This is a great set of books by Donald J. Sobol, who also gave us the incomparable child-detective, Encyclopedia Brown. These books are published as both a compendium volume and as separate books by Scholastic, and have been in print since 1967.<\/p>\n
Each book contains a number of one or two-page scenarios setting up a puzzling mystery. The reader is given the opportunity to solve the mystery using general observation skills and common knowledge. These books are not merely great brain-teasers, however. They provide excellent training in detailed observation as well as making use of what seems trivial knowledge. For example, in one mystery, a young man is trying to impress his animal-loving, equestrienne date by telling her how his prospector uncle took great care of his pregnant mule. The young lady, of course, ditched him as a liar. Why? Because mules are sterile, of course.<\/p>\n
Great for kids or adults, these books are also quite convenient to read. The shortness of each mystery makes these great “waiting in line” reading, or just before bed brain-teasers.<\/p>\n
It should be noted that some of the mysteries are somewhat dated, especially those dealing with fashion or with traveling by train; however, these installments may be used to provide some historic insight into the daily life and habits of those who lived in earlier decades.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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