{"id":5378,"date":"2019-01-24T15:22:20","date_gmt":"2019-01-24T20:22:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.melrosetroop68.org\/blog\/?p=5378"},"modified":"2019-01-24T15:23:36","modified_gmt":"2019-01-24T20:23:36","slug":"junior-braves-of-the-apocalypse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.melrosetroop68.org\/blog\/?p=5378","title":{"rendered":"Junior Braves of The Apocalypse"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"530\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.melrosetroop68.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/71WxIAXfoAL-530x800.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.melrosetroop68.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/71WxIAXfoAL-530x800.jpg 530w, https:\/\/www.melrosetroop68.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/71WxIAXfoAL-166x250.jpg 166w, https:\/\/www.melrosetroop68.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/71WxIAXfoAL.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 530px) 100vw, 530px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A couple years ago I was looking around on eBay and came across an auction for the graphic novel <strong>Junior Braves of the Apocalypse, Book 1: A Brave Is Brave<\/strong>. I bought the book and discovered it was signed by the illustrator Zach Lehner. Unfortunately, it was made out to Dan, not Steve, but whatever. I had a signed book!<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The graphic novel tells the story of a Boy Scout-like group called the Junior Braves who went out on a weekend camping trip. When they arrived back home they discovered a virus had wiped out most of the population and zombie-like mutants were wondering the streets. The goal was not only to survive this strange new world but to find their parents.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I enjoyed the book. The artwork was great and story was fun. The Braves had to use their &#8220;Scouting&#8221; knowledge to survive, along with a bit of luck. Not everything in the story went well for the Braves which added a nice touch to the plot. How would your troop do if they suddenly found themselves in this situation? <\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I received the second book of the series today, <strong>Junior Braves of the Apocalypse, Book 2: Out Of The Woods<\/strong>. I dove into it after work and read the whole book this evening. The writers did a good job continuing the story and introducing new characters. Once again the artwork was great. I do not want to give the plot away but I will say they Braves discover a second Junior Braves &#8220;troop&#8221; and not all goes well. <\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I think most teenagers would enjoy the book, especially if they are a Boy Scout. After all, these books about about &#8220;Scouts&#8221; during a zombie apocalypse.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Have you seen these books in your local book store? Have you read them? Did you enjoy them? I look forward to reading your comments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A couple years ago I was looking around on eBay and came across an auction for the graphic novel Junior Braves of the Apocalypse, Book 1: A Brave Is Brave. I bought the book and discovered it was signed by the illustrator Zach Lehner. Unfortunately, it was made out to Dan, not Steve, but whatever. 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