Donald J Sobol Books in Order

This kid-friendly biography follows Orville and Wilbur Wright through setbacks, bad weather, and repeated failure on the way to Kitty Hawk. Sobol keeps the focus on perseverance as much as invention.

Idaville's ten-year-old detective opens his garage agency and starts solving baffling neighborhood cases. Each short mystery gives readers a fair shot at spotting the clue before Encyclopedia Brown explains it.

Encyclopedia Brown tackles ten brisk mysteries that range from a remarkable baseball pitch to everyday scams and tricks. The clues are all there, if readers can catch them before he does.

A stolen necklace, a missing statue, and even Bugs Meany's supposed kidnapping land on Encyclopedia's desk. Ten short cases invite readers to follow the clues and test their own logic.

Leroy Brown keeps Idaville honest in ten compact mysteries involving cons, thefts, and impossible-sounding stories. Readers get every fact they need, then can flip to the back to see how he got his man.

Ken and his friends stumble onto suspicious activity and end up forming V.A.C.U.U.M., a junior spy outfit. Their comic adventure grows into a real battle against saboteurs, complete with gadgets, vintage cars, and chase scenes.

Ten new Idaville puzzles send Encyclopedia after liars, thieves, and neighborhood troublemakers. The fun is in noticing the tiny inconsistency that turns an ordinary story into a solved case.

Encyclopedia tries to keep the peace as fresh scams and petty crimes break out around Idaville. These short cases are clever, fast, and built for readers who like solving the puzzle first.

These very short mystery puzzles invite readers to solve crimes and contradictions before checking the answer. Fast, clever, and built around Dr. Haledjian, they feel like logic games with a detective twist.

More than two hundred bite-size mysteries are packed into this omnibus of Sobol's quick-puzzle stories. It is ideal for browsing, rereading, and seeing how many cases you can crack on your own.

From schoolyard tricks to real police problems, Encyclopedia keeps stepping in when a case needs cool thinking. Each chapter is short, fair, and ends with a satisfying explanation in the back.

Set after King Arthur's reign, this fantasy follows Greta, a young woman strong enough to outmatch her brothers and brave enough to quest for Excalibur. It is part fairy tale, part knightly adventure, and full of tests of honor.

A flying submarine, a valuable half-dollar, and several very shaky alibis keep Encyclopedia busy in Idaville. Ten short mysteries let readers track the clues right alongside him.

This children's adventure revolves around a Model A Ford named Milton and the trouble that follows it. Sobol blends humor, old-car charm, and a gentle sense of adventure.

Sobol returns with more brief whodunits and logic traps, each meant to be solved in a few minutes. Dr. Haledjian once again spots the flaw that gives the whole case away.

A ripped-off rattlesnake, a guard dog with strange nerves, and a pickpocket with a kangaroo are just the start. This volume delivers ten oddball mysteries with answers tucked in the back.

Encyclopedia takes on another round of quick mysteries for classmates, neighbors, and his police chief father. Sobol keeps the cases light, logical, and just tricky enough to make readers feel smart.

This nonfiction book explores the legends of the Amazons and the evidence and theories behind them. Sobol treats myth as a puzzle, asking what the old stories might reveal about the past.

Idaville's young sleuth is back with ten more cases involving missing items, bad stories, and small-town mischief. The clues hide in plain sight, waiting for sharp readers to catch them.

Dead eagles, a hypnotism lesson, and other strange reports land on Encyclopedia's desk in this ten-case collection. He cuts through the confusion with observation, logic, and a little patience.

Another round of fast puzzle mysteries, this volume keeps the clues short and the payoffs sharp. It is a good fit for readers who enjoy solving a case almost as quickly as they can read it.

A collection of dramatic true stories from the sea, this book moves from danger to survival at a brisk clip. Pirates, storms, and remarkable voyages give it the feel of nonstop adventure.

A surprise visitor, a bank holdup, and other suspicious events give Encyclopedia plenty to untangle. Readers can stop after each mystery and see if they can beat him to the answer.

Sobol surveys major disasters and shows what happened, why people were vulnerable, and how communities responded. It is a brisk nonfiction introduction to catastrophic events without getting lost in jargon.

The first of Sobol's fact collections serves up strange records, unusual truths, and bite-size curiosities. It is aimed at readers who like their nonfiction quick, quirky, and easy to share.

Encyclopedia carries on with ten more kid-sized mysteries, each built around one small detail that does not fit. The tone stays playful, but the logic is sharp.

Twelve-year-old Angie wants to help her older sister Kit, a police officer, crack a major case. While tracking teenage thieves, Angie gets pulled into a dangerous mystery involving counterfeiters and kidnapping.

More weird and wonderful facts fill this sequel, with short entries designed to surprise curious readers. It is the sort of book you can open anywhere and immediately find something odd.

This volume serves up ten short puzzles that start with ordinary situations and turn unexpectedly tricky. Encyclopedia's calm reasoning keeps the cases moving and the answers satisfying.

New cons, new clues, and new chances to embarrass Bugs Meany keep Idaville's boy detective on the move. These quick mysteries reward close reading and common sense.

Part mystery book and part cookbook, this collection pairs Encyclopedia Brown cases with recipes readers can try at home. It is a playful spin on the series, with puzzles, food, and plenty of Idaville charm.

A scrapbook of true crimes, cons, and criminal blunders, this book leans into the oddest corners of police reports. Sobol keeps the cases short, surprising, and easy to browse.

Sobol collects strange spy stories from real history and tells them with a light touch. It is a quick nonfiction read full of odd missions, bad plans, and surprising secrets.

From bizarre plays to unbelievable records, this book rounds up sports stories that sound too strange to be true. It is fast, funny trivia for kids who like the weird side of competition.

Handprints, stolen tools, a prize pig, and other odd clues send Encyclopedia hunting for the one fact that does not add up. Ten short mysteries keep the pace quick and inviting.

This Wacky book gathers unusual animal stories, surprising behavior, and odd true incidents from the natural world. It is a lively pick for readers who enjoy facts that sound made up.

A third grab bag of weird, wonderful facts, this book is built for kids who like trivia in short bursts. Sobol keeps the entries brisk, surprising, and easy to dip in and out of.

Sixteen-year-old Ashur Fine receives a mysterious gift from an ancient African elephant and uses it while trying to catch the man who mugged his aunt. The result is a strange, quick-moving mix of mystery and fantasy.

Mostly true stories from the outdoors, especially fishing and hunting, fill this offbeat nonfiction book. Sobol keeps the tone light and curious, turning odd field tales into fast reading.

This nonfiction collection cruises through bizarre automobile history, from strange designs to little-known true stories. It has the same quick, curious energy that makes Sobol's mystery books so easy to read.

Identical twins, a leaking tent, magical worm pills, and a missing treasure trail all turn suspicious. As always, Encyclopedia gives readers every clue before the answers appear in back.

Encyclopedia and Sally Kimball sort through ten mysteries, including broken objects, brain games, and one very suspicious sneaker contest. The cases are brisk, funny, and fun to outthink.

Sobol rounds up real crimes so odd they read like fiction. The stories are short, surprising, and perfect for readers who like true cases with a weird twist.

Two spies are only the beginning in this set of ten short Idaville mysteries. Encyclopedia follows crooked stories, planted clues, and everyday deceptions until the real answer clicks into place.

When sixteen-year-old Lisa Maddock is knocked overboard on a sailing trip, she lands on a hidden island and meets a young Amelia Earhart. Time travel and strange experiments turn the rescue into a science-fiction adventure.

Idaville's secret weapon against bad logic returns with ten more mysteries, topped by the case of Pablo's nose. The stories are short, strange, and built to make readers think twice.

A sleeping dog and nine other puzzlers give Encyclopedia fresh chances to expose scams and sloppy lies. The clues are simple, but spotting the right one is the whole challenge.

This collection keeps the classic formula humming, with ten mysteries centered on one slippery clue after another. Encyclopedia wins the day by noticing what everyone else ignores.

Jumping frogs headline another batch of fast, fair mysteries from Idaville. Sobol mixes humor, schoolyard tension, and neat little logic traps that invite readers to solve along.

Encyclopedia earns the super sleuth title in ten more short cases for kids, neighbors, and the police. It is a great pick for readers who like mysteries they can actually crack.

Rumors of UFOs are only one part of this late-series collection of ten new mysteries. Encyclopedia still solves everything the old-fashioned way, by paying attention and asking the right question.

Giant diamonds, lazy lions, a country singer, and a trip to the carnival all hide fresh problems for Idaville's young detective. Ten short mysteries keep the book lively and easy to binge.

An African killifish, a vandalized library book, and a nail-biting soccer match are among Encyclopedia's final cases. The format stays classic, giving readers ten chances to solve the puzzle first.

This greatest-hits collection gathers standout Encyclopedia Brown cases in one handy volume. It works as both a nostalgic revisit for fans and an easy first stop for curious new readers.