ISBN: 9781421510927
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
Copyright Date: 1997
Genre: Manga
About the Author:
Eiichiro Oda was born in Japan in January 1, 1975. He wanted to become a manga artist to avoid getting a real job. He is a big fan of Akira Toriyama. Akira Toriya created Dragon Ball series. Oda is a big fan of Dragon Ball. He says its his inspiration. As a child he liked pirates a lot.
At the age of 17, Oda submitted his work Wanted! and won several awards. At the age of 19, he began working as an assistant to Nobuhiro Watsuki on Rurouni Kenshin. Oda drew two pirate-themed one-shot stories called “Romance Dawn“. It became the most successful manga in history named One Piece. In 1997, One Piece began serialization in Weekly Shōnen Jump. It tells the story of a young boy who wants to become King of the Pirates. He sets of on an amazing never ending journey with his Nakamas. It is the most selling manga of all time. Its closest rival is his idol Akira Toriyama‘s Dragon Ball.
In 2004, Eiichiro Oda was married to Chiaki Inaba. Chiaki played Nami in one of the Jump Fiestas. He is good friends with Mitsutoshi Shimabukuro, the author of Toriko. He considers Masashi Kishimoto to be his rival and friend.
Short Biography. Eiichiro Oda. https://short-biography.com/eiichiro-oda.htm.
Curriculum Ties:
- Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone (e.g., how the language evokes a sense of time and place; how it sets a formal or informal tone).
- Analyze a particular point of view or cultural experience reflected in a work of literature from outside the United States, drawing on a wide reading of world literature.
Plot Summary:
Critical Evaluation:
Readers Annotation:
Luffy and his crew take on some new challenges; including giant goldfish, a metal eating pirate, killer rabbits, and the common cold.
Book Talking Ideas:
- Talk about the humorous tone of the series. Look for ways the author emphasizes this in the book.
- Talk about what has happened before this book in the series. What do you think will happen in this book based on what has happened before?
Reading Level/Interest Age: 12-17
Challenge Issues:
- Some inappropriate humor, including mild suggestive comments.
- Some violence, but no blood.
Defense Collection:
- One Piece Seriew Review. http://fantasy-faction.com/2013/one-piece-manga-series-review.
- One Piece Manga. http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/one-piece/manga.
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- Freedom to Read Statement
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- The Library Director and designated staff actively evaluate and select materials. The Springville Public Library Board, acting under the authority given to it by Title 4, Chapter 6 of the Springville Municipal Code and Title 09 of the Utah State Code, has the ultimate responsibility for the determination of the policies for selection and acquisition of materials.
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- Nationally recognized and relevant pre-publication reviews
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Purpose in Collection:
One Piece is a continuing manga serial. It is a popular series and one that can be continually added to in the collection if it is liked. It is also humorous, which makes it a fun addition to the collection.
One Piece is a continuing manga serial. It is a popular series and one that can be continually added to in the collection if it is liked. It is also humorous, which makes it a fun addition to the collection.
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