The Great Brain Reforms

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THE GREAT BRAIN REFORMS John D. Fitzgerald
The infamous Great Brain is home for summer vacation and ready to swindle anyone in Adenville, Utah, foolish enough to make a deal with him.The same money-hungry mind that built Tom's reputation as the Great Brain is undimmed by his year at the Academy In one short summer Tom tricks his friends out of almost everything of value that they own, outwits three clever confidence men, and finally sets up business as a river raftsman. But when, to make 30 cents, Tom endangers the lives of two friends, his brother, J.D., decides it's time for The Great Brain to reform. And that's how the trial of the kids of Adenville vs. The Great Brain took place in the Fitzgeralds' barn one summer day
'That turn-of-the-century con man extraordinaire, Thomas Dennis Fitzgerald, alias The Great Brain, returns to Adenville, Utah, for summer vacation. He tops his own record for double-dealing in a fast-paced episodic narrative which ends unexpectedly, but... Tovább

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THE GREAT BRAIN REFORMS John D. Fitzgerald
The infamous Great Brain is home for summer vacation and ready to swindle anyone in Adenville, Utah, foolish enough to make a deal with him.The same money-hungry mind that built Tom's reputation as the Great Brain is undimmed by his year at the Academy In one short summer Tom tricks his friends out of almost everything of value that they own, outwits three clever confidence men, and finally sets up business as a river raftsman. But when, to make 30 cents, Tom endangers the lives of two friends, his brother, J.D., decides it's time for The Great Brain to reform. And that's how the trial of the kids of Adenville vs. The Great Brain took place in the Fitzgeralds' barn one summer day
'That turn-of-the-century con man extraordinaire, Thomas Dennis Fitzgerald, alias The Great Brain, returns to Adenville, Utah, for summer vacation. He tops his own record for double-dealing in a fast-paced episodic narrative which ends unexpectedly, but logically."
—The Horn Book
'The writing is light and lively, the humor of the story echoed in the illustrations. Recommended."
—Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"Captures a lot of the fun and flavor of small-town living at the turn of the century"
—ALA Booklist
"As in earlier volumes, the Great Brain's outrageous schemes are softened by truly poignant episodes noteworthy on its own merits and as part of a marvelously sustained series."
—(starred review) Library Journal
John D. Fitzgerald really did have a brother with a great brain. His wife enjoyed his childhood reminiscences so much that Mr Fitzgerald decided to write a book about the rascal.The result is The Great Brain, l^ore Adventures of The Great Brain, Me and l^y Little Brain, The Great Brain at the Academy, and The Great Brain Reforms, all available, in Yearling editions.
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