We were sorry to hear this week that Donald J. Sobol, the creator of the popular Encyclopedia Brown detective series, passed away on July 11, 2012, at the age of 87.
Donald J. Sobol first introduced readers to the child detective way back in 1963, with the publication of Encyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective. Not only does this classic mystery series continue to delight kids almost fifty years later, but parents love seeing their kids pore over the same mysteries they read as a kid.
To commemorate Mr. Sobol’s wonderful contribution to childhood literacy and the love of reading he inspired in his legions of young fans, we are offering the Encyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective Gift Basket at a special price until the end of July.
We also had a little fun putting this Encyclopedia Brown quiz together for young and old fans alike of the boy detective. Try our quiz below and test how well you remember the world of Encyclopedia Brown!
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