Bionic Commando Worlds of Power

by Judith Bauer Stamper

Book Overview

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• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0590443151
• ISBN13: 9780590443159
• Release Date: January 1991
• Publisher: Scholastic
• Length: 117 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 4.2" x 6.6"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

A literary marvel

This is an excellent work which deserves much greater recognition. Inspired by "The Art of War" and the video game of the same name, this book takes a documentary-style look at the life of a man who many see as a hero, a mentor, and a friend. In sum, when the Bionic Commando, otherwise known by his civilian name, Jack Markson, loses his arm during a ninja-attack in his hotel room there is some serious trouble. For one thing, his friend Super Joe is gone, kidnapped as leverage in what appears to be a bizarre blackmailing/extortion scheme. This is disastrous for Mr. Markson as Super Joe is a friend and colleague with whom he has worked for decades. Predictably, our blonde hero vows revenge on this faceless, heartless enemy. He appeals to his government, The Federation; in recognition of his years of dedicated service this organization grants him a bionic arm that has, among other tools, a grappling hook, truth serum, and a flame thrower (NOTE: the latter two are not apparent in the NES game for some reason, so this is one of the major surprises of the book!!!). During the course of the novel Markson must find Super Joe and battle a hoard of enemies in various locations. The ending is a surprise twist that will shock, amaze, and ultimately befuddle any reader, young or old, happy or sad. This work should be required reading for anyone who is interested in bionic limbs, ghosts, soldiers, and video games.