Men in Black II: The Official Novelization [Mass Market Paperback]

Robert Gordon (Author), Esther M. Friesner (Author), Barry Fanaro (Author), Lowell Cunningham (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 28, 2002

THE MEN IN BLACK ARE BACK—
TO SAVE THE PLANET FROM CERTAIN DOOM.

When an unauthorized spacecraft lands smack-dab in the middle of New York’s Central Park, and is found abandoned with enough antimatter weapons to turn the island of Manhattan into a new Atlantis, it’s a job for Men in Black—the top-secret organization that monitors the activities of all extraterrestrials living on Earth. There’s a new ET in town, as beautiful as she is deadly.

Immediately, Agent J is assigned to the case, but in order to succeed in his mission, he must locate his old partner, Agent K, whose memory was wiped clean when he “retired.” For it’s K, now a postal worker in Massachusetts, who holds the key: In his mind rests a powerful secret—one that could save the earth, or destroy everything, if it falls into the wrong tentacles. . . .

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Adult/High School-When agent Jay discovers that the evil plot by the Kylothian alien Serleena centers on a power source called the Light of Zartha, he knows he must find his retired partner, Kay. In order to fill in the history of Serleena's past visit to Earth, the importance of the Light of Zartha, and where it is hidden, Kay's neutralized memory will need specialized help. It soon becomes clear that the Men in Black team is pitted against a formidable foe. Serleena, disguised as a beautiful woman, takes over the MIB Headquarters, holds Zed hostage, and stages a final battle with the agents that will decide the fate of the world. Fast-paced action scenes and lots of entertaining one-liners carry the plot from beginning to end. Fun for readers of science fiction and moviegoing fans, this title may also attract reluctant readers.
Pam Johnson, Fairfax County Public Library, VA
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

From the Inside Flap

THE MEN IN BLACK ARE BACK?
TO SAVE THE PLANET FROM CERTAIN DOOM.

When an unauthorized spacecraft lands smack-dab in the middle of New York?s Central Park, and is found abandoned with enough antimatter weapons to turn the island of Manhattan into a new Atlantis, it?s a job for Men in Black?the top-secret organization that monitors the activities of all extraterrestrials living on Earth. There?s a new ET in town, as beautiful as she is deadly.

Immediately, Agent J is assigned to the case, but in order to succeed in his mission, he must locate his old partner, Agent K, whose memory was wiped clean when he ?retired.? For it?s K, now a postal worker in Massachusetts, who holds the key: In his mind rests a powerful secret?one that could save the earth, or destroy everything, if it falls into the wrong tentacles. . . .

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 249 pages
• Publisher: Del Rey; First Edition edition (May 28, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0345450663
• ISBN-13: 978-0345450661
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,046,859 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars Super Reader, August 6, 2007

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Blue Tyson "- Research Finished" (Legion clubhouse) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Men in Black II: The Official Novelization (Mass Market Paperback)

This is a competent job, but the fault here lies with the plot that is adapated. So, much like the movie the best part is clearly the worm bit. Having two of your three best characters out of it, and one not even appearing is not such a great idea.

The Worm guys and the hyperspace car are cool though.

3.0 out of 5 stars this book's ok, but the ending isn't the same as the movie, August 2, 2002

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Emily (Scottsburg, IN USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Men in Black II: The Official Novelization (Mass Market Paperback)

This book is fairly close to the movie with the exception of the ending. in the movie, Laura herself is the Light of Zartha, not the bracelet. The daughter of Princess Lauranna, she is sent off to the planet of Zartha to fulfill her destiny and rule her people.
In this book, which, don't get me wrong, is good and hilariously funny, the bracelet is sent off to the planet of Zartha, and Laura is deneuralized and sent to her NYC home.
that's about the only discrepency that i can see. Actually, the additional info in the other parts of the books helps fill you in on other areas, (such as, when Kay and Jay depressurized MIB HQs and fly in, it explains that the security guard was fastened into his seat with a chain so he didn't budge)
Overall, I liked it, and i'd buy it again, even though it doesn't have quite the same ending.

3.0 out of 5 stars this book's ok, but the ending isn't the same as the movie, August 2, 2002

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Emily (Scottsburg, IN USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Men in Black II: The Official Novelization (Mass Market Paperback)

This book is fairly close to the movie with the exception of the ending. in the movie, Laura herself is the Light of Zartha, not the bracelet. The daughter of Princess Lauranna, she is sent off to the planet of Zartha to fulfill her destiny and rule her people.
In this book, which, don't get me wrong, is good and hilariously funny, the bracelet is sent off to the planet of Zartha, and Laura is deneuralized and sent to her NYC home.
that's about the only discrepency that i can see. Actually, the additional info in the other parts of the books helps fill you in on other areas, (such as, when Kay and Jay depressurized MIB HQs and fly in, it explains that the security guard was fastened into his seat with a chain so he didn't budge)
Overall, I liked it, and i'd buy it again, even though it doesn't have quite the same ending.