Barb the Brave: questions to ask and activities to try
Barb the Berzerker must rescue her fellow warriors from the evil Witch Head. Barb the Brave is a side-splitting graphic novel adventure.
What age is it for? Barb the Brave is best for ages 6–9. Good for: A small warrior who saves everyone.
Barb the Brave (Dan Abdo and Jason Patterson)
- Age
- 6-9
- Best for
- A small warrior who saves everyone
Read it together and enjoy the action panels.
What it helps with
- Bravery
- Girls as heroes
- Graphic novels
- Humour
Comprehension and discussion questions
Pick two or three, not all of them. “I don’t know” is a fine answer, and you can always come back to it another day.
- “What is a Berzerker?”
- “Who is Witch Head?”
- “What happened to the warriors?”
- “How did Barb save them?”
- “What’s brave about Barb?”
- “What would your warrior name be?”
5-minute activities to try together
Warrior shield
Design a shield with your warrior symbol.
Comic battle
Draw a short comic of a silly battle.
Free printables: Barb the Brave worksheet and activity pack
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- Best for
- A silly superhero comic that gets kids reading
- Age
- 6-9
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- Best for
- A prim princess who is secretly a superhero
- Age
- 5-8
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- Best for
- A woodland rivalry in a very funny comic
- Age
- 7-10
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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