Photon: In Search of Mom (Adventure Novel 3) [Paperback]

David Peters (Author)

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From School Library Journal

Grade 5-7 In this spinoff from the cartoon series, M.O.M. (Multiple Operations Ma trix), the computer of Light, has been stolen by dark arch-rival D.A.D. (Diverse Activi ties Database), and it's up to Bhodi Li (Chris Jarvis when he is a normal Earthling) and the rest of the young Photon Guardians to rescue her. They do, of course, battling their way through legions of Bad Guys; in the process, Bhodi Li nearly destroys the universe, but hey, that's all in a day's work. Characters and situations are predictable and derivative, the plot repeatedly grinds to a halt for pointless digressions, and both the science and the politics are painfully sim plistic. Despite the cutesy names, you can't even read this as a satire; it's just too ear nest. John Peters, New York Public Li brary
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 10 and up
  
• Paperback
• Publisher: Berkley Pub Group (Mm); First Edition edition (July 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0425101061
• ISBN-13: 978-0425101063
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,145,713 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars a fun Sci-fi series for anime fans!, June 4, 2010

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This review is from: Photon: In Search of Mom (Adventure Novel 3) (Paperback)

Anime fans will love this whole series! (Based on a Japanese live-action adventure TV series brought to the US in the mid-1980's on Saturday mornings)

Bhodi Li, secret identity Christopher Jarvis of Earth, is a member of the multi-race Photon Alliance out to save the universe from the evil Arrians. He's used to being the cocky, hotshot phaser-wielding marksman with a devilish sense of humor, constantly teasing his beautiful Amazon-warrior-type comrade, Tivia (who secret loves him but acts like he's not worth her time). In this book, we learn the staggering truth behind who created the supercomputer, MOM, and go through an awesome emotional rollercoaster amidst a thrilling action-adventure!

(In response to the official review, where someone said this book is "too earnest to be read as satire", I, for one, thoroughly enjoy the corny humor that lightens up the depressing moments. Reminds me of the well-loved series, the "Myth" books by Robert Asprin.)