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More Adventures of the Great Brain

John Dennis Fitzgerald · 1985

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for More Adventures of the Great Brain by John Dennis Fitzgerald. This book is content notes include Frightening scenes, Religious themes, Violence; positive qualities include Creativity & curiosity, Positive messages.

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Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes2/5
  • Religious themes2/5
  • Violence2/5

Strongest positives

  • Creativity & curiosity4/5
  • Positive messages3/5
  • Courage & resilience2/5

What’s in it?

Death of a character1/5
Why this rating?

Death or references to loss may occur in the historical background, but it is not a central or intensely portrayed theme.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Mild insults, teasing, or old-fashioned name-calling may appear; strong profanity is not expected.

Religious themes2/5
Why this rating?

Religious family and community life may appear as part of the period setting, but faith is not the central subject.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

Some episodes involve danger, suspense, or fear, but the tone is generally humorous and reassuring.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Historical adult references to drinking or similar substances may appear, without being a major focus or a model for children.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Mild fights, threats, punishment, and physical mishaps occur in comic adventure contexts; violence is not graphic or central.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience2/5
Why this rating?

Characters face practical dangers and difficult situations with resourcefulness; bravery is presented in a light adventure framework.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

Inventive schemes, improvisation, puzzles, and problem-solving are central to the Great Brain's adventures.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

The setting reflects a particular historical Utah community; broader representation and perspectives are limited by the period and focus.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

The book offers incidental insight into family and community life in nineteenth-century Utah, rather than formal instruction.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Family care, cooperation, and helping others appear, although Tom's schemes can initially be selfish or disruptive.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Stories support ingenuity, family loyalty, accountability, and learning from the consequences of selfish or deceptive behavior.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

Tom is inventive and resourceful but boastful and mischievous; adults and family relationships provide corrective guidance.

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  1. What was the most imaginative idea in the story, and what would you add to it?
  2. Which moment felt most tense or frightening? What helped the characters handle fear?
  3. Which choice in More Adventures of the Great Brain would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in More Adventures of the Great Brain, and what caused that change?
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