Ultimate Pokémon Guide: Master Your Collection!

The Pokémon franchise has inspired a wide range of books, including chapter books, manga, and adaptations of the anime series. Below is an overview of notable Pokémon book series:

Pokémon Chapter Books

• This series consists of 28 novels based on episodes from Pokémon the Series (Indigo League, Adventures in the Orange Islands, and The Johto Journeys).
• Most books are novelizations of anime episodes, but two (Race to Danger and Talent Showdown) feature original plots.
• Authors include Tracey West, Jennifer L. Johnson, Howard Dewin, and Sheila Sweeny.
• The books were originally published between 1999 and 2002 by Scholastic.

Pokémon Adventures Manga

• Known in Japan as Pocket Monsters Special, this manga series is based on the Pokémon video games.
• Written by Hidenori Kusaka and illustrated by Mato (later Satoshi Yamamoto), it features story arcs corresponding to each generation of Pokémon games.
• The manga is praised for its closer alignment with the games' narratives compared to the anime. It has been translated into English by Viz Media and continues to be published with over 64 volumes as of 2024.

Other Pokémon Book Series

1. Pokémon Junior Series:
   • Aimed at younger readers with simplified stories adapted from the anime.
   • Includes titles like Save Our Squirtle! and Bulbasaur's Bad Day.
2. Pokémon Reader Series:
   • Designed for early readers with titles like Pikachu in Love and Catch That Wobbuffet!.
3. Special Compilations:
   • Books like The Best of Pokémon Adventures compile key chapters from the manga's story arcs.

These books cater to a diverse audience, from young children to older fans of the franchise, offering a mix of adaptations and original content that expand on the Pokémon universe.