The Great Brain Is Back

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

About the book

This classic trickster is back again, and he's 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 hasn't changed a bit. The Great Brain is back one more time, and he's at the top of his form with his money-making schemes and getting into big trouble. As always, life is more exciting when this brain's around!

Editions of The Great Brain Is Back

Hardcover
ISBN 9780803713468
Paperback
ISBN 9780425288740
AltFormat
ISBN 9780803713475
EBook
ISBN 9780425290040

Read an Excerpt

This classic trickster is back again, and he's 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 hasn't changed a bit. The Great Brain is back one more time, and he's at the top of his form with his money-making schemes and getting into big trouble. As always, life is more exciting when this brain's around!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Great Brain Is Back about?

This classic trickster is back again, and he's 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 hasn't changed a bit. The Great Brain is back one more time, and he's at the top of his form with his money-making schemes and getting into big trouble. As always, life is more exciting when this brain's around!

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

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 Is Back?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780803713468

Is The Great Brain Is Back 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 Is Back?

John D. Fitzgerald

Who is the Publisher of the book The Great Brain Is Back?

Penguin Young Readers Group

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

The Great Brain Is Back is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780803713468) and paperback(ISBN 9780425288740) and altformat(ISBN 9780803713475) and ebook(ISBN 9780425290040)

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