RIP: Donald J Sobol, ‘Encyclopedia Brown’ author (1925-2012)
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Donald J. Sobol, the creator of the children’s series "Encyclopedia Brown," passed away on July 11. He was 87. His son, John Sobol, informed the Associated Press that his father died of natural causes.
The beloved 28-book series, first published in 1963, features kid detective Leroy (Encyclopedia) Brown as he solves 10 short local mysteries over the course of each book. He is often assisted by his trusty tomboy sidekick Sally Kimball, a strong female protagonist who is not only a fierce role model for young girls, but was also somewhat of a revolutionary character at the time of the books’ initial publication.
The AP reported that John Sobol acknowledged Sally Kimball as a “groundbreaking” character.
“Thanks to Donald, generations of children have learned to read and solve mysteries alongside Encyclopedia Brown, one of the most iconic characters in children’s literature,” said Don Weisberg, president of Penguin Young Readers Group, in a statement.
The series, which has never been out-of-print, won an Edgar Award in 1976. Throughout the years, Encyclopedia Brown’s adventures have been reincarnated as a comic strip and even an HBO television show.
http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/pa...j-sobol-‘encyclopedia-brown’-author-1925-2012
Donald J. Sobol, the creator of the children’s series "Encyclopedia Brown," passed away on July 11. He was 87. His son, John Sobol, informed the Associated Press that his father died of natural causes.
The beloved 28-book series, first published in 1963, features kid detective Leroy (Encyclopedia) Brown as he solves 10 short local mysteries over the course of each book. He is often assisted by his trusty tomboy sidekick Sally Kimball, a strong female protagonist who is not only a fierce role model for young girls, but was also somewhat of a revolutionary character at the time of the books’ initial publication.
The AP reported that John Sobol acknowledged Sally Kimball as a “groundbreaking” character.
“Thanks to Donald, generations of children have learned to read and solve mysteries alongside Encyclopedia Brown, one of the most iconic characters in children’s literature,” said Don Weisberg, president of Penguin Young Readers Group, in a statement.
The series, which has never been out-of-print, won an Edgar Award in 1976. Throughout the years, Encyclopedia Brown’s adventures have been reincarnated as a comic strip and even an HBO television show.
