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Zen masters never said, "You must learn as much as you can about your Pokémon," but Professor Oak certainly did. The grand teacher of Pokémon introduces this handy book about the Japanese craze that took over America in the form of a video game, trading cards, and a popular TV show. The handbook--written as if the young reader were a Pokémon trainer like Ash, Misty, and Brock--teaches kids which cards are the best to win a game and illuminates the stories behind the TV show. Geared to young readers, this engaging, colorful book is not for the Pokémon expert who has copious spreadsheets of statistics. You'll find fun facts about each Pokémon (Charmander is two feet tall and its element is fire, in case you didn't know), a clear guide to the evolution of certain characters, and a helpful pronunciation guide (great for parents). The book could have used a pictorial index of all 150 characters, but that won't stop fans from wearing out this handbook during their adventures as a Pokémon trainer. --Doug Thomas


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This handbook provides everything needed to become the world's greatest Pokemon trainer, or master. Every character is detailed with their statistics, techniques, secret facts and training tips.

Product Details

  • Reading level: Ages 9-12
  • Paperback: 143 pages
  • Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks (July 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0439103975
  • ISBN-13: 978-0439103978
  • Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.7 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (49 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #212,508 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, and Complete Details on Pokemon!, November 10, 1999
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I bought it for my children and almost wished I had one for myself! It gives you so much information on these cute little characters. It's very creative.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars The pokemon handbook, January 1, 2000
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I really liked this book it definately helped me to learn the names of the pokemon.The only bad thing about it is in the book it mentions Mew as the rarest pokemon in the world but it dosn't show you him.And it also gives you some hints on the game.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars It's sooooooo cool!, November 4, 1999
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I love this book! It has some awsome info on all Pokémon, especialy Pikachu! Also, I love the VERY VERY VERY CUTE pic Pika! Plus, I love the EXTRA BIG (AND I MEAN BIG! ) Pics, too! The ONLY ONLY thing I don't like about it is the price! I'm asking these two things though: can you please PLEASE (if you can)make books one for each pokémon, and (if you can) tell the pokémon game makers to make pokémon games for other systems too (super nitendo, playstaion)? I would LOVE that! I am going to become a pokémon trainer (I'm 12) Thanks!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great
This book is supper cute! A good find for you old school pokemon loves of the 90's.
Published 24 months ago by P-townVegan

5.0 out of 5 stars awsome
I thought this book was very well written and showed the specific points on each individual pokemon. Read more
Published on October 9, 2006

5.0 out of 5 stars a really great book
well at first my mom did'nt have any way for me to read but then I went to my friend aaron and serinas house and I liked it so I asked them politley if I could have it and they... Read more
Published on July 3, 2003

2.0 out of 5 stars Not enough Information.
This book doesn't have enough information and is incomplete. It is missing over 100 Pokemon-- That's a lot of Pokemon missing! Read more
Published on September 6, 2002

4.0 out of 5 stars Better than most.
When I ordered this book I was really exited, It's helpful but only when you have Yellow, red, or blue versions not helpful with the more modern vesions because they don't have a... Read more
Published on June 25, 2002

4.0 out of 5 stars The greatest book with a few disipointments
I liked this book, but I was disipointed that it only had the pokemon from the Yellow, Red, and Blue versions. Because I have the Crystal version as well as the Yellow version. Read more
Published on May 10, 2002

3.0 out of 5 stars Good, but not as good as the Deluxe Edition
The Official Pokemon Handbook is very easy to use, and can be very helpful at times. Basically, it has all the information you need from Bulbasaur to Mewtwo. Read more
Published on June 10, 2000

3.0 out of 5 stars Overall, a good book
The Official Pokemon Handbook is a must for anyone who has the Pokemon Gameboy game. It tells you almost anything you want to know about each and every Pokemon - evolution style... Read more
Published on February 19, 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Good Book
I have read this book, it is very good. But one thing is that the writer forgot about the Rarest pokemon Mew. Read more
Published on January 29, 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars really helpful
I think its really helpful if you have the pokemon games for gameboy. It was very helpful. I wanted some of my pokemon to evolve and I got them to evolve since I had the book. Read more
Published on November 30, 1999

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