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iPlates Volume 1: Zeniff, Abinadi, Alma, and Ammon: Book of Mormon Comics (iPlates: Book of Mormon Comics) Kindle Edition

by Stephen Carter (Author), Jett Atwood (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 42 ratings
Vowing to reclaim the land of his fathers, Zeniff leads a company of Nephites deep into Lamanite territory. But the Lamanites have other plans for them. Can Zeniff defend his city against the Lamanite armies? Will his ambitious son Noah seize the crown? Can the prophet Abinadi save the city from its own wickedness? Adventure, war, betrayal, and redemption await you in iPlates Volume 1, an award-winning comic series based on the Book of Mormon.

An exciting way to introduce kids to the Book of Mormon. This collection also includes stories from Ammon and Alma's lives.
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  1. Reading age
    5 - 16 years
  2. Print length
    68 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    2 - 12
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  6. Publication date
    October 6, 2014
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"Not only does Joe insist I read a chapter of [iPlates] to him each night, he then ... reads the whole shebang himself." Doug Gibson, Ogden Standard-Examiner

"This book was awesome. I even took it to school and showed it to some of my friends. I might even like reading scriptures if I could read them all this way. I can't wait for the next one."Jeffrey M, age 11, hater of scripture study.

iPlates "piqued my grumpy tween into devouring a scripture story and raving about it to his friends. No joke." Tracy McKay, Dandelionmama.com

"A story a prepubescent boy would love, with plenty of blood and piles of arms and made up Nephite curse replacements. iPlates would be the perfect baptism gift for an eight-year-old boy." Shelah Mastny Miner, Shelah Books It

"9-year-old daughter DEVOURED Stephen Carter's super excellent Book of Mormon comic book iPlates. Wish I'd had a copy to give to my nephew at his baptism last week. Highly recommended for 7 - 12+." Joanna Brooks, author of The Book of Mormon Girl

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I admit it--I used to think the Book of Mormon was boring.
OK, the war stuff was cool: I liked the parts where the Lamanites get shish kebabed in the spiked trenches, and when Teancum uses his mad ninja skillz to assassinate Amalickiah. And who can forget the scene where Shiz attempts a one-man zombie uprising after Coriantumr cuts off his head!
But I still had a hard time connecting with the characters. I never knew what motivated them. Why was Nephi righteous? Why was King Noah wicked?  Did Chemish really have nothing interesting to say about his life? Maybe I missed the class on Book of Mormon characters at EFY.
Writing the iPlates gave me the chance to really dig into these character's heads--to see their human side, to understand what kind of struggles they might have gone through. And it worked! I actually got so attached to Abinadi that I teared up when (spoiler alert for all those naughty people who haven't actually read the Book of Mormon) I wrote his martyrdom scene.
This collection is best described as historical fiction--with an emphasis on the fiction. So don't go telling your Sunday school teacher that (spoiler alert) Abinadi's disguise of choice was an afro wig. It ain't so. I use actual Book of Mormon events to structure the stories, but I make up most of the stuff in between.
With that in mind, sit back and enjoy the iPlates--featuring 100 percent of the Book of Mormon's violence, tons of bonus character development, and a dollop of preaching big enough to keep your mom happy.

And then check out the book this stuff is based on. It's pretty interesting.

--Stephen Carter

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00O90TP6C
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 6, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 27.7 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 68 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 2 - 12
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 - 16 years
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 out of 5 stars 42 ratings

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Customers find the book entertaining, with one mentioning that the art and words are engaging and fun, while another notes the outstanding humor.

"...patterns and attitudes for people from 600-300 BC, but it does make it more entertaining - and possibly a bit more readable for just plain folks...." Read more

"...The illustrations and the wording of the story are captivating and fun...." Read more

"...but they've done so in a thoughtful and respectful way, and the result is engaging and a lot of fun." Read more

"...I have found that I also enjoy it. The art and words are engaging and fun. I look forward to future installments from the Book of Mormon saga." Read more

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Customers appreciate the storyline of the book, with several noting the author's great job adapting the stories, and one customer highlighting how the themes and meanings are relevant to today's world.

"...The illustrations and the wording of the story are captivating and fun...." Read more

"...The authors have done a great job of adapting the stories to this format...." Read more

"...I ended up reading all of this in a single sitting. The text can be very entertaining (pop references abound) but the themes and meanings behind..." Read more

"Love the storyline... But kind of wished it stayed true to the book of Mormon. Instead of developing their own versions...." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Mormonyoyoman
    5.0 out of 5 stars Irreverent AND reverent makes for better accuracy and storytelling
    Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2015
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    A great effort for a first issue or three! I see some improvement towards the third, so I fully expect the next volume to be even better.

    It can be a bit discomforting, using 21st century speech patterns and attitudes for people from 600-300 BC, but it does make it more entertaining - and possibly a bit more readable for just plain folks. The art, nicely inspired by (but not swiped from) Eisner, combines cartoony stylizing with realistic expression of character and action.

    Oddly enough, though less "orthodox" than Mike Allred's gorgeous Book of Mormon graphic novel(s), this adaptation actually evokes the spirit and tension of the original sources. Future movie adaptations should take note!
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  • Em.C
    5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely enjoyable
    Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2012
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    iPlates is one of the best purchases I've made in a while. The illustrations and the wording of the story are captivating and fun. This is definitely something that anyone can enjoy no matter how many times they've fallen asleep on their scriptures. I'd recommend this for any age.

    Remarkably done. Bravo Stephen and Jeff!!

    Update: 11.26.12
    I have enjoyed this so much I have now started buying it as a Christmas gift for others. Anyone who has been on the edge about buying their own set of iPlates should stop thinking about it, buy one for themselves, and then buy one for someone else!
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  • DJR
    5.0 out of 5 stars The authors have done a great job of adapting the stories to this format
    Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2014
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    My 8 year old loves this; his copy is worn and dogeared. The authors have done a great job of adapting the stories to this format. In doing so they've naturally taken some dramatic license, but they've done so in a thoughtful and respectful way, and the result is engaging and a lot of fun.
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  • Matthew Wayde Rawls
    5.0 out of 5 stars I thoroughly enjoyed it and will be reading it again and again
    Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2015
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    I had no idea that the Book of Mormon could be so engrossing! I ended up reading all of this in a single sitting. The text can be very entertaining (pop references abound) but the themes and meanings behind these stories and their relevance to the human spirit and the meanings to life are relevant to today. Jett Attwood's animations are full of life and character and Jett excels in drawing expressions. I thoroughly enjoyed it and will be reading it again and again.
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  • Christopher Bigelow
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great comic for kids and adults
    Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2013
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    I bought this for my kids, and it has been a hit with them. I have found that I also enjoy it. The art and words are engaging and fun. I look forward to future installments from the Book of Mormon saga.
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  • J. Marker
    4.0 out of 5 stars Fun and interesting
    Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2017
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    Love the storyline... But kind of wished it stayed true to the book of Mormon. Instead of developing their own versions.
    I want my kids to have fun with learning, but not with learning a false storyline.
    So, just tell your kids its not 100% true and just enjoy the story and art.
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  • Wendys
    5.0 out of 5 stars my husband really enjoyed reading it
    Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2016
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    I bought this as a Christmas present, my husband really enjoyed reading it. Great dialogue and photos.
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  • Crooked-Neck Giraffe
    3.0 out of 5 stars Great in theory
    Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2016
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    Great in theory, but my son is more interested in the graphic novel of The Flash rather than iPlates. :-(
    Don't know why.
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