Minecraft: The Outsider

Name: Minecraft: The Outsider
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780593725535
Price: 34.0 NZD
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An Official Minecraft Novel

By Random House Worlds

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Summary

Minecraft: The Outsider follows the adventure of a young girl named Zetta, who lives in the Overworld but is different from everyone else. Struggling to fit in, she discovers a mysterious connection to the Nether. Her journey involves facing challenges, forging friendships, and embracing her unique abilities as she unravels the secrets of her own past.
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Description

The next epic adventure inspired by the world's #1 video game—Minecraft!

Uncover the truth hidden at the heart of a wondrous city in this official Minecraft novel!

Jeremy has never brewed a single potion, but he knows what it's like to be invisible. He lives in the biggest city in the Overworld, surrounded by tall buildings, redstone wonders, and tons of people. So why does he feel so lonely? Why is it so hard to find a friend?

When Jeremy's family meets a family from out in the wilderness, it looks like it's going to be the same old story. The outsiders' kid, Valda, acts like Jeremy is a helpless little baby. Sure, he's never caught a fish or fought a hostile mob, and maybe school only lets him read about crafting and never try it himself. That doesn't mean Valda has to be so rude!

But that's not the only trouble Valda's family has brought with them. They share a terrifying story—A new kind of zombie has appeared, one that can do things no zombie should be able to do—steal resources and work together to terrorize the folks who live outside The City's walls.

To stop them, Jeremy and Valda will need to put aside their differences, team up, and learn from each other's cultures—or the Overworld may never be the same!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780593725535

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 December 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Random House Inc

Edition: International edition

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 256

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Minecraft Penguin Books Random House Worlds Young Adult

About the Author

Danica Davidson is the critically acclaimed author of nineteen books for young readers, including twelve unofficial Minecrafter novels, manga art books, and the Holocaust memoir I Will Protect You, which she wrote with survivor Eva Mozes Kor. Davidson loves her dogs and cats, anime, and swinging on her swing while thinking up stories.

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