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Liked It “The Adventures of Johnny Bunko is a great book for teens looking to go into a career or choosing a college major. This fast paced book follows Johnny Bunko as he learns the rules to a successful career. Written in manga format, this book engages readers through the comic like pictures. The...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“The Adventures of Johnny Bunko is a great book for teens looking to go into a career or choosing a college major. This fast paced book follows Johnny Bunko as he learns the rules to a successful career. Written in manga format, this book engages readers through the comic like pictures. The format allows a quick read full of information.
Lisa N wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
I found this book to be a refreshing way to show readers how to succeed in the “real world”. During the story we learn Johnny’s father wants him to go into accounting because it is a stable career and after he “puts in his time” Johnny can do what he wants. Johnny wants to do something more creative but he follows his dad’s advice. For students leaving high school, deciding what major or career path to pursue can be challenging. The conversation Johnny and his dad had is one a lot of high school and college aged students have with their families. Students looking to study or enter a more creative career tend to be met with more opposition then entering a “solid” field, like business or engineering. Watching Johnny progress from an accountant to a member of the marketing team shows readers that career changes and transitions can happen, if he or she is willing to put in the work.
One of my favorite pieces of advice this book gives is “persistence trumps talent.” This is one of those pieces of advice I wish I had been given when getting into my first technology job. I didn’t (and still don’t) know all the answers and all the fixes to things that break, and persistence is what makes me an asset to our school. There are many pieces of advice in this book that are pertinent to high school students.
The biggest strength about this book is that it is one of a kind. I have not come across other career advice guides for students as articulate and enjoyable as this one. It contains the right amount of information with a little entertainment. Diana, the “career advisor” is spunky and forward speaking with Johnny in sharing the rules for a successful career. Often in the book she will use easy to understand examples to prove her points. For example, when discussing “persistence trumps talent” Diana takes the marketing team to the Casino of Human Accomplishment and places her bet on the less talented but more persistent person and wins. When working with a subject that can be unappealing to high school students, like careers, Diana’s spunk and examples makes the reading feel enjoyable instead of tedious.
For quality I would give this book a 5Q. It was written in a very teen friendly manner and very easy to follow. I thought the storyline was adventurous but stayed on topic well. As for popularity, I would rate it a 3P. The manga itself will appeal to some students but once he or she starts reading it, it is a book that is hard to put down. ”
“Good for new grads and those in mid-career for a quick review of what counts.”
JP J wrote this review Tuesday, September 8 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A fresh take on job seeking. I was as jolted by this cartoon style of a business book as I was when I read "The Goal," twenty years ago.
PalatineMike wrote this review Tuesday, September 8 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
While the medium is cool, the message is also worth thinking about.”“It was pretty funny and had some great tips on career success. ”
Mariam R wrote this review Saturday, August 29 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I love that Manga!”
Bob H wrote this review Wednesday, June 17 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This is a clever graphic/manga novel which explains the 6 key points in having a successful career. Johnny Bunko isn't feeling very successful at his job. In fact, fellow employees have made "Bunko" a verb for "messing up". But one day Johnny discovers that when he snaps a set of chopsticks in half, a genie-like character named Diana appears, and helps him to realize the important factors in being successful and happy in a career. Among the best tips are to make excellent mistakes and be persistence.”
Mary S wrote this review Saturday, May 9 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Not a great book, but the format is very creative for a business/career book. A good introduction to the right-brain focus that has been introduced in our society.”
Mathieu Plourde wrote this review Friday, May 8 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This is an entertaining career guide in manga-form that gives some great advice! Johnny hates his job but doesn't know what to do about it, until the mysterious Diana shows up and helps him when he needs it most.”
Donna B wrote this review Thursday, April 2 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Great manga-style careers guide, with 6 lessons for life. A quick read that could kick-start your career thinking”
Careers and Employability Centre wrote this review Tuesday, November 18 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
