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Children's reading lists

8 awesome books for gaming fans

The Sword of Herobrine

A brand-new unofficial story set in the world of the game Minecraft! 
 
Arthur's sister Mallu is obsessed with Minecraft. Arthur, on the other hand, can't stand playing the game . . . but when a mysterious code sucks his sister into the Overworld, Arthur has no choice but to follow her. Arthur and Mallu must battle creepers, endermen and zombies if they're ever going to make it home. 
 
As they fight to survive in the Overworld, it becomes clear that their only hope is tied to an ancient legend. A legend about the very worst creature in the world of the game. 
 
His name? 
 
Herobrine. 
 
Disclaimer: This book is not authorized, sponsored, endorsed or licensed by Mojang AB, Microsoft Corp. or any other person or entity owning or controlling any rights to the Minecraft name, trademarks or copyrights.Minecraft is a registered trademark of Mojang Synergies AB.

Jim Anotsu has been writing since he was ten years old. As well as being a huge Minecraft fan, he loves rapping, painting and writing music. He lives with his wife and a one-eyed cat called January.

A brand-new unofficial story set in the world of the game Minecraft! 
 
Arthur's sister Mallu is obsessed with Minecraft. Arthur, on the other hand, can't stand playing the game . . . but when a mysterious code sucks his sister into the Overworld, Arthur has no choice but to follow her. Arthur and Mallu must battle creepers, endermen and zombies if they're ever going to make it home. 
 
As they fight to survive in the Overworld, it becomes clear that their only hope lies in an ancient legend. A legend about the very worst creature in the world of the game. 
 
His name? 
 
Herobrine. 
 
Disclaimer: This book is not authorized, sponsored, endorsed or licensed by Mojang AB, Microsoft Corp. or any other person or entity owning or controlling any rights to the Minecraft name, trademarks or copyrights.Minecraft is a registered trademark of Mojang Synergies AB.

Jim Anotsu

Another thrilling unofficial Overworld adventure by Minecraft fan Jim Anotsu! 
 
The Minecraft universe is being destroyed. Herobrine is getting closer to achieving his aim: total chaos across the Overworld and beyond. Meanwhile, there are rumours about a terrifying dragon capable of destroying the digital world - and perhaps even the real world too . . . 
 
Can a pair of young Minecraft fans save us all from Herobrine? Or will the nastiest creature from the Nether succeed in destroying the whole Minecraft world - and our own? 
 
 
Disclaimer: This book is not authorized, sponsored, endorsed or licensed by Mojang AB, Microsoft Corp. or any other person or entity owning or controlling any rights to the Minecraft name, trademarks or copyrights.Minecraft is a registered trademark of Mojang Synergies AB.

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