Believe it or not, games like minecraft motivate kids to read. To learn how to play, read minecraft forums and books. and there are plenty of good fiction chapters and in-between books about minecraft adventures that kids can read too.
In an article via cable, clive thompson explains: “minecraft is surrounded by a culture of literacy. the game comes with minimal instructions or tutorials, so new players immediately went looking for information on how it works. that means . . . poring over the instructional texts on minecraft wikis and “walkthrough” sites, written by players for players. or delve into printed manuals like the ultimate minecraft player’s guide or the official manual for minecraft redstone”.
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After a recent trip to the bookstore to buy some minecraft books for my kids, I thought I’d tell you about some of the best minecraft books you could buy for your own kids. (perhaps for Christmas or gifts anytime?) Because reading is reading, right?
Some of these books are guides (non-fiction), some are novels (fiction), and some are activity books.
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Diary of a Minecraft Zombie Book 1: A Scare of a Dare by Herobrine Books (SERIES) (ages 6 – 10)Short sentences with witty observations on life from the perspective of a Minecraft zombie that will crack you up. I was surprised to say the least that this was such an entertaining, funny read. Nothing scary. Just fun. Especially for Minecraft enthusiasts. (These are FREE for Kindle Unlimited subscribers!)
Crack in the Code (Minecraft Stonesword Saga #1) by Nick EliopulosIllustrated with fun fonts throughout, this adventure story takes players into the game with a new player named Nick. Unfortunately, Nick likes to change the code, which might kill them all.
Into the Game (Minecraft Woodsword Chronicles) by Nick EliopulosFirst in one of the BEST Minecraft book series, this adventure quest follows five players who are transported inside the game- and they’ll have to use all their survival and problem-solving skills to stay alive. BOXED SET of Books 1 – 4 HERE.
diary of an 8-bit warrior by cube kid, illustrated by sabotenrunt is a 12-year-old boy with real problems. he doesn’t want to be the typical villager with a boring life. he wants to be a warrior like steve. so he’s excited when his school finally accepts that the villagers might need warriors to fight off night raids. When Steve loses everything and moves in with Runt’s family, Runt hopes Steve will help him with warrior training. runt is a relatable, mostly serious character who just wants a different life, like most kids his age, and is vying for a dream opportunity. a fantastic minecraft picture book that will make a nice addition to any bookshelf!
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Escape Book The Cursed Temple (Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior) by Alain T. PuyssegurIn this choose-your-own-adventure book, you are Runt, a villager noob turned warrior. The Villagetown is in danger from the cursed king and only you can help. You’ll have to make decisions, solve riddles, problems, and puzzles in order to not die and save everyone including your best friends Breeze and Eeebs. Fantastic illustrations, a cool design, and exciting adventures make this a killer first book in a new series.
Lost in the Nether: Tales of an 8-Bit Kitten by Cube KidEeebs is a Minecraft kitten who gets lost in the Nether where he develops supernatural powers including the ability to talk. Great character development, visually appealing, and lots of action, this exciting adventure pits Eeeebs against the Endernova’s army and the Enderman…
trayaurus and the enchanted crystal by dan tdm, illustrated by doreen mulryanthis is a graphic novel by dantdm, a minecraft youtuber. my daughter didn’t love it but she gets good reviews so it’s worth considering. The story is about dantdm and trayaurus finding powerful crystals that can be used for good or evil, so it’s a big deal that denton, his archenemy, found a shard too!
The Invasion of the Overworld by Mark ChevertonGameknight999 loved ruining the game for other players (called griefing) until his father’s invention teleports him into the game. Now he’s worried what will happen if he’s killed in Minecraft – will he respawn? And he learns that the creatures in the game are really alive and he’ll have to start working with others to survive. My daughter thinks this is the best Minecraft chapter book series for kids. What do you think?
the lovely stampy book by stampy (joseph garrett), popular on youtube, there is now an official stampy book with information, games, jokes, activities and comics. this will keep minecraft addicts busy for hours!
The Ultimate Unofficial Encyclopedia for Minecrafters by Megan MillerThis unofficial guide is a big book of players’ hacks organized in an easy-to-reference encyclopedia format. This book will show readers the ins and outs of the game, how to survive and thrive, and various mods that can improve play. The book is illustrated in full color throughout, making it easy for new and experienced Minecrafters to build, fight, protect, and survive in their creative worlds.
The Minecraft Essential Handbook: An Official Mojang Book by ScholasticLearn how to find resources, make a shelter, craft tools, protect yourself from monsters and more basics in this guide to surviving Minecraft. My daughter loves this series of books!
Minecraft Redstone Handbook by ScholasticRedstone is a complex area of Minecraft where you need to know about mining, smelting, using repeaters, circuit components and circuit designs. Read tips from the game creator Notch and get ideas for amazing Redstone creations.
Minecraft Combat by ScholasticThe official Minecraft book of combat handbook will show you how to defend yourself from monsters and other players as well as set mob traps, battle out of the Nether and the End, and craft weapons.
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Minecraft Adventures: Herobrine Rises by S.D. Stuart and Steve DeWinter (fiction)Twins Josh and Andre play Minecraft in their dad’s virtual reality lab. They hack into a password-protected server created by Notch and can’t believe what they find. First in the series. The second book is The Portal. Well-rated and GREAT for reluctant readers who love Minecraft!
The Amazing Tale of Steve by Minecraft Novel (fiction)In this book, a young, inexperienced, silly underdog named Steve becomes the deciding factor in a full-scale Minecraft war.
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