The Great Brain

By John D. Fitzgerald | Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group

About the book

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.

Editions of The Great Brain

Hardcover
ISBN 9780803725904
Hardcover
ISBN 9780803730748
Hardcover
ISBN 9780803730762
Paperback
ISBN 9780142400586
EBook
ISBN 9780425289976

Read an Excerpt

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Great Brain about?

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.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Great Brain?

Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Humorous stories

Where can I read a sample of The Great Brain?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780803725904

Is The Great Brain part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?

Yes it is a part of series The Great Brain

Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Great Brain?

John D. Fitzgerald

Who is the Publisher of the book The Great Brain?

Penguin Young Readers Group

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

The Great Brain is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780803725904) and hardcover(ISBN 9780803730748) and hardcover(ISBN 9780803730762) and paperback(ISBN 9780142400586) and ebook(ISBN 9780425289976)

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