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The Great Brain Is Back follows thirteen‑year‑old Tom Fitzgerald as he navigates school, friendship, and his own mischievous schemes. Although Toms brain and money‑loving tendencies are the same as always, they encounter a new, charming girl named Polly Reagan. The story blends wit and humor to capture the misadventures of a boy who never quite lets go of his greatest hobby—using his brain to pull off light‑hearted schemes.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: John Dennis Fitzgerald
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