Description
Meet Tom, a ten-year-old con artist with a mind sharper than any adult's, known throughout the Midwest as the Great Brain. With his silver tongue and unparalleled knack for turning a profit, he navigates the complexities of childhood with audacious schemes and clever solutions. From rescuing lost boys in treacherous caves to orchestrating elaborate plans to help his classmates and new acquaintances, the Great Brain always finds a way to emerge victorious, often with a tidy sum to show for it. This classic tale explores themes of ingenuity, resourcefulness, and the often-humorous intersection of childhood innocence and sharp business acumen.
Available Editions
paperback
Puffin Books
Published Jan 1, 2004
175 pages
ISBN: 9780142400586
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First Published
1967
Language
eng
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