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The Official Pokemon Handbook [Paperback]

Maria S. Barbo (Author)

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Paperback: 144 pages
Publisher: Scholastic (19 Nov 1999)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0439103975
ISBN-13: 978-0439103978
Product Dimensions: 22.4 x 14.5 x 1 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (32 customer reviews)

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 437,304 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #6 in Books > Computers & Internet > PC & Video Games > Strategy Guides > By Platform > Nintendo > Game Boy Advance & Game Boy
- #33 in Books > Computers & Internet > PC & Video Games > Strategy Guides > Characters & Brands > Pokémon

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With the world going Pokemon crazy, the only thing to do is add The Official Pokemon Handbook to your shopping list.

This complete companion to 150 Pokemon species, is an absolute gem and is perfect for anyone who has ever been touched by the phenomenon that is sweeping the globe.

With an introduction by Professor Oak, who explains that the reader's mission is to collect and train as many of the 150 known species of Pokemon as is humanly possible, all Pokemon life is there, from Pikachu to Pidgeotto, Squirtle to Snorlax and Charmander to Caterpie.

Loaded with statistics, training tips and secret facts and figures about all the characters, this official guide to the world of Pokemon is an absolute must-have for anyone who wants to enter this coolest of cool kingdoms and play to win.

Age 8 and over --Susan Harrison

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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.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Brill , very helpful and has lots of info, 28 July 2000

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I have learned a lot with this book about Pokemon. It tells you a huge amount of information, I have read this book so much it is dropping to bits!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Pictures and Great Stats for Every Pkmn!, 6 Aug 1999

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This Handbook is all I'll ever need when it comes to looking up a specific Pkmn. The top ten ways to take care of your Pkmn (Pokemon),FAQ's (Frequently Asked Questions) and Check list at the end of the book are a nice touch. The begining of the book is awsome too. The cover of the book seems to attract many different ages of people to it. There is one thing about it - it doesn't have Mew, of course it might be before Mew's time or Maria S. Barbo may have only wanted the original Pkmn in it - the 150 characters. The only thing I'd change would be to put more stuff in the ending pages. Oh, and I love the pic. at the end of the book! Anyways, I rate The Official Pokemon Handbook like so : * * * * * - Five Stars!!!

Totally Wonderful Work, Maria S. Barbo! It's a great buy! - NavyBlu :)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Mike's Pokemon Handbook Deluxe Collectors Edition Review, 2 Dec 1999

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The collectors edition is clearly better than the original edition, containing such gems as a sneak preview of Togepi. I found this book quite useful, but I thought that it could be improved in the following ways: 1. by telling you the level in which the Pokemon learns his attacks 2. by telling you more about how to beat the gym leaders. 3. by telling you which Pokemon can be found in which colour game. Otherwise I thought it was very good as it gives a clear description of each Pokemon (even MEW) and tells you how to pronounce their names. The only thing I found a little annoying was the way that it addresses you as a Pokemon Trainer inside the story - but that's my personal opinion! Otherwise it's great and worth the price.

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5.0 out of 5 stars WHAT A BRILL BOOK!
This Book is really good.It gives good descriptions,as well as helpful tips A definate must read for pokemon fans

Published on 11 Dec 2001

2.0 out of 5 stars OK for starters
On the actual pokedex, this book is strictly for starters. It does not ever give detailed pokemon evoloution stats, and it needs a lot of work to even be considerd to "cover... Read more

Published on 16 July 2001

4.0 out of 5 stars Cool
I think this book is good with the strengthness and weaknesses imformation but i wish it would say all the HM's and TM's it could learn and it would be nice to have included Mew... Read more

Published on 30 Jun 2001 by pokemonfanvick@aol.com

1.0 out of 5 stars Boring and Useless
V.dull and unformative, it doesn't even tell you what HM and TM moves the pokemon can learn. It has almost nothing to do with Pokemon Red, Blue or Yellow

Published on 18 May 2000

4.0 out of 5 stars It's good for people who are intrested.
I enjoy reading information about pokemon from their strengths to how they pronounce their name. It is slightly boring though, with page after page of the same info so I rate this... Read more

Published on 14 May 2000

4.0 out of 5 stars All the imfo on pokemon, but the layout could be better.
A near perfect book on pokemon. All you could want to know about the little monsters, as well as imformation about Ash ,Misty, Brock and other characters. Read more

Published on 29 April 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book
I...thought this book was brilliant.It has the pictures,the techniques,how to pronounce the name and even it's strengths and weaknesses of every Pokemon.

Published on 29 April 2000

4.0 out of 5 stars The book tells you a lot about all the Pokemon
I chose to award the book 4 stars because some of the Pokemon names are not pronounced properly. The book also tells you about the attacks which you may not know about.

Published on 29 April 2000

4.0 out of 5 stars Good for Beginers
The Pokemon handbook is great for people who are just starting to love pokemon. It is great for when you would like to quickly look up pokemons stats and and other things but it... Read more

Published on 26 April 2000

3.0 out of 5 stars o.k.
brilliant stats, evolve levels and really coulourfull pictures, but it always falls apart! i've now bought 3 of them and they've all completely broken. Read more

Published on 19 April 2000

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