Yu Gi Oh: Millennium World Volume 3

* Bibliographic information
Takahashi, K. Yu–Gi–Oh! Millennium World Volume 3. Viz Media, 2006. ISBN: 9781421504094


* Plot Summary
After solving the Millennium Puzzle and having his soul split, half remaining in the real world and half going to the world of memory as Yu-Gi-Oh, Yugi and his friends sneak into the world of memory in ancient Egypt. They arrive in time for the return of the thief Bakura who has defeated another priest and stolen a second Millennium Item. In the earlier volumes Bakura killed one of the 6 priests of Egypt and claimed the Millennium Ring as his prize, giving him incredible power. The Pharaoh, Yu-Gi-Oh, pursues and does battle with the new, more powerful, Bakura and with the help of the remaining priests, Yugi, and his friends defeat Bakura. All is not well though as the Lord of Shadows, Zorc Necrophades, makes his presence known and revives Bakura.


* Critical Evaluation
While the subject matter is simplistic the story is exciting and the artwork does well at building the excitement of the underlying story. The artist is undeniably talented and does as much to tell the story as any of the character dialogue.


* Reader’s Annotation
Yu-Gi-Oh has just solved the Millennium Puzzle and now he must battle the very powerful Bakura.


* Information about the author
Takahashi


* Genre
Manga; Shonen Adventure, Fantasy


* Curriculum Ties, if any
N/A


* Booktalking Ideas
1) Discuss the themes of light and dark in the book.
2) Discuss the themes of teamwork in overcoming obstacles.
3) Talk about the two sides of Yugi/Yu-Gi-Oh.


* Reading Level/Interest Age
Grade 7 and Up / 13 and Up


* Challenge Issues and Defense
N/A


* Why did you include this book in your titles you selected?
I picked this one because I wanted to include Manga in my selections and Yu-Gi-Oh! is a popular series. I picked the lowest volume number I could find so I would be less confused by the story.