Notes For All Chapters – English Poorvi Class 8th
Story Summary
Main Characters:
- Encyclopedia Brown (Leroy) – A very intelligent 8th grader, known for solving mysteries.
- Chief Brown – His father, the Chief of Police in Idaville, USA.
- Mrs. Brown – Encyclopedia’s supportive mother.
- Tim Nolan – A man suspected of a jewellery robbery, later dies of a stroke.
- Daniel Davenport – Nolan’s friend and partner in crime, disappeared after the robbery.
Plot Overview:
- Chief Brown is troubled by an unsolved case involving a jewellery store robbery 5 years ago.
- Nolan and Davenport were suspected but there was no proof. Davenport vanished; Nolan started a palm-tree nursery.
- Nolan dies suddenly of a stroke. He leaves his nursery to Davenport and writes a coded message: “Nom Utes Sweden Hurts.”
- Encyclopedia deciphers the message:
- Each word stands for a day of the week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday).
- The “fifth word” is Friday.
- The stolen jewellery is found under a fir tree in a large jug of soil at Nolan’s nursery.
- Mystery solved: Nolan hid the loot and left Davenport instructions through the code.
Key Themes
- Mystery and deduction – Shows how logical thinking helps solve complex problems.
- Family teamwork – Encyclopedia quietly helps his father without seeking attention.
- Code-breaking – Clever use of a simple calendar-based code adds excitement.
Important Characters
| Character | Role / Traits |
|---|---|
| Encyclopedia Brown | Knowledgeable, clever, humble, observant, enjoys solving mysteries. |
| Chief Brown | Smart, quick-thinking, trusts his son’s intelligence. |
| Mrs. Brown | Supportive, curious, involved in the case discussions. |
| Tim Nolan | Suspected robber, dies of stroke, leaves coded clue. |
| Daniel Davenport | Nolan’s friend and partner, recipient of the clue. |
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Hold-up | Robbery using violence or threat |
| Nursery | A place to grow and sell young plants |
| Testify | Give a statement in court |
| Loot | Stolen goods |
| Hunch | A strong feeling about something |
| Code | A hidden or secret message |
| Stroke | Sudden illness causing paralysis or death |
Key Events in Order
- Chief Brown struggles with the unsolved jewellery robbery.
- Nolan and Davenport suspected but no proof; jewellery never found.
- Nolan dies, leaves will and a coded clue.
- Code: “Nom Utes Sweden Hurts” = days of the week (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu → Fri).
- Jewellery discovered under a fir tree.
- Mystery solved with Encyclopedia’s intelligence.
Moral & Learning Points
Critical thinking and observation can solve problems.
Modesty: Encyclopedia doesn’t boast about his abilities.
Teamwork in families helps overcome challenges.
Character Traits of Encyclopedia
| Evidence from Text | Trait |
|---|---|
| “He read more books than anyone in Idaville and never forgot a fact.” | Knowledgeable |
| “He didn’t want to seem different from other boys.” | Humble |
| “He sat quietly, listening to his parents.” | Keen listener |
| “Usually, he needed to ask only one question to solve a case.” | Cleverness |
Grammar & Language Highlights
Phrasal Verbs: put on, cooled down, turned up, make of, figure out, got away with.
Homophones: week/weak, dying/dyeing, peace/piece, break/brake.
Direct and Indirect Speech: Rules to convert questions.
Spoonerisms: Funny word-play by swapping sounds.
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