The Great Brain Is Back by John D. Fitzgerald (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Great Brain Is Back by John D. Fitzgerald This classic trickster is back again, and hes up to no good in his eighth and final book of the series. Great mix of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and The Terrible Two series, and is perfect for fans of Roald Dahl.Tom D. Fitzgerald--better known as The Great Brain--has turned thirteen, and pretty Polly Reagan has put a spell on him. But when it comes to swindling his younger brother J. D., and all the other kids in Adenville, Tom hasnt changed a bit. The Great Brain is back one more time, and hes at the top of his form with his money-making schemes and getting into big trouble. As always, life is more exciting when this brains around! FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography 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 childhood in Utah with a conniving older brother named Tom. These reminiscences led to eight memorable Great Brain books. John D. Fitzgerald also wrote several best-selling adult books, including Papa Married a Mormon. He died in Florida, his home of many years, at the age of eighty-one. Review Praise for The Great Brain series:* "A funny, fast-moving, endearing book that [readers] will lap up!"—Kirkus Reviews, starred review for The Great Brain * [The Great Brain] emerges as possibly the youngest, and certainly one of the most engaging, con men in print!"--School Library Journal on More Adventures of the Great Brain "Amusing and touching, poking gentle fun at human foibles, this lively story of another day should please readers on any age level."--Chicago Tribune on More Adventures of the Great Brain * "J. D. is ready to apply all the tricks he has learned . . . As amusing as the exploits of his brainy older brother!"--School Library Journal on Me and My Little Brain "As entertaining as ever...readers will fall happily under The Great Brains spell."--School Library Journal on The Great Brain Does it Again "That turn-of-the-century con man extraordinaire, The Great Brain, returns . . . for summer vacation. He tops his own record for double-dealing."--Horn Book on The Great Brain Reforms "A great way to introduce a new generation of youngsters to an entertaining series"—School Library Journal on The Great Brain is Back A satisfying addition to a series that continues to attract young readers."—Booklist on The Great Brain is Back Review Quote Praise for The Great Brain series: * "A funny, fast-moving, endearing book that [readers] will lap up!"--Kirkus Reviews, starred review for The Great Brain * [The Great Brain] emerges as possibly the youngest, and certainly one of the most engaging, con men in print!"-- School Library Journal on More Adventures of the Great Brain "Amusing and touching, poking gentle fun at human foibles, this lively story of another day should please readers on any age level."-- Chicago Tribune on More Adventures of the Great Brain * Details ISBN0425288749 Author John D. Fitzgerald Short Title GRT BRAIN IS BACK Pages 144 Audience Age 8-12 Language English ISBN-10 0425288749 ISBN-13 9780425288740 Format Paperback DEWEY FIC Series Number 08 Illustrations Yes Year 2017 Publication Date 2017-01-10 Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2017-01-10 NZ Release Date 2017-01-10 US Release Date 2017-01-10 UK Release Date 2017-01-10 Place of Publication New York Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc Series The Great Brain Imprint Puffin Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:101416406;

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