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maryehavens's review against another edition
1.0
The kids gave this 5 stars but I think they were punch-drunk from lack of sleep on this birthday weekend.
Ugh. So, this was written in 1965 but I've read older things (hello Wizard of Oz and Little House in the Big Woods) that had less time specific vernacular than this. It was like putting itching powder in the daily wash! (one of these anachronisms).
I get that the cases are supposed to be hard for 3rd-6th graders but they were dumb. And not just easy dumb, but dumb. I used to really enjoy Encyclopedia Brown but it does not last the test of time. We were barreling through it to get to something else.
NEXT!
Ugh. So, this was written in 1965 but I've read older things (hello Wizard of Oz and Little House in the Big Woods) that had less time specific vernacular than this. It was like putting itching powder in the daily wash! (one of these anachronisms).
I get that the cases are supposed to be hard for 3rd-6th graders but they were dumb. And not just easy dumb, but dumb. I used to really enjoy Encyclopedia Brown but it does not last the test of time. We were barreling through it to get to something else.
NEXT!
shicklin's review against another edition
4.0
Eli had his first boys book club today. 2 other boys from his class came over. After letting them run around, we came in and had some popcorn and gingerale ice cubes (they were in one of the mysteries) and Kool-aid. The book discussion was light, but the boys had a surprising amount to say about the book, and knew so many of the details. They colored in some bookplates, made bookmarks and then we played kickball. I had planned on having some water balloon games, but Emma tripped with the whole cooler of balloons and their were no survivors. We are going to try it again in August. I was excited everyone enjoyed themselves.
kindlereads's review against another edition
3.0
Just as good as the last one. The boys, all of them, like these books very much.
novelesque_life's review against another edition
4.0
RATING: 4.5 STARS
I loved this mystery series as a kid, but have not read them since so this review is based on my memories. My love of mystery started pretty early and Encyclopedia Brown was among my first series. Each book has several mysteries that you can solve along with Encyclopedia, complete with clues. I could not get enough of these books, and didn't realize that this series started in 1963.
These are easy to read chapter books for young kids.
***This is a series Review***
I loved this mystery series as a kid, but have not read them since so this review is based on my memories. My love of mystery started pretty early and Encyclopedia Brown was among my first series. Each book has several mysteries that you can solve along with Encyclopedia, complete with clues. I could not get enough of these books, and didn't realize that this series started in 1963.
These are easy to read chapter books for young kids.
***This is a series Review***
zaisgraph's review against another edition
funny
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Love these stories when I was younger. I'm rereading some now and they are still quite charming. I think the cases have just enough complexity for lower elementary school kids. The consistent length and structure of each story are just enough to keep a child's attention, I think. These books are also very fun quick reads for adults.
zaiborg's review against another edition
4.0
Love these stories when I was younger. I'm rereading some now and they are still quite charming. I think the cases have just enough complexity for lower elementary school kids. The consistent length and structure of each story are just enough to keep a child's attention, I think. These books are also very fun quick reads for adults.
kailey_luminouslibro's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed these books so much when I was a kid, and the nostalgia factor is strong!
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