Braver and Boulder
by John Patrick Green · InvestiGators
A pun-powered spy caper with a surprising emotional punch
Kid
74
/ 100
Parent
55
/ 100
Teacher
45
/ 100
Best fit: ages 7-10
Still works: ages 6-11
Our Take
A pure kid-pleaser — maximum entertainment value with surprising emotional depth, but limited educational utility
✓ Perfect for
- • Kids ages 7-10 who love graphic novels
- • spy adventures
- • and relentless pun humor. Especially great for reluctant readers who need a fast
- • funny
- • fully illustrated book to build reading confidence and momentum.
Book facts
- Format
- graphic novel
- ISBN
- 9781250220066
- Series
- InvestiGators
- Illustration
- fully_illustrated
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