The Official Pokémon Handbook (Paperback)

~ (Author) "Welcome to the Pokemon legend!..." (more)
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Product Description

Describes the concept of the Pokemon battle, and presents descriptions of 150 characters.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Scholastic Inc.; Deluxe Collector's edition (November 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0439154049
• ISBN-13: 978-0439154048
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (64 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #28,368 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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81 of 87 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best handbook that's chock full of Pokemon info, December 1, 1999

By	Shorebird (USA) - See all my reviews

Absolutely the best of the best. This book is amazing. Information on not only the first 150, but also includes Mew and Togepi. You wouldn't find any other handbook with THAT info. Speaking of which, the handbook had also told me Mew's Pokemon that he had the advantages and disadvantages on. It definitely helped me on beating the Elite Four after so much trouble that I had. It's a perfect handbook for when you're looking for Pokemon that you would use to battle, looking at stats for the monsters, or just wanting to read it for NAR (No apparent reason), it's the perfect book for any kind of trainer. Doesn't matter. And it also comes with a special pull-out poster which would be nice to have too. The best and MUCH better than the first one. Beat it by a mile or two.

46 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have Reference Guide for Kids and Adults., October 24, 1999

By	Robert A. Brennan ([e-mail]) (Flushing, NY) - See all my reviews

This OFFICIAL Pokemon Handbook is a great reference guide to the wonderful world of "pocket monsters". It not only covers all the Pokemon including MEW and TOGEPI but also comes with a full color poster of the creatures too !! The author does a fine job of describing the characters, techniques and the essentials to raising a happy Pokemon. Fans of the Pokemon television show will appreciate the in depth look at the Pokemon Trainers like Ash/Brock, a complete listing of all eight Gym Leaders and their Pokemon not to mention how one gears up to join the Pokemon League. In short if you need to find out essential facts about each and every Pokemon available today or you're vaguely curious what a POKEMON is look no further because this is the resource manual to buy if you "gotta catch 'em all !".

40 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best Pokemon books on the market today!, November 11, 1999

By A Customer

This book is great! It tells you everything you need to know about all 151 Pokemon including info on Mew and Togepi. The free poster of all of the Pokemon justs put the icing on the cake. I would recomend this book to all Pokemon fans and lovers.