Synopses & Reviews
Has Tom Jenkins, a.k.a. the Great Brain, given up his con-artist ways for a bicycle? Not for long. Soon the Great Brain is back to his old tricks, swindling and trading, even convincing the whole town there's a prehistoric monster on the loose. But when someone robs the bank, even the police are stumped. Can the Great Brain solve the crime and put the crooks behind bars?
Review
[The Great Brain] emerges as possibly the youngest, and certainly one of the most engaging, con men in print! (School Library Journal, starred review)
Synopsis
This second book in the series is a great combination ofThe Adventures of Tom Sawyerand The Terrible Two series, and is perfect for fans of Roald Dahl.
Has Tom, a.k.a. the Great Brain, given up his con-artist ways for a bicycle? Not for long. Soon the Great Brain is back to his old tricks, swindling and trading, and even convincing the whole town there's a prehistoric monster on the loose. But when someone robs the bank, even the police are stumped. Can the Great Brain solve the crime and put the crooks behind bars?"