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Me and my little brain

by John Dennis Fitzgerald

Great Brain

Reading Level 5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

J.D. tries to fill the shoes of his clever older brother by pulling off small cons in their town, but his schemes don’t quite hit the mark. When his adopted little brother Frankie is taken by outlaws, J.D. must use all his wit and courage to save him. It’s a daring adventure proving that even a ‘little brain’ can outsmart the toughest challenges when fueled by love.

Representation & Themes

FamilyAdventureComing of AgeBrotherhood

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Physical Danger Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
0440455332
Pages
137
Published
1978
Type
Fiction
Word Count
36,911

Genres

Juvenile Fiction