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The Brain #1

Sep 1956 · Magazine Enterprises · 0.10 USD

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This anthology issue contains two stories. "Kelly the Great Up in the Air" follows a young girl whose television antenna breaks during a TV show, leaving her mother unable to hear a recipe. Kelly attempts to fix the problem by using dough to create a makeshift antenna, but her efforts go awry, ultimately resulting in her getting tangled in ropes while trying to retrieve it. The second story depicts a boy who attends a scout camping trip where the scoutmaster demonstrates tent-pitching techniques, but the boy's attempt at learning new circus stunts through hypnosis causes him to behave erratically, leading to conflict with his father over his defiance of chores and parental authority.

Contains 5 stories

Ship Ahoy!

6 pp · Humor, Children

The BrainDinky DinklehoffMrs. LasagnaMr. Dinklehoff

The Brain helps young Dinky Dinklehoff find creative (if chaotic) solutions when a toy boat accident traps him in a bottle during his birthday celebration. As one mishap tumbles into the next—from Mrs. Lasagna's high notes to a flooded house to a homemade boat kit that won't fit through the cellar door—The Brain keeps dreaming up schemes to save the day, though not always with the results he expects. Things finally work out, but probably not quite the way anyone planned.

The Magician

1 pp · Humor, Children

Up in the Air

6 pp · Humor, Children

When Kelly's neighbor needs help fixing a crooked TV antenna so her mom can finish making cherry cheese strudel, what should be a simple ladder job turns into a slapstick disaster involving ropes, rooftops, and plenty of close calls. As Kelly and his friend scramble to keep everyone safe and the ladder from swinging wildly, they discover that the best solutions sometimes come from chaos—and that a little teamwork (and some unintended comedy) can save the day.

The Overnight Hike

6 pp · Humor, Children

Benjamin Bang, a well-meaning but accident-prone Boy Scout, volunteers to help his troop's scoutmaster prepare for an overnight camping trip—but his elaborate "solutions" to every camping task create one hilarious mishap after another. From overstuffing the scout truck to engineering a contraption that launches the scoutmaster into a lake, Benjamin's enthusiasm consistently outpaces his common sense as the camping expedition spirals into controlled chaos. Watch as this goofy scout stumbles through tent-pitching, rescue operations, and dinner preparations in a story that proves good intentions don't always lead to good outcomes.

A Dog's Life

6 pp · Humor, Children

A mischievous kid learns a hypnotism course is the answer to all his problems—at least until he decides to test it on his father with hilariously disastrous results. When his hypnotic suggestion backfires in the most unexpected way, our young schemer finds himself dealing with consequences far stranger than any scolding he's ever received. It's a wild ride of wish-fulfillment gone wrong that proves sometimes the best-laid plans deserve exactly what they get.