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'''Go West, Young Ash''' by [[Tracey West]] is the seventeenth book of the Pokémon series based on the popular TV show. This book was published by [[Scholastic]] in 2001.
'''Go West, Young Ash''' by [[Tracey West]] is the seventeenth book of the [[Pokémon Chapter Books]]. This book was published by [[Scholastic]] in 2001 and is 96 pages in length.


It covers the events from ''[[EP115|A Tent Situation]]'' to ''[[EP120|Roll On, Pokémon!]]'', excluding the events of ''[[EP118|The Double Trouble Header]]''.
It covers the events from ''[[EP115|A Tent Situation]]'' to ''[[EP120|Roll On, Pokémon!]]'', excluding the events of ''[[EP118|The Double Trouble Header]]''.


==Synopsis==
==Plot==
{{spoilers}}
{{spoilers}}
This book follows the plots of the {{pkmn|anime}} episodes ''[[EP115|A Tent Situation]]'', ''[[EP116|A Rivalry Revival]]'', ''[[EP117|Don't Touch That 'dile]]'' , ''[[EP119|A Sappy Ending]]'', and ''[[EP120|Roll On, Pokémon!]]''.
This book follows the plots of the {{pkmn|anime}} episodes ''[[EP115|A Tent Situation]]'', ''[[EP116|The Rivalry Revival]]'', ''[[EP117|Don't Touch That 'dile]]'' , ''[[EP119|A Sappy Ending]]'', and ''[[EP120|Roll On, Pokémon!]]''.


=== Blurb ===
===Blurb===
''Let the adventure begin!  Ash, Pikachu, and friends travel through the deep, dark forest on their way to the Wild West.  Along the way, there's a theft, a rescue, and a mystery to solve.  And never-before-seen Pokémon to discover.  It's the next level of Pokémon action!''
''Let the adventure begin!  Ash, Pikachu, and friends travel through the deep, dark forest on their way to the Wild West.  Along the way, there's a theft, a rescue, and a mystery to solve.  And never-before-seen Pokémon to discover.  It's the next level of Pokémon action!''


===A Tent Situation===
===A Tent Situation===
 
The book begins with [[Professor Oak]] welcoming {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} back from their journey to the [[Orange Islands]]. {{Tracey}}, excited to meet the professor at last, begins shaking his hand, asking to show him his reports, but Professor Oak politely asks to do it later, while requesting the [[GS Ball]] from Ash, who hands it over.
The book begins with [[Professor Oak]] welcoming {{Ash}} and {{ashfr|his pals}} back from their journey to the [[Orange Archipelago|Orange Islands]]. {{Tracey}}, excited to meet the professor at last, begins shaking his hand, asking to show him his reports, but Professor Oak politely asks to do it later, while requesting the [[GS Ball]] from Ash, who hands it over.


Just then, a familiar voice calls Ash from behind. Ash knows who it is—[[Gary Oak]], his biggest rival. After a short argument, Ash challenges Gary to a {{pkmn|battle}}.
Just then, a familiar voice calls Ash from behind. Ash knows who it is—[[Gary Oak]], his biggest rival. After a short argument, Ash challenges Gary to a {{pkmn|battle}}.


===A Rivalry Revival===
===The Rivalry Revival===
 
Outside, the battle begins. Ash sends out {{AP|Pikachu}}, whereas Gary starts off with {{TP|Gary|Eevee|Umbreon}}. {{p|Pikachu}} starts off with a {{m|Quick Attack}}, which {{p|Eevee}} counters easily with {{m|Reflect}}. In the audience, Tracey comments that Eevee's Reflect managed to keep out all the damage, while usually it only prevented half. {{an|Misty}} comments that Eevee must be strong.
Outside, the battle begins. Ash sends out {{AP|Pikachu}}, whereas Gary starts off with {{TP|Gary|Eevee|Umbreon}}. {{p|Pikachu}} starts off with a {{m|Quick Attack}}, which {{p|Eevee}} counters easily with {{m|Reflect}}. In the audience, Tracey comments that Eevee's Reflect managed to keep out all the damage, while usually it only prevented half. [[Misty]] comments that Eevee must be strong.


Back in the battle, Pikachu uses its {{m|Thunderbolt}}, only to be met with Eevee's {{m|Double Team}}. Eevee then uses {{m|Take Down}}, which Pikachu avoids with {{m|Agility}}. Ash commands Pikachu to use {{m|Thunder}}, but Pikachu is [[fainting|KO'd]] by a {{m|Skull Bash}} before it can respond. Gary congratulates Eevee, while Ash promises Pikachu that they'll win next time.
Back in the battle, Pikachu uses its {{m|Thunderbolt}}, only to be met with Eevee's {{m|Double Team}}. Eevee then uses {{m|Take Down}}, which Pikachu avoids with {{m|Agility}}. Ash commands Pikachu to use {{m|Thunder}}, but Pikachu is [[fainting|KO'd]] by a {{m|Skull Bash}} before it can respond. Gary congratulates Eevee, while Ash promises Pikachu that they'll win next time.


At sundown, Ash is ready for another battle, but Gary is nowhere to be found. Ash questions Professor Oak about his whereabouts, but he is too busy trying to get the GS Ball open. When he does answer, he says that Gary had gone west to compete in the [[Johto]] [[Pokémon League]]. Excited by this news, Ash decides to go to Johto as well. [[Brock]] and Misty decide to go with him, while Tracey wants to stay back and help Professor Oak. The Professor asks them to give the GS Ball to [[Kurt]] while they're there, because "If anyone can figure out how to open the GS Ball, he can."
At sundown, Ash is ready for another battle, but Gary is nowhere to be found. Ash questions Professor Oak about his whereabouts, but he is too busy trying to get the GS Ball open. When he does answer, he says that Gary had gone west to compete in the [[Johto]] [[Pokémon League]]. Excited by this news, Ash decides to go to Johto as well. {{an|Brock}} and Misty decide to go with him, while Tracey wants to stay back and help Professor Oak. The Professor asks them to give the GS Ball to [[Kurt]] while they're there, because "If anyone can figure out how to open the GS Ball, he can."


Professor Oak gives Ash a new [[Pokédex]], explaining that there are new Pokémon in the Johto [[region]]. Happily, Ash and his friends set off to their first destination—[[New Bark Town]].
Professor Oak gives Ash a new [[Pokédex]], explaining that there are new Pokémon in the Johto [[region]]. Happily, Ash and his friends set off to their first destination—[[New Bark Town]].


===Don't Touch that 'dile===
===Don't Touch That 'dile===
 
Soon, Ash and the group are lost inside thick fog. Ash and Misty have an argument, while Brock complains that they are "Worse than ever".
Soon, Ash and the group are lost inside thick fog. Ash and Misty have an argument, while Brock complains that they are "Worse than ever".


Suddenly, Pikachu runs off. Surprised, Ash and the gang run after it, All of them stop when they see a {{an|Suicune|mysterious Pokémon}} inside a bubble. Then the bubble pops, and it runs away. Ash and his friends, stunned by the Pokémon, remember that they are lost. However, the fog lifts, and in front of them, they see their destination—New Bark Town.
Suddenly, Pikachu runs off. Surprised, Ash and the gang run after it, All of them stop when they see a [[Suicune (anime)|mysterious Pokémon]] inside a bubble. Then the bubble pops, and it runs away. Ash and his friends, stunned by the Pokémon, remember that they are lost. However, the fog lifts, and in front of them, they see their destination—New Bark Town.


Ash rushes into the [[Pokémon Center]] to register for the Johto League, but finds out that [[Nurse Joy]], who was supposed to register him, was at [[Professor Elm]]'s lab. The group runs there.
Ash rushes into the [[Pokémon Center]] to register for the Johto League, but finds out that [[Nurse Joy]], who was supposed to register him, was at [[Professor Elm]]'s lab. The group runs there.


Upon entrance, they see [[Officer Jenny]]. When she notices the group, she tells them that they will have to leave, as she is running an investigation on a stolen Pokémon. Ash offers to help, saying that they had experience with certain [[Team Rocket|Pokémon thieves]]. Officer Jenny agrees, and walks them into the lab, where Elm and Joy are. Elm says that a [[starter Pokémon]] was stolen. He shows them the Johto starters. {{p|Chikorita}} (which another Trainer had taken as his starter), {{p|Cyndaquil}} (which a Trainer was getting tomorrow), and the stolen Pokémon, {{p|Totodile}}.
Upon entrance, they see [[Officer Jenny]]. When she notices the group, she tells them that they will have to leave, as she is running an investigation on a stolen Pokémon. Ash offers to help, saying that they had experience with certain [[Team Rocket trio|Pokémon thieves]]. Officer Jenny agrees, and walks them into the lab, where Elm and Joy are. Elm says that a [[first partner Pokémon]] was stolen. He shows them the Johto first partner Pokémon. {{p|Chikorita}} (which another Trainer had taken as his first partner Pokémon), {{p|Cyndaquil}} (which a Trainer was getting tomorrow), and the stolen Pokémon, {{p|Totodile}}.


Right at that moment, a police officer comes in and tells Jenny that they found tracks. Jenny calls out {{p|Growlithe}} to sniff the tracks and find the thieves. Ash tells Pikachu to help it.
Right at that moment, a police officer comes in and tells Jenny that they found tracks. Jenny calls out {{p|Growlithe}} to sniff the tracks and find the thieves. Ash tells Pikachu to help it.


Soon, the thieves are found—[[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}}, otherwise known as Team Rocket! They are busy trying to get Totodile off Jessie's hair—literally. Then the notice Ash's group, and run. Ash sends out {{AP|Bulbasaur}}, who uses {{m|Vine Whip}} to trip Team Rocket. James retaliates by releasing his {{TP|James|Weezing}}, who begins pouring out a {{m|SmokeScreen}}. Ash calls on {{AP|Charizard}} to flap its wings to clear the smoke. Bulbasaur then uses its Vine Whip to slice off the chunk of Jessie's hair with Totodile on it. Team Rocket begins fighting because Jessie "let it get away" and Meowth "didn't do anything about it. Seeing their chances, Pikachu, Charizard, Totodile, and Bulbasaur attack Team Rocket, sending them blasting off again, with Totodile back in good hands and Ash ready to register for the League.
Soon, the thieves are found—[[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}}, otherwise known as Team Rocket! They are busy trying to get Totodile out of Jessie's hair—literally. Then the notice Ash's group, and run. Ash sends out {{AP|Bulbasaur}}, who uses {{m|Vine Whip}} to trip Team Rocket. James retaliates by releasing his {{TP|James|Weezing}}, who begins pouring out a {{m|Smokescreen}}. Ash calls on {{AP|Charizard}} to flap its wings to clear the smoke. Bulbasaur then uses its Vine Whip to slice off the chunk of Jessie's hair with Totodile on it. Team Rocket begins fighting because Jessie "let it get away" and Meowth "didn't do anything about it. Seeing their chances, Pikachu, Charizard, Totodile, and Bulbasaur attack Team Rocket, sending them blasting off again, with Totodile back in good hands and Ash ready to register for the League.


===A Sappy Ending===
===A Sappy Ending===
After Joy registers Ash in the Johto League, he and the rest of the gang set off for the nearest [[Violet City Gym|Gym]] in [[Violet City]].


After Joy registers Ash in the Johto League, he and the rest of the gang set off for the nearest [[Violet City Gym|gym]] in [[Violet City]].
As they hike, they begin noticing that the trees look drained as opposed to the ones they passed earlier, which were full of life. Brock comments that something must be eating the trees. Pikachu then notices something—a {{type|Bug}} Pokémon drinking tree sap, which freaks Misty out. Ash consults his Pokédex, which says that the Pokémon was a {{p|Heracross}}. Ash decides to catch it, and is about to throw a {{i|Poké Ball}} at it, when a man named [[Woodruff]] appears and says that capturing the Heracross would upset the peaceful balance of the forest. Ash doesn't think that the Heracross look too peaceful, until a {{p|Butterfree}} lands next to the Heracross, who lets it drink with it.


As they hike, they begin noticing that the trees look drained as opposed to the ones they passed earlier, which were full of life. Brock comments that something must be eating the trees. Pikachu then notices something—a {{type2|Bug}} Pokémon drinking tree sap, which freaks Misty out. Ash consults his Pokédex, which says that the Pokémon was a {{p|Heracross}}. Ash decides to catch it, and is about to throw a [[Poké Ball]] at it, when a man named [[Woodruff]] appears and says that capturing the Heracross would upset the peaceful balance of the forest. Ash doesn't think that the Heracross look too peaceful, until a {{p|Butterfree}} lands next to the Heracross, who lets it drink with it.
Misty wonders why the trees are so dry if the forest is balanced. Woodruff replies that another group of Pokémon was invading the forest. Brock asks what kind of Pokémon it is. As if to answer him, Pikachu points at another swarm of Bug Pokémon—{{p|Pinsir}}. After scaring the Butterfree away, the Pinsir begin scaling the trees. Misty calls out to the Heracross to stop them, but Woodruff says that while the Heracross were certainly powerful enough, they were too good-natured to do so. Brock realizes that the reason the trees are dried up is because the Pinsir invade the new trees, Heracross and Butterfree must then drink from trees they already drunk from.


Misty wonders why the trees are so dry if the forest is balanced. Woodruff replies that another group of Pokémon was invading the forest. Brock asks what kind of Pokémon it is. As if to answer him, Pikachu points at another swarm of Bug Pokémon—{{p|Pinsir}}. After scaring the Butterfree away, the Pinsir begin scaling the trees. Misty calls out to the Heracross to stop them, but Woodruff says that while the Heracross were certainly powerful enough, they were too good-natured to do so. Brock realizes that the reason the trees are dried up is because the Pinsir invade the new trees, Heracross and Butterfree must then drink form trees they already drunk from.
Just then, they notice a Butterfree and Heracross being attacked by three Pinsir. Ash, angry at the three- on two odds, calls on Bulbasaur and Pikachu, who drive away the Pinsir. Woodruff then asks them to go find out why the Pinsir were invading. They arrive at a valley dividing the Heracross forest and the Pinsir forest, and Woodruff remarks that the bridge was cut. However, a {{AP|Heracross}} that was following the group breaks down a tree for the gang to walk across. When they arrive at the Pinsir forest, they see a mechanical Pinsir operated by Team Rocket stealing sap from the trees. Pikachu blasts it, but the machine absorbs the blast and uses it to paralyze Ash's gang. Just then, the Heracross that was following them fights and defeats the Pinsir, saving Ash and friends. Ash and {{ashfr}} decide to keep going, but Heracross decides to go with them, allowing Ash to catch it.
 
Just then, they notice a Butterfree and Heracross being attacked by three Pinsir. Ash, angry at the three- on two odds, calls on Bulbasaur and Pikachu, who drive away the Pinsir. Woodruff then asks them to go find out why the Pinsir were invading. They arrive at a valley dividing the Heracross forest and the Pinsir forest, and Woodruff remarks that the bridge was cut. However, a {{AP|Heracross}} that was following the group breaks down a tree for the gang to walk across. When they arrive at the Pinsir forest, they see a mechanical Pinsir operated by Team Rocket stealing sap from the trees. Pikachu blasts it, but the machine absorbs the blast and uses it to paralyze Ash's gang. Just then, the Heracross that was following them fights and defeats the Pinsir, saving Ash and friends. Ash and co. decide to keep going, but Heracross decides to go with them, allowing Ash to catch it.


===Roll On, Pokémon!===
===Roll On, Pokémon!===
 
Ash and {{ashfr}} have to cross a valley to get to Violet City. On their way, however, is a baby {{p|Donphan}}. Ash, excited, wants to catch it, but Brock says that a baby like that must be raised by an experienced {{tc|Pokémon Breeder|breeder}} like himself. He sends out {{TP|Brock|Onix|Steelix}} to fight it, but it is quickly defeated. Ash decides it's his turn and send out Heracross to battle it, but is stopped by a woman named [[Rochelle]], who says that the Donphan is hers. Brock notices her necklace, and Rochelle says that it was made of agate, which her Donphan were trained to find around the valley. She leaves, telling the group not to fight any more Donphan.
Ash and co. have to cross a valley to get to Violet City. On their way, however, is a baby {{p|Donphan}}. Ash, excited, wants to catch it, but Brock says that a baby like that must be raised by an experienced {{pkmn|breeder}} like himself. He sends out {{TP|Brock|Onix|Steelix}} to fight it, but it is quickly defeated. Ash decides it's his turn and send out Heracross to battle it, but is stopped by a woman named [[Rochelle]], who says that the Donphan is hers. Brock notices her necklace, and Rochelle says that it was made of agate, which her Donphan were trained to find around the valley. She leaves, telling the group not to fight any more Donphan.


They are unaware of Team Rocket listening nearby, thrilled by the thought of agate. They conclude that in order to find the agate, they must capture a Donphan. They swoop down on Rochelle and her baby Donphan and catch it in a net.
They are unaware of Team Rocket listening nearby, thrilled by the thought of agate. They conclude that in order to find the agate, they must capture a Donphan. They swoop down on Rochelle and her baby Donphan and catch it in a net.


The group, hearing Rochelle's distress cries, run back over to help her. Brock tries to use {{TP|Brock|Zubat|Crobat}}'s {{m|Supersonic}} to track down Team Rocket, but it fails due to the amount of rocks and trees in the way. Rochelle calls upon her Donphan to sniff out the thieves. After locating them, Meowth complains that the they were following Donphan all around the valley, and still couldn't find any agate. Rochelle explains that the Donphan is too young to find any agate, and ask for it back. Laughing at the thought of returning a Pokémon, James sends out {{TP|James|Victreebel}} and Jessie sends out {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}}. Brock tries using Onix again, but it is defeated by Victreebel. Misty uses {{TP|Misty|Poliwag|Politoed}} and Ash uses Heracross, who then defeat Victreebel and Arbok, respectively. Pikachu zaps Team Rocket, causing them to blast off again.
The group, hearing Rochelle's distress cries, run back over to help her. Brock tries to use {{TP|Brock|Zubat|Crobat}}'s {{m|Supersonic}} to track down Team Rocket, but it fails due to the amount of rocks and trees in the way. Rochelle calls upon her Donphan to sniff out the thieves. After locating them, Meowth complains that they were following Donphan all around the valley, and still couldn't find any agate. Rochelle explains that the Donphan is too young to find any agate, and ask for it back. Laughing at the thought of returning a Pokémon, James sends out {{TP|James|Victreebel}} and Jessie sends out {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}}. Brock tries using Onix again, but it is defeated by Victreebel. Misty uses {{TP|Misty|Poliwag|Politoed}} and Ash uses Heracross, who then defeat Victreebel and Arbok, respectively. Pikachu zaps Team Rocket, causing them to blast off again.


Rochelle says that, because they rescued her Donphan, that she wished she could repay them. Ash replies by requesting a battle. Ash chooses what appears to be the most experienced Donphan, and battles it with Heracross, holding his own though ultimately being defeated with a {{m|Rollout}}.
Rochelle says that, because they rescued her Donphan, that she wished she could repay them. Ash replies by requesting a battle. Ash chooses what appears to be the most experienced Donphan, and battles it with Heracross, holding his own though ultimately being defeated with a {{m|Rollout}}.
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Misty asks Ash if he feels disappointed about losing. Ash reflects on his rescuing of Totodile, capturing of Heracross, and battling of Donphan, and replies "Disappointed? No way! I can't wait to see what else is waiting for us out here in the wild west!"
Misty asks Ash if he feels disappointed about losing. Ash reflects on his rescuing of Totodile, capturing of Heracross, and battling of Donphan, and replies "Disappointed? No way! I can't wait to see what else is waiting for us out here in the wild west!"


==Major Events==
==Major events==
* {{Ash}} battles {{Gary}} and loses.
* {{Ash}} battles {{Gary}} and loses.
* {{Ash}} and {{Ashfr|pals}} journey to the [[Johto]] region.
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} journey to the [[Johto]] [[region]].
* [[Brock]] rejoins the group.
* [[Brock]] rejoins the group.
* {{Tracey}} leaves the group.
* {{Tracey}} leaves the group.
* {{Ash}} captures a {{AP|Heracross}}.
* {{Ash}} {{pkmn2|caught|catches}} a {{AP|Heracross}}.
==Debuts==
 
===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Professor Elm]]
* [[Professor Elm]]
===Pokémon Debuts===
 
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Heracross}}
* {{p|Heracross}}
* {{p|Totodile}}
* {{p|Totodile}}
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* {{p|Chikorita}}
* {{p|Chikorita}}
* {{p|Donphan}}
* {{p|Donphan}}
==Characters==
==Characters==
===Humans===
===Humans===
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* [[Brock]]
* [[Brock]]
* {{Tracey}}
* {{Tracey}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Professor Oak]]
* {{Gary}}
* {{Gary}}
* [[Professor Oak]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Officer Jenny]]
* [[Officer Jenny]]
* [[Professor Elm]]
* [[Professor Elm]]
* [[Team Rocket]]
:*[[Jessie]]
:*[[James]]
:*{{MTR}}
* [[Woodruff]]
* [[Woodruff]]
* [[Rochelle]]
* [[Rochelle]]
===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{P|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togetic}})
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ({{OP|Ash|Bulbasaur}})
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Ash|Charizard}})
* {{p|Heracross}} ({{OP|Ash|Heracross}})
* {{p|Poliwag}} ({{OP|Misty|Politoed}})
* {{p|Arbok}} ({{OP|Jessie|Arbok}})
* {{p|Lickitung}} ({{OP|Jessie|Lickitung}})
* {{p|Weezing}} ({{OP|James|Weezing}}
* {{p|Victreebel}} ({{OP|James|Victreebel}})
* {{p|Eevee}} ({{OP|Gary|Umbreon}})
* {{p|Eevee}} ({{OP|Gary|Umbreon}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togetic}})
* {{p|Totodile}} ([[Professor Elm]]'s)
* {{p|Totodile}} ([[Professor Elm]]'s)
* {{p|Cyndaquil}} ([[Professor Elm]]'s)
* {{p|Cyndaquil}} ([[Professor Elm]]'s)
* {{p|Chikorita}} ([[Professor Elm]]'s) (Mentioned)
* {{p|Chikorita}} ([[Professor Elm]]'s) (Mentioned)
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ({{OP|Ash|Bulbasaur}})
* {{P|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Growlithe}} ({{OP|Officer Jenny|Growlithe}})
* {{p|Growlithe}} ({{OP|Officer Jenny|Growlithe}})
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Ash|Charizard}})
* {{p|Weezing}} ({{oP|James|Weezing}}
* {{p|Heracross}} ({{oP|Ash|Heracross}})
* {{p|Lickitung}} ({{OP|Jessie|Lickitung}})
* {{p|Victreebel}} ({{OP|James|Victreebel}})
* {{p|Donphan}} ([[Rochelle]]'s, multiple)
* {{p|Donphan}} ([[Rochelle]]'s, multiple)
* {{p|Arbok}} ({{oP|Jessie|Arbok}})
 
* {{p|Poliwag}} ({{OP|Misty|Politoed}})
==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* The title is a reference to "{{wp|Go West, young man}}", a quote by the American author {{wp|Horace Greeley}}.
===Errors===
===Errors===
* The back of the book states that this is the "second adventure in the brand-new Pokémon Gold and Silver series...", however, it is the first book to take place in Johto, not the second.
* The back of the book states that this is the "second adventure in the brand-new Pokémon Gold and Silver series...", however, it is the first book to take place in Johto, not the second.
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Go West, Young Ash
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ISBN: 0439200938
Published: February 2001
Publisher: Scholastic
Author: Tracey West
Preceded By: Thundershock in Pummelo Stadium
Succeeded By: Ash Ketchum, Pokémon Detective

Go West, Young Ash by Tracey West is the seventeenth book of the Pokémon Chapter Books. This book was published by Scholastic in 2001 and is 96 pages in length.

It covers the events from A Tent Situation to Roll On, Pokémon!, excluding the events of The Double Trouble Header.

Plot

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This book follows the plots of the anime episodes A Tent Situation, The Rivalry Revival, Don't Touch That 'dile , A Sappy Ending, and Roll On, Pokémon!.

Blurb

Let the adventure begin! Ash, Pikachu, and friends travel through the deep, dark forest on their way to the Wild West. Along the way, there's a theft, a rescue, and a mystery to solve. And never-before-seen Pokémon to discover. It's the next level of Pokémon action!

A Tent Situation

The book begins with Professor Oak welcoming Ash and his friends back from their journey to the Orange Islands. Tracey, excited to meet the professor at last, begins shaking his hand, asking to show him his reports, but Professor Oak politely asks to do it later, while requesting the GS Ball from Ash, who hands it over.

Just then, a familiar voice calls Ash from behind. Ash knows who it is—Gary Oak, his biggest rival. After a short argument, Ash challenges Gary to a battle.

The Rivalry Revival

Outside, the battle begins. Ash sends out Pikachu, whereas Gary starts off with Eevee. Pikachu starts off with a Quick Attack, which Eevee counters easily with Reflect. In the audience, Tracey comments that Eevee's Reflect managed to keep out all the damage, while usually it only prevented half. Misty comments that Eevee must be strong.

Back in the battle, Pikachu uses its Thunderbolt, only to be met with Eevee's Double Team. Eevee then uses Take Down, which Pikachu avoids with Agility. Ash commands Pikachu to use Thunder, but Pikachu is KO'd by a Skull Bash before it can respond. Gary congratulates Eevee, while Ash promises Pikachu that they'll win next time.

At sundown, Ash is ready for another battle, but Gary is nowhere to be found. Ash questions Professor Oak about his whereabouts, but he is too busy trying to get the GS Ball open. When he does answer, he says that Gary had gone west to compete in the Johto Pokémon League. Excited by this news, Ash decides to go to Johto as well. Brock and Misty decide to go with him, while Tracey wants to stay back and help Professor Oak. The Professor asks them to give the GS Ball to Kurt while they're there, because "If anyone can figure out how to open the GS Ball, he can."

Professor Oak gives Ash a new Pokédex, explaining that there are new Pokémon in the Johto region. Happily, Ash and his friends set off to their first destination—New Bark Town.

Don't Touch That 'dile

Soon, Ash and the group are lost inside thick fog. Ash and Misty have an argument, while Brock complains that they are "Worse than ever".

Suddenly, Pikachu runs off. Surprised, Ash and the gang run after it, All of them stop when they see a mysterious Pokémon inside a bubble. Then the bubble pops, and it runs away. Ash and his friends, stunned by the Pokémon, remember that they are lost. However, the fog lifts, and in front of them, they see their destination—New Bark Town.

Ash rushes into the Pokémon Center to register for the Johto League, but finds out that Nurse Joy, who was supposed to register him, was at Professor Elm's lab. The group runs there.

Upon entrance, they see Officer Jenny. When she notices the group, she tells them that they will have to leave, as she is running an investigation on a stolen Pokémon. Ash offers to help, saying that they had experience with certain Pokémon thieves. Officer Jenny agrees, and walks them into the lab, where Elm and Joy are. Elm says that a first partner Pokémon was stolen. He shows them the Johto first partner Pokémon. Chikorita (which another Trainer had taken as his first partner Pokémon), Cyndaquil (which a Trainer was getting tomorrow), and the stolen Pokémon, Totodile.

Right at that moment, a police officer comes in and tells Jenny that they found tracks. Jenny calls out Growlithe to sniff the tracks and find the thieves. Ash tells Pikachu to help it.

Soon, the thieves are found—Jessie, James, and Meowth, otherwise known as Team Rocket! They are busy trying to get Totodile out of Jessie's hair—literally. Then the notice Ash's group, and run. Ash sends out Bulbasaur, who uses Vine Whip to trip Team Rocket. James retaliates by releasing his Weezing, who begins pouring out a Smokescreen. Ash calls on Charizard to flap its wings to clear the smoke. Bulbasaur then uses its Vine Whip to slice off the chunk of Jessie's hair with Totodile on it. Team Rocket begins fighting because Jessie "let it get away" and Meowth "didn't do anything about it. Seeing their chances, Pikachu, Charizard, Totodile, and Bulbasaur attack Team Rocket, sending them blasting off again, with Totodile back in good hands and Ash ready to register for the League.

A Sappy Ending

After Joy registers Ash in the Johto League, he and the rest of the gang set off for the nearest Gym in Violet City.

As they hike, they begin noticing that the trees look drained as opposed to the ones they passed earlier, which were full of life. Brock comments that something must be eating the trees. Pikachu then notices something—a Bug-type Pokémon drinking tree sap, which freaks Misty out. Ash consults his Pokédex, which says that the Pokémon was a Heracross. Ash decides to catch it, and is about to throw a Poké Ball at it, when a man named Woodruff appears and says that capturing the Heracross would upset the peaceful balance of the forest. Ash doesn't think that the Heracross look too peaceful, until a Butterfree lands next to the Heracross, who lets it drink with it.

Misty wonders why the trees are so dry if the forest is balanced. Woodruff replies that another group of Pokémon was invading the forest. Brock asks what kind of Pokémon it is. As if to answer him, Pikachu points at another swarm of Bug Pokémon—Pinsir. After scaring the Butterfree away, the Pinsir begin scaling the trees. Misty calls out to the Heracross to stop them, but Woodruff says that while the Heracross were certainly powerful enough, they were too good-natured to do so. Brock realizes that the reason the trees are dried up is because the Pinsir invade the new trees, Heracross and Butterfree must then drink from trees they already drunk from.

Just then, they notice a Butterfree and Heracross being attacked by three Pinsir. Ash, angry at the three- on two odds, calls on Bulbasaur and Pikachu, who drive away the Pinsir. Woodruff then asks them to go find out why the Pinsir were invading. They arrive at a valley dividing the Heracross forest and the Pinsir forest, and Woodruff remarks that the bridge was cut. However, a Heracross that was following the group breaks down a tree for the gang to walk across. When they arrive at the Pinsir forest, they see a mechanical Pinsir operated by Team Rocket stealing sap from the trees. Pikachu blasts it, but the machine absorbs the blast and uses it to paralyze Ash's gang. Just then, the Heracross that was following them fights and defeats the Pinsir, saving Ash and friends. Ash and his friends decide to keep going, but Heracross decides to go with them, allowing Ash to catch it.

Roll On, Pokémon!

Ash and his friends have to cross a valley to get to Violet City. On their way, however, is a baby Donphan. Ash, excited, wants to catch it, but Brock says that a baby like that must be raised by an experienced breeder like himself. He sends out Onix to fight it, but it is quickly defeated. Ash decides it's his turn and send out Heracross to battle it, but is stopped by a woman named Rochelle, who says that the Donphan is hers. Brock notices her necklace, and Rochelle says that it was made of agate, which her Donphan were trained to find around the valley. She leaves, telling the group not to fight any more Donphan.

They are unaware of Team Rocket listening nearby, thrilled by the thought of agate. They conclude that in order to find the agate, they must capture a Donphan. They swoop down on Rochelle and her baby Donphan and catch it in a net.

The group, hearing Rochelle's distress cries, run back over to help her. Brock tries to use Zubat's Supersonic to track down Team Rocket, but it fails due to the amount of rocks and trees in the way. Rochelle calls upon her Donphan to sniff out the thieves. After locating them, Meowth complains that they were following Donphan all around the valley, and still couldn't find any agate. Rochelle explains that the Donphan is too young to find any agate, and ask for it back. Laughing at the thought of returning a Pokémon, James sends out Victreebel and Jessie sends out Arbok. Brock tries using Onix again, but it is defeated by Victreebel. Misty uses Poliwag and Ash uses Heracross, who then defeat Victreebel and Arbok, respectively. Pikachu zaps Team Rocket, causing them to blast off again.

Rochelle says that, because they rescued her Donphan, that she wished she could repay them. Ash replies by requesting a battle. Ash chooses what appears to be the most experienced Donphan, and battles it with Heracross, holding his own though ultimately being defeated with a Rollout.

Misty asks Ash if he feels disappointed about losing. Ash reflects on his rescuing of Totodile, capturing of Heracross, and battling of Donphan, and replies "Disappointed? No way! I can't wait to see what else is waiting for us out here in the wild west!"

Major events

Debuts

Humans

Pokémon debuts

Characters

Humans

Pokémon

Trivia

Errors

  • The back of the book states that this is the "second adventure in the brand-new Pokémon Gold and Silver series...", however, it is the first book to take place in Johto, not the second.


Pokémon animated series novelizations
Indigo League: I Choose You! • Island of the Giant Pokémon • Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon • Night in the Haunted Tower
Team Rocket Blasts Off! • Charizard, Go! • Splashdown in Cerulean City • Return of the Squirtle Squad
Adventures in
the Orange Islands: 		Journey to the Orange Islands • Secret of the Pink Pokémon • The Four-Star Challenge • Scyther, Heart of a Champion
Race to Danger • Talent Showdown • Psyduck Ducks Out • Thundershock in Pummelo Stadium
The Johto Journeys: Go West, Young Ash • Ash Ketchum, Pokémon Detective • Prepare for Trouble • Battle for the Zephyr Badge
The Chikorita Challenge • All Fired Up • Ash to the Rescue • Secrets of the GS Ball • Prize Pokémon
Teaming Up With Totodile • Tough Enough • Winner Takes All
Ruby and Sapphire: Haunted! • Phantom Unmasked • Team Rocket Truce • Celebi Rescue • Grovyle Trouble • Deoxys in Danger
Diamond and Pearl: Pokémon Academy • The Lost Riolu • Coal Badge Battle • World of Sinnoh
Movies: The Art of Pokémon The First Movie • The Art of Pokémon the Movie 2000 • The Art of Pokémon the Movie 3: Spell of the Unown
Mewtwo Strikes Back • Mewtwo Returns • Pokémon the Movie 2000 • Pokémon the Movie 3 • Pokémon 4Ever
Destiny Deoxys • Lucario and the Mystery of Mew • Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea • The Rise of Darkrai
Pikachu's Vacation • Pikachu's Rescue Adventure • Pikachu and Pichu


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