John D. Fitzgerald Bücher

Wer ›Tom Sawyer‹ mag, wird ›Mein genialer Bruder‹ lieben! In der amerikanischen Provinz vor hundert Jahren: Die drei Fitzgerald-Brüder erleben ein Kleinstadtabenteuer nach dem anderen. Wie findet man zwei verschwundene Jungen in einer unerforschten Höhle? Wie bringt man einen strengen Lehrer zur Vernunft – und Außenseiter ganz groß raus? Wenn J. D. s großer Bruder Tom seine Denkmaschine anwirft, findet er für jedes Problem eine Lösung. Und meistens auch einen Weg, damit Geld zu verdienen. Ziemlich genial, findet J. D.

Originally published in 1969, the second of eight best-selling Great Brain titles continues the story of J. D., a nine-year-old boy living in Utah in 1897, and his older brother Tom, aka The Great Brain, a silver-tongued con artist with a genius for making a profit. New episodes follow Tom as he teaches Britches Dotty how to be a girl, scoops his Papa's own newspaper, and convinces the whole town that there's a prehistoric monster on the loose.

Since the founding of the Communist Party in China just over a century ago, there is much the country has achieved. But who does the heavy lifting? And who walks away with the spoils? Cadre Country places the spotlight on the nation's 40 million cadres - the officials employed by the Communist Party to protect its great enterprise.

In turn-of-the-century Mormon Utah, The Great Brain struggles to stay reformed now that his friends have threatened to ostracize him if he pulls even one more swindle.

Blending adventurous spirit with humor, this installment captures the essence of classic tales like The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and the mischievous charm of The Terrible Two series. It's designed to engage readers who appreciate Roald Dahl's whimsical storytelling, offering a delightful journey filled with fun and mischief.