John D. Fitzgerald

1 series 5 books in order

John D. Fitzgerald was born in Utah and lived there until he left at eighteen to begin a series of interesting careers ranging from jazz drummer to foreign correspondent. His stories of The Great Brain were based on his own childhood in Utah with a conniving older brother named Tom. These reminiscences led to eight memorable Great Brain books. John D. Fitzgerald also wrote several best-selling adult books, including Papa Married a Mormon. He died in Florida, his home of many years, at the age of eighty-one.

Known for: The Great Brain

Series by John D. Fitzgerald

The Great Brain

8 books in order · 1972–2004

The Great Brain

2004 · John Fitzgerald

This first book in the series is a great combination of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and The Terrible Two series, and is perfect for fans of Roald…
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More Adventures of the Great Brain

2000 · John Fitzgerald

This second book in the series is a great combination of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and The Terrible Two series, and is perfect for fans of Roald…
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Me and My Little Brain

1972 · John Fitzgerald

This third book in the series is a great combination of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and The Terrible Two series, and is perfect for fans of Roald…
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The Great Brain at the Academy

1984 · John D. Fitzgerald

This fourth book in the series is a great combination of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and The Terrible Two series, and is perfect for fans of Roald…
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The Great Brain Reforms

1973 · John D. Fitzgerald

This fifth book in the series is a great combination of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and The Terrible Two series, and is perfect for fans of Roald…
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The Return of the Great Brain

1974 · John D. Fitzgerald

This sixth book in the series is a great combination of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and The Terrible Two series, and is perfect for fans of Roald…
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The Great Brain Does It Again

1975 · John D. Fitzgerald

This seventh book in the series is a great combination of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and The Terrible Two series, and is perfect for fans of Roald…
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The Great Brain Is Back

1995 · John D. Fitzgerald

This classic trickster is back again, and he's up to no good in his eighth and final book of the series. Great mix of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer…
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Frequently asked questions

How many books has John D. Fitzgerald written?

We list 5 books by John D. Fitzgerald across 1 series, published between 1972–2004 — each shown in full reading order.

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