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Minecraft: Night of the Bats (Woodsword Chronicles #2)

By Mojang AB
Series: Woodsword Chronicles
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Minecraft: Night of the Bats follows the adventures of unlikely heroes who find themselves in a virtual world filled with blocks and endless possibilities. As they explore the world, they encounter mysterious caves and fluttering bats, sparking thrilling mysteries and challenges to overcome. Throughout their journey, the characters must work together to uncover secrets and face the unexpected in this exciting instalment of the Woodsword Chronicles.
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You might enjoy this book if you love adventure and are a fan of the Minecraft universe. It captures the excitement of exploring virtual worlds with friends and combines it with the thrill of unexpected challenges, making it a delightful read for young gamers and those new to the Woodsword Chronicles series.

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The Second book in the OFFICIAL Minecraft fiction series for readers age 7+

Morgan, Ash and friends are back for another adventure.

Woodsword Middle has been infested by bats, bringing chaos and disorder into Ms Minerva's classroom.

Book 2 in the first official Minecraft gaming fiction series โ€“ perfect for getting kids aged 7, 8, 9 & 10 into reading!

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The second book in the OFFICIAL Minecraft fiction series for readers aged 7+, Minecraft: Night of the Bats (Woodsword Chronicles #2), brings Morgan, Ash, and friends back for another adventure.

Woodsword Middle has been infested by bats, bringing chaos and disorder into Ms Minerva's classroom.

The friends continue to explore Doc Culpepper's virtual reality world of Minecraft, venturing beyond the safety of their castle. When they arrive at a village terrorised by a hostile mob each night, they know they must help out. But will the kids work out how to stop the mob and save the villagers? And why is Ms Minerva's classroom full of bats?

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  • Minecraft: Night of the Bats (Woodsword Chronicles #2)
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Book Details

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ISBN: 9781405293815

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 May 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Farshore

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 148.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 160g

Pages: 144

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About the Author

Nick Eliopulos is an editor and middle-grade fiction writer, based in New York. He is a huge fan of Dungeons and Dragons and, of course, Minecraft.

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