MORAV (Multi-Operational Robotic Armored Vehicle): The History of Robotic Warfare [Paperback]

M. Zachary Sherman (Author), Fon Davis (Creator), J Brown (Illustrator), Doug Chiang (Introduction), Budi Setiawan (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 7 and up | Grade Level: 1 and up

MORAV is a gritty military drama that takes place in the not-too-distant future on Kumala, a little island in the Pacific that is about to make history. The exciting events that unfold are the beginning of a giant-robot global arms race with no end in sight. Lt. Michael Okeda, a cocky fighter pilot with a sketchy past, is thrust into the terrifying new world of robotic warfare when he and his fellow Dragon Army soldiers uncover a corporate conspiracy to dominate the globe through the mercenary organization called the JND. As they struggle to make their way back to their home nation of Tangri, the Dragon Army troops are forced to use every ounce of guts, mettle, and wit they have to survive. Going up against a private army of trained mercenaries with the latest cutting-edge robotic warfare technology at their disposal, Okeda and his comrades in arms are about to experience the fight of their lives.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Insight Editions (September 1, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1608870111
• ISBN-13: 978-1608870110
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 6.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,391,502 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

An accomplished writer, M. Zachary Sherman has penned comic scripts for Marvel, Radical, Image, and Dark Horse and is currently working on AmericaÂ’s Army: The Graphic Novel based on the popular video game (which he also wrote), Earp: Saint for Sinners at Radical as well as the second book in is SOCOM: SEAL Team Seven trilogy. Besides comics, ShermanÂ’s work has expanded over many platforms, ranging from video games like Rogue Warrior and SAW, feature film work and commercials. He attributes his visual writing style to having worked as a Digital Effects Artist at such companies as Industrial Light and Magic on films like the new Star Wars trilogy, the Pirates of the Caribbean and The Chronicles of Narnia. For RadicalÂ’s Shrapnel, he called upon his military background as a United States Marine to put a level of realism into the mix of sci-fi /combat action.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A great start to a new series!, November 30, 2010

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I got this because of all of the hype for it at Robogames 2010. First of all the beginning of the story is unfortunately very military cliché. However a little bit after half way the story really starts to shine. Hopefully it sells enough for a second volume. I recommend this to any that likes giant robots or military drama. Plus you a big comic for the price.

4.0 out of 5 stars Beginning of an epic, January 16, 2012

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douglas watkins (san francisco, ca United States) - See all my reviews

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This sets the stage for an epic in a war-torn world. It is dark and gritty and fits the Mecha genre we know and love. This first volume tries to establish a lot of information about the setting and state of the world, as well as introduce some key players. I hope we can see it reach it's full potential and reach its climax, there is so much that cam be done from here.

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Totally inappropriate for teens, January 3, 2012

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Todd D. Farmer (United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is based solely on the misleading claim that this book is appropriate for younger audiences. If you read this review and cannot find the claim in the first part of the description, "Age Level: 7 and up Grade Level: 1 and up", this review has had the desired impact.

From a straightforward reading ability perspective, I suppose a seven year old COULD read the all the words in the book. Whether that's a good thing or not depends on what words you want your seven year old to read. If the ability to read every common four-letter profanity is an educational milestone you are aiming for, this is a great reader for your child. On the other hand, if you were completely misled by the description and bought it as a Christmas present for an eleven year old with a keen interest in robotics, as I was, hopefully this will spare you the unfortunate experience we had.

The book literally hits pretty much every common profanity. Opening the book randomly before it was wrapped revealed the "S word", and it was decided then it would be returned. We've only glanced at it further, but it's covered the full range between what passes for "mild profanity" to the bigger F bombs. It's hard to open the book without finding a page that includes profanity.

Whether it's a good read for age-appropriate audiences, I don't really know (or care). Shame on Amazon and others for suggesting this is appropriate for readers as young as age seven.