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title=I Choose You! | | title=I Choose You! | | ||
image=I | image=I Choose You book.png | | ||
image_size=250px | | image_size=250px | | ||
ISBN=9780439104647 | | ISBN=9780439104647 | | ||
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next={{book|Island of the Giant Pokémon}} | next={{book|Island of the Giant Pokémon}} | ||
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'''''I Choose You!''''' by [[Tracey West]] is the first book of the [[Pokémon anime novelization series|Pokémon series based on the | '''''I Choose You!''''' by [[Tracey West]] is the first book of the [[Pokémon anime novelization series|Pokémon series based on the anime]]. It was published by [[Scholastic]], and is 87 pages in length. | ||
== | ==Blurb== | ||
<ab>'''''Pokémon Emergency!''' | |||
Eleven-year-old Ash Ketchum wants to be the world's greatest Pokémon master. With Pikachu, his brand-new Pokémon at his side, he sets out to capture and train every Pokémon he can find. Will he do it? Ash is determined, and Pikachu's power is electrifying! | |||
But there's one kinda huge problem — mischievous little Pikachu won't do a single thing he says!''</ab> | |||
===Featured Pokémon=== | |||
*<nowiki>#</nowiki>109 {{p|Koffing}} | |||
*<nowiki>#</nowiki>52 {{p|Meowth}} | |||
*<nowiki>#</nowiki>07 {{p|Squirtle}} | |||
*<nowiki>#</nowiki>04 {{p|Charmander}} | |||
*<nowiki>#</nowiki>16 {{p|Pidgey}} | |||
*<nowiki>#</nowiki>01 {{p|Bulbasaur}} | |||
*<nowiki>#</nowiki>25 {{p|Pikachu}} | |||
==Plot== | |||
{{spoilers}} | {{spoilers}} | ||
This book follows the plots of the {{pkmn|anime}} episodes ''[[EP001|Pokémon | This book follows the plots of the {{pkmn|anime}} episodes ''[[EP001|Pokémon — I Choose You!]]'', ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'', ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]'', and ''[[EP039|Pikachu's Goodbye]]''. | ||
===Pokémon | ===Pokémon — I Choose You!=== | ||
The story begins with {{Ash}} watching a [[Pokémon battle]] on TV. Having turned ten, he is now eligible for his Pokémon license, [[Pokédex]], and [[Starter Pokémon|first Pokémon]]. Ash, excited with the thought of getting a Pokémon for the first time, falls asleep thinking about his three starter Pokémon choices: {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, and {{p|Squirtle}}. | |||
The next day he wakes up only to realize that he is late to receive his first Pokémon from [[Professor Oak]]. Desperately running to the laboratory, Ash forgets to change out of his pajamas. Upon arriving at the lab, he sees that his biggest rival, [[Gary Oak]], has already received his first Pokémon. Ash enters the lab, hoping that one of the Pokémon is left, until Professor Oak informs him that they have all been taken | The next day he wakes up only to realize that he is late to receive his first Pokémon from [[Professor Oak]]. Desperately running to the laboratory, Ash forgets to change out of his pajamas. Upon arriving at the lab, he sees that his biggest rival, [[Gary Oak]], has already received his first Pokémon. Ash enters the lab, hoping that one of the Pokémon is left, until Professor Oak informs him that they have all been taken - all but one, though there is a slight problem with it. Ash, desperate for a Pokémon, ignores that and begs to have it. Professor Oak hesitantly brings Ash the final Pokémon,{{AP|Pikachu}}. | ||
After getting his Pokédex from Professor Oak, shocked by Pikachu, and embarrassed by [[Delia Ketchum|his mother]], Ash walks through the woods, searching for Pokémon to catch. Unfortunately, Pikachu does not want to go with him, nor does it want to get inside a [[Poké Ball]] or obey Ash's commands. Angrily, Ash attempts to catch a {{p|Pidgey}} by throwing rocks at it. However, upon striking the Pidgey, it turns around and reveals itself not to be a Pidgey, but a {{p|Spearow}}. Spearow's temper gets the better of it, and it begins to attack Ash and Pikachu. Ash grabs Pikachu and runs. | After getting his Pokédex from Professor Oak, shocked by Pikachu, and embarrassed by [[Delia Ketchum|his mother]], Ash walks through the woods, searching for Pokémon to catch. Unfortunately, Pikachu does not want to go with him, nor does it want to get inside a [[Poké Ball]] or obey Ash's commands. Angrily, Ash attempts to catch a {{p|Pidgey}} by throwing rocks at it. However, upon striking the Pidgey, it turns around and reveals itself not to be a Pidgey, but a {{p|Spearow}}. Spearow's temper gets the better of it, and it begins to attack Ash and Pikachu. Ash grabs Pikachu and runs. | ||
In the distance, even more Spearow have joined the attack. An entire flock is now zooming after Ash and Pikachu! In desperation, Ash jumps into a waterfall to escape. After swimming for a while, a girl | In the distance, even more Spearow have joined the attack. An entire flock is now zooming after Ash and Pikachu! In desperation, Ash jumps into a waterfall to escape. After swimming for a while, a girl ({{an|Misty}}) fishes him out. Ash realizes that the Spearow are still chasing him, and grabs Misty's bike and runs, much to her dismay. | ||
As Ash pedals frantically away, he asks Pikachu to get in its Poké Ball for safety. Pikachu, realizing that Ash cared for it, leaps in the air and defeats the Spearow with a {{m|ThunderShock}}, subsequently destroying Misty's [[Bicycle|bike]] and leaving Pikachu in critical condition. Ash runs the rest of the way to Viridian City to get to the [[Pokémon Center]]. | As Ash pedals frantically away, he asks Pikachu to get in its Poké Ball for safety. Pikachu, realizing that Ash cared for it, leaps in the air and defeats the Spearow with a {{m|ThunderShock}}, subsequently destroying Misty's [[Bicycle|bike]] and leaving Pikachu in critical condition. Ash runs the rest of the way to Viridian City to get to the [[Pokémon Center]]. | ||
===Pokémon Emergency!=== | ===Pokémon Emergency!=== | ||
As Ash arrives at the Pokémon Center, Misty arrives and explodes at Ash about her bike, but softens up when Ash mentions Pikachu's condition. While waiting for Pikachu to recover, a band of Pokémon thieves show up | As Ash arrives at the Pokémon Center, Misty arrives and explodes at Ash about her bike, but softens up when Ash mentions Pikachu's condition. While waiting for Pikachu to recover, a band of Pokémon thieves show up: [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}} - [[Team Rocket]]! | ||
Ash hurries to protect Pikachu, but Pikachu has another idea. After getting Ash to pedal Misty's broken bike until its headlight shines, it absorbs the energy from the headlight and sends Team Rocket flying. Ash hopes that they don't appear again. | Ash hurries to protect Pikachu, but Pikachu has another idea. After getting Ash to pedal Misty's broken bike until its headlight shines, it absorbs the energy from the headlight and sends Team Rocket flying. Ash hopes that they don't appear again. | ||
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===Electric Shock Showdown=== | ===Electric Shock Showdown=== | ||
As Ash arrives in [[Vermilion City]], he stops to reflect on the progress he made | As Ash arrives in [[Vermilion City]], he stops to reflect on the progress he made - not just with Pikachu, but with his friends too. Not only did Pikachu obey his commands easier, but Misty joined him in his Pokémon journey, as did {{an|Brock}}, an older boy who was formerly the [[Gym Leader]] of [[Pewter City]]. After stopping by a Pokémon Center for a rest before going to challenge the [[Vermilion Gym|Vermilion City Gym]], a Pidgey covered in bandages was wheeled inside on a stretcher. After being informed that the Pidgey was a victim of the Vermilion City Gym Leader, [[Lt. Surge]], Pikachu panics and tells Ash it does not want to battle against whatever fought the Pidgey. Ash replies that Pikachu "Won't end up that way, because you'll win!" | ||
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} | {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} enter the Gym, only to be confronted by a tall man, presumably Lt. Surge. Upon seeing Pikachu, Surge laughs and shows Ash his Pokémon, the [[Evolution|evolved]] form of {{p|Pikachu}} - {{TP|Lt. Surge|Raichu}}. Ash, not afraid, dashes into battle, only to be met with a quick defeat. | ||
In the Pokémon Center, [[Nurse Joy]] gives Ash a {{evostone|Thunderstone}}, and says that by using it on Pikachu, it will evolve into {{p|Raichu}} and have a better chance of winning. Ash wonders if he should do it, and realizes that if he does, he'll end up like Surge— only caring about winning and not about his Pokémon. He decides that it's Pikachu's decision, and it refuses to evolve. At that moment, Brock remembers that Surge evolved his Raichu instantly, and comes up with a battle plan. | In the Pokémon Center, [[Nurse Joy]] gives Ash a {{evostone|Thunderstone}}, and says that by using it on Pikachu, it will evolve into {{p|Raichu}} and have a better chance of winning. Ash wonders if he should do it, and realizes that if he does, he'll end up like Surge— only caring about winning and not about his Pokémon. He decides that it's Pikachu's decision, and it refuses to evolve. At that moment, Brock remembers that Surge evolved his Raichu instantly, and comes up with a battle plan. | ||
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Suddenly, Pikachu runs down the tree on which it was perched and away from the campsite. Ash, Misty, and Brock rush after it. When they find Pikachu in a clearing, they are amazed as they realize that it is not alone. | Suddenly, Pikachu runs down the tree on which it was perched and away from the campsite. Ash, Misty, and Brock rush after it. When they find Pikachu in a clearing, they are amazed as they realize that it is not alone. | ||
A whole herd of {{pkmn2|wild}} Pikachu | A whole herd of {{pkmn2|wild}} Pikachu are in the clearing, playing and eating. Ash's Pikachu waves hello. This frightens them, which makes them run away, which in turn makes Pikachu sad. As if in response to this, one of the Pikachu herd walks over and talks to Ash's Pikachu for a bit, which makes the other wild Pikachu realize they have nothing to fear from it. They run over and play with Pikachu, accepting it as a member of the group. Excited, Ash dashes into the clearing, also wanting be part of their herd. This frightens the wild Pikachu, and they run away again, this time not returning, which makes Pikachu sad again. Ash wonders why the wild Pikachu ran away, and Brock explains that as wild Pokémon, the Pikachu are not used to humans, and thus are afraid. Ash notices the grief he caused Pikachu and begins thinking if Pikachu would be better of without him. | ||
The gang is unaware, however, that a familiar band of Pokémon thieves is watching them and has seen the entire herd. Jessie and Meowth say that by capturing the herd and giving them to [[Giovanni|their boss]], | The gang is unaware, however, that a familiar band of Pokémon thieves is watching them and has seen the entire herd. Jessie and Meowth say that by capturing the herd and giving them to [[Giovanni|their boss]], they will receive a promotion. They promptly head off to their balloon to begin executing their plan. | ||
Meanwhile, though it is night, Ash can't sleep, too busy feeling guilty about what he did to Pikachu that morning. At that moment, terrified Pikachu cries erupt from the forest, waking up Brock and Misty and startling Ash. The gang runs in the general direction of the cries to investigate. | Meanwhile, though it is night, Ash can't sleep, too busy feeling guilty about what he did to Pikachu that morning. At that moment, terrified Pikachu cries erupt from the forest, waking up Brock and Misty and startling Ash. The gang runs in the general direction of the cries to investigate. | ||
There, they arrive to see all the Pikachu | There, they arrive to see all the Pikachu, including Ash's, trapped in an electricity-insulated net. That's when Team Rocket appear, and proceed to trap Ash and his friends in a net. They hop into their balloon and fly away. | ||
The gang struggles against the net, and free themselves, because "This net may be Pika-proof, but it's not people-proof." In the meantime, Ash's Pikachu gnawed a hole in the net big enough for them to jump out of. Ash, Misty, and Brock use their net to catch the leaping Pikachu and soften their landings. Meowth notices that all the Pikachu have disappeared from the net. Ash's Pikachu leaps onto the balloon, and, while avoiding Team Rocket, pops their balloon with its teeth, which sends them | The gang struggles against the net, and free themselves, because "This net may be Pika-proof, but it's not people-proof." In the meantime, Ash's Pikachu gnawed a hole in the net big enough for them to jump out of. Ash, Misty, and Brock use their net to catch the leaping Pikachu and soften their landings. Meowth notices that all the Pikachu have disappeared from the net. Ash's Pikachu leaps onto the balloon, and, while avoiding Team Rocket, pops their balloon with its teeth, which sends them spiralling away. | ||
The next day, | The next day, whilst Brock and Misty comment on Pikachu's superb training, Ash decides to leave Pikachu behind, as it seems much happier here. He tells Pikachu this, and rushes away from the forest so that Pikachu can't follow. As he runs, he remembers all the good times he had with Pikachu. This recollection is interrupted by Pikachu itself; it has chosen to follow Ash instead of staying behind with the herd. | ||
==Major events== | ==Major events== | ||
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* {{p|Chansey}} | * {{p|Chansey}} | ||
* {{p|Raichu}} ({{OP|Lt. Surge|Raichu}}) | * {{p|Raichu}} ({{OP|Lt. Surge|Raichu}}) | ||
==Differences from the anime== | |||
{{incomplete|section|Not all differences}} | |||
* {{Ash}} thinks about which Pokémon he should choose while awake instead of asleep. | |||
* {{Gary}} does not say "You must be Ash". | |||
* Ash doesn't "play catch" with {{AP|Pikachu}}. | |||
* {{an|Professor Oak}} describes [[Pokédex|Dexter]] instead of Dexter describing itself. | |||
* [[Delia Ketchum|Ash's mother]] doesn't state that Ash should change his underwear everyday. | |||
* {{Prof|Oak}} states that rubber blocks electricity instead of saying that rubber doesn't conduct electricity. | |||
* {{AP|Pikachu}} "chirps like a bird" before laughing at Ash. | |||
* {{an|Misty}}'s dialogue after fishing out Ash is different. | |||
* [[Viridian City]]'s [[Officer Jenny]] is completely absent. | |||
* [[Lt. Surge]] does not assume {{an|Misty}} is the challenger. | |||
* Team Rocket's puns after Raichu's {{m|Thunderbolt}} attack are absent. | |||
* Team Rocket does not break the fourth wall after Ash wins the {{badge|Thunder|Thunderbadge}}. | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* This book was listed on the 1999 {{wp|The New York Times Best Seller list|New York Times Best Seller list}}<ref>http://www.traceywest.com/awards-and-accolades/</ref>. | |||
===Errors=== | |||
* The back of the book states that {{Ash}} is eleven years old, like {{ga|Red|his game counterpart}}, but the actual book along with the anime state correctly that he is ten years old. | |||
** The mistake was fixed in the Italian edition of the book. | |||
==In other languages== | |||
{{Langtable|color=ADD8E6|bordercolor=87CEEB| | {{Langtable|color=ADD8E6|bordercolor=87CEEB | ||
de={{tt|Ik kies jou!|I choose you!}}| | |bg={{tt|Избирам теб!|I choose you!}} | ||
|de={{tt|Ik kies jou!|I choose you!}} | |||
it={{tt|Scelgo te! L'inizio di una grande avventura|I choose you! The beginning of a great adventure}}| | |fr_ca={{tt|Je te choisis!|I choose you!}} | ||
pl={{tt|Wybieram ciebie|I choose you!}}| | |fr_eu={{tt|Je te choisis!|I choose you!}} | ||
es_la={{tt|Pokémon, ¡Yo te elijo!| Pokémon, I Choose You!}} | |id={{tt|Pokémon: Aku Memilihmu!|Pokémon: I Choose You!}} | ||
|it={{tt|Scelgo te! L'inizio di una grande avventura|I choose you! The beginning of a great adventure}} | |||
|pl={{tt|Wybieram ciebie|I choose you!}}| | |||
|es_la={{tt|Pokémon, ¡Yo te elijo!|Pokémon, I Choose You!}} | |||
}} | }} | ||
==Notes== | |||
<references /> | |||
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{{Project Merchandise notice|book}} | {{Project Merchandise notice|book}} | ||
[[it:Scelgo te!]] | |||