Splashdown in Cerulean City

Pokemon Chapter Book #7

by Scholastic Inc. (Contributor)

"Splashdown in Cerulean City" is another adventure featuring Pokemon trainer, Ash Ketchum, and his friends.

Genres: Childrens, Fiction, Fantasy, Animals, Young Adult

96 pages, Paperback

First published March 19, 2000

About the author

For more than 100 years, Scholastic has been meeting children where they are – at school, at home and in their communities – by creating quality content and experiences, all beginning with literacy. Scholastic delivers stories, characters, and learning moments that empower all kids to become lifelong readers and learners through bestselling children's books, literacy- and knowledge-building resources for schools including classroom magazines, and award-winning, entertaining children's media.

Reviews

[Abigail · Rating 5 out of 5]

Now, I’ve read Splashdown in Cerulean City (Pokémon Chapter Book, #7) by Tracey West more than once, and I have plenty of positively good things to say about it.

For one thing, I like the character of Misty, as she reminds me of me a little — with the exception of how she and I look at the Bug-type Pokémon; however, there were some Bug-type Pokémon Misty did make an exception for (such as Ash’s Butterfree), which implied she didn’t dislike all Bug Pokémon, just those that didn’t fit her standards of beauty.

Of course, one character flaw Misty had that I took notice of was that, whenever she got the chance, she would remind (or nag) Ash about her bike; that was something that did get on my nerves (at least some of the time).

Plus, if I had to pick a favorite quote by any character in this book, it would be this one from Ash when he realizes that Misty’s not wanting to see her sisters is the real reason why she suddenly began acting oddly after he informed her that he was headed to her hometown of Cerulean City (so he could get the Cascade Badge):

“So that’s why you were so dead set against coming here.” (p. 19)

It is revealed that Misty is one of four Cerulean City Gym Leaders, with the other three being her older sisters, Daisy, Violet and Lily (who also call themselves the Sensational Sisters).

Eventually, after a battle with Team Rocket, who is sent blasting off again (as usual), Violet tells Ash and Misty their match had to be postponed “due to drain”. Misty protests that she wanted to win, and Ash says he wanted to win the Cascade Badge; looking down at his sneakers, he thinks he’ll never get it. However, Daisy says they’re giving the badge to him. When Misty asks why Ash gets the badge since he didn’t win, Daisy explains that Ash’s Pikachu was the one that saved them all, and if Ash had used Pikachu from the beginning, there was no way Misty’s Water-type Pokémon would have won. (This is true, since Electric-type Pokémon are good against Water-type Pokémon in the Pokémon video games.)

Misty realizes that Daisy is right, but deep down, she also wants to prove she was a great Pokémon trainer. When her temper gets the best of her after Lily teases her about not being a star like them, Violet tells Misty to “chill out”, and Daisy adds, “You know we love you”, to which Misty replies with “Yeah” — thus showing she agrees with them on that.

I also like the part where it tells about the Princess Festival — a holiday where women and girls rule, and men and boys have to do whatever they say. Of course, Misty also thinks that Ash being jealous is a bonus; because he’s a guy, he thinks that guys get nothing at the Princess Festival. Before that, he tells Misty that he knows she loves the Princess Festival because she’s a girl, and the girls get tons of free food and stuff, as well as discounts at all the stores.

I give this book five stars, as well as two thumbs up; plus, I highly recommend it to all those Pokémon fans out there, too. 😎

[Brittany · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ash, Brock, and Misty venture to Cerulean city. Misty acts odd and takes off when Ash goes to battle at the gym. When she sees that he's just going to be handed the badge because the three girls don't have a proper Pokemon to battle with Misty emerges from her hiding spot. She reveals herself as the fourth sister of the Cerulean city gym and challenges Ash for the badge. Team Rocket interferes drawing the match to a tie until the three older sisters declare that Ash most likely would've won either way. Misty returns later on the book to help her sisters with their mermaid romance play which turns out even better than expected thanks to another Team Rocket interference.

[Jandi · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book is faithful to the Pokemon episodes. With some added detail here and there.

It's been awhile since I read the book, but it also tells about the Princess VS Princess battle between Misty and Jessie. Then you have finally have the one episode where Misty plays a mermaid for an underwater ballad for her sisters.

It was nice.

[Christopher · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great little story. I think it was a compilation of a few of the cartoon TV shows with a bit extra to tie them together. Worth the read if you like pokemon and especially if you like Misty.

[Elliott · Rating 4 out of 5]

it's pretty cool and I liked it. I liked it when they battle.

[Melissa Namba · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not sure how I feel about this book. Team Rocket is mean, but really, Misty's sisters are worse. And as Gym Leaders who want to just give away a gym badge without battling? Seems a little against code. And since we should love all Pokemon, hearing some of them being disparaged was a little disheartening. However, I did appreciate that the Princess festival looks like it is reminiscent of the Girls Days tradition, down to the dolls, in Japan. And I did like that.

[J.B. Mathias · Rating 3 out of 5]

This one was Misty focussed and was actually better than many of the other stories. Lots of battles, themes and an actual character arc. Still has some stupid unnecessary parts but whatever it is what it is overall good.

[Jarod Bauman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Seems to follow the show almost perfectly.

[Zak · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a good but short book.

[Cordelia · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Pokemon novel about Ash and his friends. A secret sisterhood... a fantastical act... Ash is on another adventure!

[Rachel (Sfogs) · Rating 3 out of 5]

A Cute Story!

[Aleksandra]

oh my god :D i totally forgot about this (thanks nathan for reminding :DDD)

[big truck tornado noah hill · Rating 1 out of 5]

bad