Pikachu's Vacation (Pokemon Movie Junior Novelization)
Golden Books


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1 Pika! Pika!
Formulaic series book, but a favourite of Pokemaniacs wherever they may be. I don't find the Pokemon phenomenon all that offensive. Like most fads and fashions that have preceded it (Ninja Turtles, Power Rangers et al) no doubt it too will pass. All the huff and puff and moralising doesn't change the fact that Disney has retained a grip on child (and older) culture for decades, and that can be as nauseating in its own way as any other mass cultural fad. This book cashes in on the movie, and will be read alone by the competent sub-teen reader, or by parents aloud. There isn't any killing in Pokemon - there are battles, and competition between 'trainers' and their captive Pokemon. The writing is hardly inspiring, but then kids' taste are as eclectic as any one else's - one minute the original Winnie the Pooh, or Alice, the next Pokemon.
2 Pikachu Rules
My mom bought "Pikachu's Vacation" for part of my birthday present and it is awesome. I read the book for part of my SOAR project in Mrs. Garrett's third grade class at Powell Elementary, The Woodlands, Texas.

Most of the story takes place at Pokemon Playground. Ash, Misty and Brock, all Pokemon trainers, take little Pikachu for some fun. Bulbasaur, Squirtle and Togepi plan to have a blast with their cute yellow friend. It isn't long before the Pokemon realize how important friendship is.

Soon a group of Pokemon bullies (Snubble, Raichu, Marril and Cubone)try to fight Pikachu and his friends. Bad things start to happen and Pikachu falls in the river while trying to rescue baby Togepi. Will Pikachu and Togepi be saved? Will they get the bullies to become their friends? You will have to read the book to find out.

If you are a Pokemon fan, read this book today. it's so good you'll have a blast reading it.



Thursday, 24-Jul-2008 13:05:41 CDT
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