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A nostalgic, wryly funny romp through small-town childhood, fueled by sibling rivalry and endlessly clever schemes. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with The Great Brain.
- mischievous
- sun-warmed
- cozy
- spirited
- 01
By The Great Horn Spoon
Sid Fleischman
A clever, dust-kicking Gold Rush romp where wit and good manners outshine brute force.
- 02
The big secret
Tim Kane
A playful, warm-hearted mystery that captures the squirmy anticipation of a childhood birthday surprise.
- 03
--If you lived at the time of the great San Francisco earthquake
Ellen Levine
An immersive, educational journey that drops young readers directly into the timeline of a monumental natural disaster.
- 04
The Great and Terrible Quest
Lovett · 1967
A quiet, wintry journey of chivalry and found family that feels like discovering a forgotten medieval legend.
- 05
The smart aleck's guide to American history
Adam Selzer
A cheeky, laugh-out-loud crash course in the messy truths of American history designed to arm you against boring lectures.
- 06
George Washington's Breakfast
Jean Fritz · 1969
A cheerful, inquisitive romp through history driven by a delightfully stubborn childhood obsession.
- 07
First Day Jitters
Julie Danneberg · 2000
A clever, comforting embrace of a story that validates the universal dread of starting over before delivering a delightful, tension-breaking twist.
- 08
The Great Fire
Jim Murphy
A gripping, minute-by-minute descent into a historical inferno that feels as immediate and terrifying as a modern-day thriller.
- 09
Imogene's Antlers
David Small · 1987
A delightfully deadpan exploration of waking up different and deciding to just roll with it.
- 10
The kid who became President
Dan Gutman
A playful, high-energy romp that explores the chaotic fantasy of a thirteen-year-old taking over the Oval Office.
- 11
World's Strongest Librarian
Josh Hanagarne
An earnest and uplifting memoir about forging physical and mental resilience among the library stacks.
- 12
Centennial 1
James A. Michener · 1982
A sweeping, panoramic journey through the violent conflicts and rugged glory that shaped the American West.
