(3) 4-6 Illustrated by James Bernardin. A ten-gallon hat, fake roses, and cat fur are key clues in Encyclopedia Brown's latest batch of cases. The ten mini-mysteries stick to Sobol's tried-and-true formula, with gal pal Sally, bad boy Bugs Meany, and other familiar characters making appearances. Readers will, as always, enjoy checking their solutions against the answers at the back. Bernardin's black-and-white drawings enliven the stories.

Reviewer: Tanya D. Auger

(3) 4-6 Illustrated by James Bernardin. Young mystery fans can join Encyclopedia Brown in solving another ten puzzles, from "The Case of the Glittering Diamonds" and "The Case of the Home-Run Hitter" to "The Case of the Arrowhead Hunter" and "The Case of the Courageous Camper." The mysteries' solutions and how Encyclopedia arrived at them are provided at the end of the book. Black-and-white line drawings accent the stories.

Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz

(3) 4-6 Illustrated by James Bernardin. Young mystery fans can join Encyclopedia Brown in solving ten new cases, from "The Case of the Stolen Stamps" and "The Case of the Scrambled Eggs" to "The Case of Mrs. Washington's Diary." The mysteries' solutions and how Encyclopedia came to them are provided at the end of the book. Black-and-white line drawings accent the stories.

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow

(3) 4-6 Illustrated by James Bernardin. Encyclopedia's ten new cases stick to Sobol's tried-and-true formula. Each mini-mystery offers enough clues for readers to identify the evidence needed to spot the bad guy--be it Encyclopedia's long-running arch-nemesis Bugs Meany or giggling Goldie, a five-year-old who's been wreaking havoc in a soccer star's house. Black-and-white drawings illustrate the stories; solutions are noted at the end of the book.

Reviewer: Tanya D. Auger

(3) 4-6 Illustrated by James Bernardin. Encyclopedia Brown is back, solving cases for his friends and police chief father. He tackles these ten new cases with ease; readers can flip to the back of the book to see just how. With the same voice and setup as the original stories, Sobol's new collection will be warmly welcomed by old fans. Bernardin's black-and-white line art meshes well with the stories.

Reviewer: Becky Levine

(4) 1-3 Illustrated by Robert Papp & Robert Papp. The preteen detective solves ten new cases, including mysteries involving a stolen contest entry and a missing diamond ring. Readers trying to match wits with Encyclopedia Brown will find the answers at the back of the volume, though some may cry "unfair!" at the arcane knowledge necessary to solve some of these mysteries. The accompanying soft-focus illustrations lack vitality.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(3) 4-6 Illustrated by Warren Chang. The boy detective solves ten cases, including identifying a fake umpire, recovering stolen jewelry, and clearing himself in the murder of a racing cockroach. Solutions to the mysteries are found at the back of the book and range from obscure to clever to apparent, giving every reader a chance to solve some. The young sleuth's clever repartee enlivens the text, which is illustrated with pencil drawings.

Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam

(3) 4-6 Illustrated by Warren Chang. This latest batch of cases finds "America's crime-buster in sneakers" Encyclopedia Brown and pal Sally Kimball protecting the kids of Idaville from longtime foes Bugs Meany and Wilford Wiggins, as well as other would-be criminals. The brief, entertaining mysteries include a few not-so-obvious clues, but readers will enjoy guessing before reading the solutions. Pencil drawings illustrate the text.

Reviewer: Tanya D. Auger