Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl Adventure!, Vol. 1 [Paperback]

Shigekatsu Ihara (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Series: Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure

The fourth generation of the franchise, Diamond and Pearl, debuted in Japan in 2006, and is the most successful PokÉmon release since the original series, selling more than 10 million video game units worldwide (and 3.4 million units in the U.S. since its 2007 debut).

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About the Author

Pokemon is more than a game or a TV show, it's a cultural phenomenon that has won the hearts of Japanese and American fans alike! Pokemon comics, games, animation, and toys are run-away hits worldwide. But Pokemon's appeal comes from exciting stories and dynamic personalities-the heart displayed by Ash and the loyalty of Pikachu and the other Pokemon. See for yourself what all the excitement is about.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: VIZ Media LLC; Original edition (April 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1421522861
• ISBN-13: 978-1421522869
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #101,247 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #22 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Popular Characters > Pokémon

More About the Author

Shigekatsu Ihara's other manga titles include Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, Pokémon Emerald Challenge!! Battle Frontier, and Dual Jack!!

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pokemon Adventure is at it again!, October 20, 2008

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Reader (Birmingham, AL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl Adventure!, Vol. 1 (Paperback)

For those of you who don't know, Pokemon Adventure follows a less childish plot. Still childish, but THE ATTACKING MAKES SENSE!

In the novels, characters will use their surroundings, and rapid switching of pokemon, along with attacks in cunning ways not presented by the show. Moves are often used in new ways. For example, in this manga, Mars, a leader of the evil forces, uses scratch from a pokemon to turn off the power, and then uses Zubat's supersonic so he's the only one who can see.

Comedy is also better. There's a piplup joke that's pretty much the team rocket "Blasting off" joke, only funnier. The rival also falls in love with any girl he meets, much like brock from the anime, if brock fell in love with enemy girls and Misty/May.

Overall, it's WAAAAAY better than the Anime. Things actually make sense. So if you're a pokemon fan that's too cool for the child's anime, this is good. There's nothing bad, really, so it'll amuse the little fans too.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Pokemon Book, January 23, 2009

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Rachael L. Devore (Rindge, NH) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl Adventure!, Vol. 1 (Paperback)

This book was wonderful for reading to my seven year old son. It was neat to show him that in different cultures things are done a little different. You get to read the book backwards from American style.
I found it a good use of time and promotes reading and sitting quiet for a moment.
It is a little bit of Pokemon violence so I would have to say that your child should be over six to enjoy this book. I hope your family enjoys it as much as Max and I have.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 9 y.o. ds loves this book!, February 6, 2009

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Tracey J. Hartley "Mompreneur & Soapmaker" (Alburtis, PA http://www.alburtissoapworks.com) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl Adventure!, Vol. 1 (Paperback)

I got this for my 9 y.o. for Christmas and even though he usually reads much harder books he does really enjoy these Pokemon ones. He likes how you read it backwards.