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I’ve teamed up with BRAVE Books to write a story that teaches kids to be brave. It follows Jax Desparks as his great invention explodes in a big BOOM! He faces his fear head-on and learns that true bravery means being scared but trying anyway.

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Boom! Pow! I'm Braver Now!

by Scott DeShields

Boom! Pow! I'm Braver Now!

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  • A new book delivered every month teaching a different faith-based value
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Kentucky Ballistics Cancer Donation
Kentucky Ballistics Cancer Donation

This is a donation of one book and one plush that will be sent to a child at the Parker Project.

$39.99

Product Description

Books and plushes will begin shipping April 9th, 2026. If you choose to subscribe, your subscription will ship within our normal shipping times, and Boom! Pow! I'm Braver Now! will ship once the book is released.

In a family of brilliant inventors, Jax DeSparks is determined to prove he belongs. He’s spent all summer perfecting his rocket-powered invention, until one spectacular BOOM! POW! sends it (and his confidence) up in smoke.

Shaken and scared to try again, Jax begins to doubt whether he has what it takes to join his family on the Wall of Wonder. But with the help of his loyal stuffed dino, Rex, and his encouraging parents, Jax discovers that failure isn’t the end, it's just part of the process.

As the Invention Fair approaches, Jax must face his fear head-on and learn that true bravery means being scared… but trying anyway. And when he does, he finds himself shouting, BOOM! POW! I’m braver now!

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When you subscribe to the Brave Book Club, you’ll get a free copy of my Book, get a new BRAVE Book every month, AND Brave Books will DOUBLE your donation to the Parker Project.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Plus icon How does the BRAVE Book Club work?

When you join the BRAVE Book Club you will receive a new book that teaches a different faith-based value every month. Each book includes interactive stories, games, and discussion questions that bring the whole family together!

BRAVE Books has partnered with people like Kirk Cameron, Bethany Hamilton, and many more to create engaging stories that align with your values.

What you'll get with your first order with Kentucky Ballistics' offer:

  • Signed edition of Boom! Pow! I'm Braver Now! (shipping April 9th)
  • T. Rex plush (shipping April 9th)
  • Book 1 of the Freedom Island Series (by Kirk Cameron)
  • Freedom Island map and stickers
  • Free access to our streaming platform, BRAVE+
  • Free shipping
  • 30 day money-back gaurantee
Plus icon If I subscribe to the Book Club, when will I get my first order?

If you choose to subscribe to the BRAVE Book Club, you're first order of the subscription will ship within 1 to 2 days. Boom! Pow! I'm Braver Now! and the T.Rex plush will begin shipping on April 9th, 2026.

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Unfortunately, at this time we do not ship internationally.

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