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Rabbi Harvey Vs. the Wisdom Kid

by Steve Sheinkin

Book Details

Publisher:Jewish Lights Publishing
Published:2010
Pages:146
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

About This Book

Rabbi Harvey's First Book-Length Adventure and Toughest Challenge In his colorful career on the Rocky Mountain frontier, Rabbi Harvey has matched wits with a variety of villains--most notably the sweet-faced "Bad Bubbe" Bloom, and the self-proclaimed genius "Big Milt" Wasserman. In this exciting new volume, these two formidable foes team up to try to rid the West of Rabbi Harvey once and for all. The key to their evil scheme: Bad Bubbe's darling son, Rabbi "Wisdom Kid" Rubin, newly arrived from

Our Review

This graphic novel adventure pits the sharp-witted Rabbi Harvey against his most personal challenge yet when his longtime foes team up against him. The frontier setting comes alive through vivid artwork as our hero faces Rabbi "Wisdom Kid" Rubin, the dangerously charming son of his nemesis Bad Bubbe Bloom. The story blends Western atmosphere with clever Talmudic-style reasoning puzzles that will engage readers who enjoy seeing intellect triumph over brute force.

What makes this stand out is how it transforms ancient wisdom traditions into accessible, entertaining conflicts where verbal sparring carries as much weight as physical showdowns. The dynamic between Harvey and the manipulative Wisdom Kid creates genuine tension, while the graphic novel format brings the 19th-century mining town setting to vivid life. Readers who appreciate smart humor and moral complexity wrapped in adventure will find this a thoroughly satisfying read that proves brains consistently outmatch brawn.

Themes

Comics & Graphic Novels

Subjects

Comics & Graphic Novels