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Minecraft: The Island

An Official Minecraft Novel
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Minecraft: The Island by Max Brooks takes readers on a thrilling journey through the world of Minecraft. The protagonist finds themselves mysteriously stranded on a cube-shaped island. They must quickly adapt to the mechanics of this strange land, learning to survive and thrive while encountering various challenges and unexpected allies. The tale is both an adventure and a discovery of self-reliance and creativity in a blocky, unpredictable environment.
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You might enjoy this book if you love thrilling survival stories with a creative twist. Set in the imaginative world of Minecraft, it seamlessly blends adventure, resourcefulness and humour, appealing to fans of both gaming and fantasy storytelling. This tale of perseverance and discovery offers a fun and engaging exploration of problem-solving and adaptability in a blocky universe.

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Minecraft: The Island

The first official Minecraft novel by bestselling author, Max Brooks

A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

Be immersed in the Minecraft universe for the first time in a thrilling new adventure like no other!

The first official Minecraft novel by bestselling author, Max Brooks

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The first official Minecraft novel by bestselling author, Max Brooks

A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

Be immersed in the Minecraft universe for the first time in a thrilling new adventure like no other!

Minecraft: The Island tells the story of a new hero stranded in the world of Minecraft, who must survive the harsh, unfamiliar environment and unravel the secrets of the island.

Washed up on a beach, the lone castaway looks around the shore. Where am I? Who am I? And why is everything made of blocks? But there isn't much time to soak up the sun. It's getting dark, and there's a strange new world to explore!

The top priority is finding food. The next is not becoming food. Because there are others out there on the island... like the horde of zombies that appear after night falls. Crafting a way out of this mess is a challenge like no other. Who could build a home while running from exploding creepers, armed skeletons, and an unstoppable tide of hot lava? Especially with no help except for a few makeshift tools and sage advice from an unlikely friend β€” a cow.

In this world, the rules don't always make sense, but courage and creativity go a long way. There are forests to explore, hidden underground tunnels to loot, and undead mobs to defeat. Only then will the secrets of the island be revealed.

From bestselling author Max Brooks also comes the long-awaited epic conclusion to the Minecraft trilogy, Minecraft: The Village, coming out in October 2023.

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The novel, with its immersive journey into the Minecraft universe, has been praised for being a thrilling adventure that keeps readers engaged. With Max Brooks, known for his bestselling World War Z, crafting the story, it is heralded as an adventurous page-turner perfect for game-loving young readers. Parents and readers alike find it a fantastic addition to the Minecraft franchise, sparking excitement amongst its target audience.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781784758653

Publisher: Cornerstone

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 September 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Arrow Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 202g

Pages: 288

About the Author

Max Brooks is a senior nonresident fellow at the Modern War Institute at West Point and the Atlantic Council's Brent Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security. His bestselling books include Minecraft- The Island, Minecraft- The Mountain, The Zombie Survival Guide, Devolution, and World War Z, which was adapted into a 2013 movie starring Brad Pitt. His graphic novels include the #1 New York Times bestseller The Harlem Hellfighters.

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