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The Great Brain

By John D. Fitzgerald
Illustrated by Mercer Mayer

By John D. Fitzgerald
Illustrated by Mercer Mayer

By John D. Fitzgerald

By John D. Fitzgerald

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Feb 09, 2004 | ISBN 9780142400586 | Middle Grade (8-12)

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Jan 10, 2017 | ISBN 9780425289976 | Middle Grade (8-12)

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    About The Great Brain

    This first book in the series is a great combination of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and The Terrible Two series, and is perfect for fans of Roald Dahl.

    The best con man in the Midwest is only ten years old.  Tom, a.k.a., the Great Brain, is a silver-tongued genius with a knack for turning a profit.  When the Jenkins boys get lost in Skeleton Cave, the Great Brain saves the day.  Whether it’s saving the kids at school, or helping out Peg-leg Andy, or Basil, the new kid at school, the Great Brain always manages to come out on top-and line his pockets in the process.

    About The Great Brain

    This first book in the series is a great combination of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and The Terrible Two series, and is perfect for fans of Roald Dahl.

    The best con man in the Midwest is only ten years old.  Tom, a.k.a., the Great Brain, is a silver-tongued genius with a knack for turning a profit.  When the Jenkins boys get lost in Skeleton Cave, the Great Brain saves the day.  Whether it’s saving the kids at school, or helping out Peg-leg Andy, or Basil, the new kid at school, the Great Brain always manages to come out on top-and line his pockets in the process.

    About John D. Fitzgerald

    John D. Fitzgerald was born in Utah and lived there until he left at eighteen to begin a series of interesting careers ranging from jazz drummer to foreign correspondent. His stories of The Great Brain were based on his own… More about John D. Fitzgerald

    About Mercer Mayer

    Mercer Mayer began writing and illustrating children’s books in 1966, and since then, he has published over 300 titles. Readers can open any of his award-winning books and out may pop dragons, cuddly monsters, wonderful creatures, and endearing critters. Drawing… More about Mercer Mayer

    About John D. Fitzgerald

    John D. Fitzgerald was born in Utah and lived there until he left at eighteen to begin a series of interesting careers ranging from jazz drummer to foreign correspondent. His stories of The Great Brain were based on his own… More about John D. Fitzgerald

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Action & Adventure | Children’s Middle Grade Historical Fiction

    Paperback | $8.99
    Published by Puffin Books
    Feb 09, 2004 | 208 Pages | 5-1/16 x 7-3/4 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780142400586

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Action & Adventure | Children’s Middle Grade Historical Fiction

    Ebook | $8.99
    Published by Puffin Books
    Jan 10, 2017 | 192 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780425289976

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    * “A funny, fast-moving, endearing book that [readers] will lap up!”–Kirkus Reviews, starred review

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