The Dawn of Time

Name: The Dawn of Time
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781510766600
Price: 24.99 NZD
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An Unofficial Graphic Novel for Minecrafters

By Cara J. Stevens

Series: The Magic Portal

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The Dawn of Time by Cara J. Stevens, a delightful addition to Children's Books, follows a young protagonist who embarks on a thrilling adventure through a prehistoric world. Navigating friendships and challenges, they uncover secrets and learn invaluable lessons about bravery and teamwork. This engaging story provides young readers with an imaginative journey full of excitement and discovery.
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The Dawn of Time

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Age range 8 to 12

The first book in an all-new graphic novel series for Minecrafters - The Magic Portal!

In a world where combat games are the key to survival, two rivals get accidentally sucked into a portal that brings them back in time to the very beginning of The End. There, they uncover the ancient secrets of an Enderman's unusual behaviour. In order to get back home and share this valuable knowledge, Keri and Omar must guide the Endermen to carry out their plan to build the End Portal. The problem is, the Endermen aren't so keen on following the plans Keri and Omar have laid out for them. In fact, if they're not careful, they'll find out just how hostile an Enderman can get. Will Keri learn to trust Omar? Can these two enemies find a way to get along long enough to hatch a plan, convince the Endermen to build the End Portal, and return home without making any waves in their future timeline?

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The Dawn of Time

Age range 8 to 12The first book in an all-new graphic novel series for Minecrafters - The Magic Portal!In a world where combat games are the key to survival, two rivals get accidentally sucked into a portal that brings them back in time to the very beginning of The End. There, they uncover the ancient secrets of an Enderman's unusual...

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781510766600

Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 January 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Sky Pony Press

Illustration: Color illustrations throughout

Contributors:

Illustrated by Sam Needham

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 181g

Pages: 192

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Cara J. Stevens Children's Books Graphic Novels Series: The Magic Portal

About the Author

Cara J. Stevens has written more than thirty books for kids, including Revenge of the Zombie Monks, The Ender Eye Prophecy, and the Unofficial Battle Station Prime series. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband, two kids, and a small, fluffy dog named Oliver.

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