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Minecraft Battle of the Block Novel

Name: Minecraft Battle of the Block Novel
Brand: Arotahi Agency
SKU: 9780008727987
Price: 15.99 NZD
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By Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow

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Nzinga's old neighbourhood is changing fast and not for the better! First the noise starts – drilling all day, every day!Then beloved shops and homes start disappearing!Can Nzinga save her favourite street before it’s too late?Meanwhile, Phantasy Philly – Nzinga's amazing Minecraft build – is nowhere... Read More

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An official illustrated Minecraft children’s novel, new for 2026 – perfect for fans of A Minecraft Movie and for kids aged 10, 11, 12, 13 who love gaming!

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Nzinga's old neighbourhood is changing fast and not for the better!

First the noise starts – drilling all day, every day!

Then beloved shops and homes start disappearing!

Can Nzinga save her favourite street before it’s too late?

Meanwhile, Phantasy Philly – Nzinga's amazing Minecraft build – is nowhere near finished. With her cousin Jannah acting weird and refusing to help, and a huge Minecraft convention just weeks away, time is running out. Can Nzinga find her voice, bring her team together and fight for her community both in-game and in real life?

This is a story about standing up for what matters and discovering that even the quietest person can make the biggest difference.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008727987

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 November 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Farshore

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 288

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About the Author

Mojang is a games studio based in Stockholm, Sweden and was founded in 2009 by Markus Persson and Jakob Porser. Persson is also the creator of Mojang's best-selling game to date: Minecraft. The alpha version of Minecraft was launched in 2009, and the official game went on sale in 2011. Since then, over 350 million copies have been sold, making it the best-selling video game of all time. In 2025, Minecraft hit the big screen in a new movie starring Jason Momoa and Jack Black. Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow is a Philadelphia-based educator and children's book author. Her works, which center young Black and Black Muslim protagonists, have been recognized and critically praised by many trusted voices in literature, including American Library Association, School Library Journal, and NPR. Her books include Mommy's Khimar, Once Upon an Eid (anthology contributor), Your Name Is a Song, and Abdul's Story.

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