dont want to just throw them out. Encyclopedia brown s book of wacky cars by donald j. Alibris is one of the premier rare and outofprint book sites on the internet. Of course, your kids will be satisfied when encyclopedia catches the bad guy, but along the way theyll also discover that they.
Encyclopedia brownseries overdrive rakuten overdrive. Colorful illustrations and great easy reading educational information. Encyclopedia brown, boy detective by donald sobol there are 15 books in the series. The series of 29 childrens novels was written by donald j. The fun, though, lies in tracing and anticipating young brown s using logic, a little science, and keen observation to. See the complete encyclopedia brown series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. But his dad also happens to be the chief of the idaville police department, and every night around the dinner table, encyclopedia helps him. Many adults remember him as the first character they could relate to as kids, and. His awards include a special edgar award from the mystery writers of america for his contribution to mystery writing in the united states, and the pacific northwest library association young readers choice award for encyclopedia brown keeps the peace. Encyclopedia brown is a long running series of childrens books by donald j.
Our local recycling center wont accept them unless the covers are removed which, for a 30 volume encyclopedia, can be quite a task. Introduce your child to a lifelong love of reading and deductive reasoning with the bestselling easyreader series, encyclopedia brown. Leroy brown, aka encyclopedia brown, is idaville neighborhoods tenyearold star detective. The series of 29 childrens novels was written one cowritten by donald j. Encyclopedia brown 33 encyclopedia brown double mystery 5 endling 2 ennara 2 epic zero 2. Encyclopedia brown, the secret weapon in idavilles war on crime, is backwith 10 allnew mysteries to solve.
Encyclopedia brown, the 10yearold boy detective, is more than just a crimesolving character in a book series. Encyclopedia brown, boy detective is a wonderful book for kids from about six years to about 12 or so. For example, as stated above, an unsigned copy of f. For practical instruction, look to the more recent works of marshall and oldfield or richard binder. See more ideas about detective theme, detective party and spy party. With an uncanny knack for trivia, he solves mysteries for the neighborhood kids through his own detective agency. This unique book is actually a joy to read and it comes with artwork. Frank dubiels repair manual popularly known as da book was the first comprehensive modern guide to vintage pen restoration, but is now primarily of historical interest. Ehrhardt 106 two hundred years of clocks and watches chris bailey 107 american watchmaking michael harrold 108 watch making. An author signature by a significant and recognized writer can mean an increase in value of ten times or more the ordinary value of the book in most cases.
Sobol, with the first book published in 1963 and the last novel published posthumously in 2012. Mar 09, 2009 their major issue is that they feel these books usually from the 1970s or earlier are still good and still contain useful information so they dont want to just throw them out. See more ideas about books, childhood memories and childrens books. They books are encyclopedia brown solves them all, encyclopedia brown sets the pace and encyclopedia brown the case of the exploding plumbing and other mysteries. Sobol, with the first book published in 1963 and the most recent new novel published in 2012. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. And with more than twentyfive books in the series, your mysteryloving kids will not lack for reading material. Forgotten kids books from the 60s and 70s magnum arts blog. Encyclopedia brown and the case of the secret ufos 97805455 by sobol, donald j. Awardwinning author donald sobol 19242012 included themes in his encyclopedia brown stories that every kid can relate towanting to outwit a competitor. The company was purchased by random house publishing in april 1960, and is a subdivision of random house. I bought them at previous library book sales not realizing they were vintage.
Shop the brown books collection on chairish, home of the best vintage and used furniture, decor and art. The encyclopedia brown series has spawned a comic strip, a tv series, and compilation books of puzzles and games. Its time to prepare an evaluation when my emails me how wonderful the childrens book encyclopedia brown s book of wacky cars is. Vintage charlie brown cyclopedia 1980s charlie brown encyclopedia holidays volume 12 vintage kids book. Vintage 1980 charlie browns cyclopedia encyclopedia learning. He received many awards, among them a special edgar award from the mystery writers of america for his contribution to mystery writing in the united states, as well as the pacific northwest library associations young readers choice award for encyclopedia brown keeps. Workshop tips are invaluable dont stint on either books or tools. Encyclopedia brown box set christian books, bibles, gifts. The fun, though, lies in tracing and anticipating young browns using logic, a little science, and keen observation to solve minor crimes and mysteries. Vintage 1980 charlie brown s cyclopedia encyclopedia learning books 15 volume setsuper questions and answers and amazing facts volume 1 featuring your bodyvolume 2 featuring all kinds of animals from fish to frogsvolume 3 featuring all kinds of animals from dinosaurs to elephantsvolume 4. Vintage classics 1 violet 2 vip 1 virals 5 visual encyclopedia. Vintage encyclopedia brown finds the clue by donald j.
If you buy more than one lot please wait for your new invoice so you can send one payment through paypal and i can save you some shipping. This is a set of 3 vintage apple paperback books about encyclopedia brown. Vintage cookbook website is focused on antiquarian, antique, vintage, and rare american cookbooks. The boy detective is back with ten new exciting adventures since 1963, when dutton published encyclopedia brown, boy detective, the first book in the series, the brainy crimestopper has been a favorite character among middlegrade readers. It is very clever, and encyclopedia is so likable and funny. Selling vintage books on ebay simply charlotte mason. Vintage books is a trade paperback publishing imprint established in 1954 by alfred a. Encyclopedia brown and the case of the soccer scheme go to book.
Outstanding george daniels 109 the antique enameled watch dr. Encyclopedia brown cracks the case by donald j sobol 9780142411674 paperback, 2008. Per tradition, encyclopedia brown gets his man has 10 short stories with cases to solve. And wilford wiggins, lazy as a bedpost, is still dreaming up ways to part little kids from. We have thousands of rare and antique treasures brought to you by our network of trusted sellers from all around the world. Encyclopedia brown vintage apple paperbacks solves them. Lucky scholastic book club form vintage childrens books. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Encyclopedia brown has found a home at puffin, and were celebrating his arrival with a boxed set.
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