The Chikorita Challenge
A Pokémon's jealousy leads to a dangerous journey. Can Ash and Pikachu save the day?
Book Series · 8 Books
In order from The Chikorita Challenge to Secrets of the GS Ball.
The Pokémon Classic Chapter Books series is a set of 8 chapter books by Tracey West, published between 2001 and 2018. Written for ages 7–10, most books run about 95 pages.
A Pokémon's jealousy leads to a dangerous journey. Can Ash and Pikachu save the day?
8 books · Published 2001–2018
A Pokémon's jealousy leads to a dangerous journey. Can Ash and Pikachu save the day?
Solve Pokémon mysteries with Ash and Pikachu.
A theft, a rescue, and a mystery await in the dark forest.
Team Rocket aims to become the ultimate Pokémon thieves. Can Ash and Pikachu stop them?
Team Rocket targets Johto Pokémon. Can Ash save them, or do they have their own plan?
Ash faces chaos as he pursues his first Johto League badge.
Ash's quest for the Hive Badge leads to a secret mission and mysterious GS Ball.
Ash faces a tough choice: let Charizard go or risk his dream of becoming a Pokémon Master.
There are 8 books in the Pokémon Classic Chapter Books series. It began with The Chikorita Challenge in 2001, and the newest book, Secrets of the GS Ball, was published in 2018.
Start with The Chikorita Challenge and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #8.
The series is best for ages 7–10, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
Battle for the Zephyr Badge (Book #13) is the longest book in the series at 10,070 words (96 pages).
Prepare for Trouble (Book #12) is the shortest at 8,633 words (96 pages).
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