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Godzilla Invades America (Godzilla Digest Novels , No 2)

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I enjoyed reading the book, but found parts of it, especially towards the end to be a bit boring. I also found the book to be a bit childish even for kids. The book described Godzilla trampling Tokyo well and additionally described Godzilla's feelings well. The ending was very disapointing. Instead of killing Godzilla or just trying to do something to him, the people decide it is unjust, and Godzilla swims away, leaving only one conclusion, he will strike again. I think children, especially children that are Big Daddy "G" fans should enjoy this, but I don't recommend it to many adults or hardcore adults Godzilla fans because they would find the book to be very childish, with points that are unrealistic and don't add up.

"Godzilla Invades America" is a neat represantation of the Godzilla universe. This is the first Random House Godzilla novel to feature other monsters. Scott Ciencin writes the Kamarucas (Gimantis) and Kumonga (Spegia) monsters very closely to their movie incarnations. An interesting occurence in the book has Kamaracuras carrying Kumonga as they fly away to escape their battles with Godzilla and the giant scorpion. This is strange because in "Son of Godzilla", Kumonga tries to paralyze and eat Kamaracuras. Another intriguing point in this book is Godzilla making friends with the giant scorpion. In "Godzilla King of the Monsters", the book, Godzilla dreams about himself playing with his Godzillasuarus friends. Obviously, he still wishes to play because after a small battle, the two quickly become pals. This book is worth reading because it has a lot of great moments in it when Godzilla fights his monster foes.

I bought this book in 4th grade and i still love to read it. Godzilla gets a scorpion freind. He also gains 2 enemies, a giant spider and 2 giant praying mantises. If you like godzilla then this is the book you want to read.

This may be a kinder, gentler Godzilla tale, one that retells segments of the first film (sans Raymond Burr) from the perspective of a group of children, but it is slow and uneven. The second book in the series - Godzilla Invades America - is somewhat of an improvement and closer in tone to the latter day kiddie matinee Godzilla films than this premiere is. There is the usual amount of city stomping, but no one is seriously hurt and a predominantly sympathetic tone for Godzilla will keep the bad dreams away. Recommended for the monster loving youngster.

This one was pretty much written for the younger crowd, from 9-15. Older readers wanting Godzilla books should check out the excellent novels "Godzilla Returns" and "Godzilla 2000" by Marc Cerasini.

In the Nevada desert an experiment goes terribly wrong! A scorpion is mutated into a behemoth Scorpion! Meanwhile, Godzilla is rising from the Pacific Ocean! Tomo is a boy from Japan. Everybody thinks he dresses funny. He has some sort of connection with animals. Something is pushing Godzilla on, voices inside him. When he sees Tomo he feels peace. Godzilla and the scorpion become friends and fight a behemoth spider and praying mantis. I really like the action and the humor. My favorite character is Hiro, a military scientist. The book ends when Hiro descovers a nest, but all he finds are truck-sized eggshells and cracked cocoons! By Alexander d'Auteuil

A bit chidish but very good and beeter than his first.

I loved that book. I was so into it. I love all the monsters and ants part was so neat.