Audiobooks rely heavily on the narrator to accurately portray the story they’re vocalizing, so that readers can find themselves wrapped in the comfort of the written universe through the narration. This means excitement for any reader looking forward to Daniel Dockery’sPokemonaudiobookMonster Kids, an incredible voyage through the age of monsters and how the future is shaping upfor games likePokemon, because the original voice of Ash Ketchum Veronica Taylor, will be narrating.Veronica Taylor voiced the eager Pokemon trainer in the originalPokemonanimated show, which means she has firsthand experience with the fanbase and just how dedicated it can be. Daniel Dockery’sMonster Kidshopes to convey the important rolePokemonhas had in not only paving the way for other shows such asYu-Gi-Ohand fellow monsters-as-alliesDigimon, but also in creating a future for the genre. Shows following inPokemon’sPikachu-created pawprints now see increased popularity, an example beingthe many different Yu-Gi-Oh animein existence today.RELATED:Pokemon Unite 1st Anniversary Plans Include Special Events, Ultra Beast, and MoreMonster Kidswill include 224 pages of details regarding not just thePokemonfranchise itself, but also its origin story and what led up to its success. There will also be interviews included, with personal stories being shared from the people involved, as well as what was impactful regarding the creation of the entirePokemonempire. There is a correlation being drawn between the iconic catchphrase, “gotta catch ‘em all” and the mentality of current culture looking to achieve perfection, with some fans making it their mission tocollect as many Pokemon as possiblein-game or with trading cards, something that the book will delve into with more detail once released.
Dockery is a senior writer with Crunchyroll, and has also written for media outlets such as Wired, Paste, and Vulture. The release date forMonster Kidsis set for October 4th with preordering currently possible, with thePokemonbook available not only as an audiobook but as an ebook or traditional paperback as well.
ThePokemonworld is vast and continues to grow, with new generations still being released, and this also means that there is a wide variety of other monster-related games and media new to the content stage as well. The stories withinMonster Kidsshould prove to be a fascinating insight intoPokemon’s slogan of “gotta catch ‘em all.” With Veronica Taylor adding her voice to the audiobook, there is an increased chance of becoming nostalgic for the original animated show that sparked the desire to become deeply immersed in the lore of a created world,Pokemonor otherwise.
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