Encyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective

His cleverness feels so satisfying, but sometimes I wondered if the adults were just missing obvious clues. Did others find the puzzles too easy or just right?

His intelligence feels ahead of his age, which makes the stories so fun. I wonder if the author was inspired by real kids or just wanted to create a super-smart hero.

The puzzles are classic, but I’m curious if modern readers find them just as exciting or if they feel a bit dated. Did anyone try these with younger kids recently?