The Great Brain
A young con artist uses his wits to save the day and profit.
Book Series · 8 Books
In order from The Great Brain to The Great Brain Is Back.
The Great Brain series is a set of 8 chapter books by John D. Fitzgerald, published between 1967 and 1995. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 160 pages.
A young con artist uses his wits to save the day and profit.
8 books · Published 1967–1995
A young con artist uses his wits to save the day and profit.
A young con artist must solve a bank robbery mystery in his town.
J.D. must outsmart kidnappers to save his brother, discovering his own cleverness.
A clever boy's schemes clash with strict school rules, leading to unexpected chaos.
Can J.D. outsmart his cunning brother and end his swindling ways?
A reformed schemer faces temptation as he navigates swindles and mysteries under watchful eyes.
A clever boy's schemes unfold in old Utah.
A clever trickster's schemes lead to chaos and adventure.
There are 8 books in the Great Brain series. It began with The Great Brain in 1967, and the newest book, The Great Brain Is Back, was published in 1995.
Start with The Great Brain and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #8.
The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
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