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Description
The best con man in the Midwest is only ten years old. Tom, a.k.a., the Great Brain, is a silver-tongued genius with a knack for turning a profit. When the Jenkins boys get lost in Skeleton Cave, the Great Brain saves the day. Whether it?s saving the kids at school, or helping out Peg-leg... read more
Cast of Characters/Important People
- J.D, aka John Dennis Fitzgerald: He's the youngest brother, often the victim, and a reluctant admirer of big brother Tom. He's also the narrator of the tales.
- T.D. aka Tom Dennis Fitzgerald: Known as the Great Brain, Tom is the local con man, even if he is only 10 years old. He outwits almost everyone in town with often hilarious results. Occasionally, however, his escapades backfire.
- S.D. aka Sweyn Dennis Fitzgerald.: The oldest brother and usually a bully or victim of his younger brother. He's got their back when it counts, though.
- Mama: She is Nordic and smart and tries to stay on top of Tom's schemes.
- Papa: He is always up for a new invention. Some are hits and some are duds.
First Sentence
MOST EVERYONE IN UTAH remembers 1896 as the year the territory became a state.
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Authors & Contributors
- John D. Fitzgerald (Author)
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