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The Boy Who Wanted a Million Emeralds An Unofficial Minecraft-Inspired Chapter Book About Greed, Goofs, and Growing Up

by Tobias Nibblewick

Book Details

Publisher:Sky Pony
Published:2015-02-03
Pages:112
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1634500903

Reading Info

Age Range:7-10

About This Book

In this fourth installment of the Minecraft Gamer’s Adventure series, Steve receives a distress call from his friends Max, Lucy, and Henry. They have found an abundance of treasure in a temple, but they can’t get out! He immediately sets off for the desert to help his friends. Once Steve gets to them, they will all be rewarded with a supply of emeralds, gold ingots, and many other rare treasures. But saving his friends and helping them extract the treasure isn’t as easy as he thinks it will be.

Our Review

When young Minecraft enthusiasts crave a new adventure, this chapter book delivers an exciting rescue mission set in a desert temple. The story follows Steve as he races to save his friends Max, Lucy, and Henry, who are trapped despite discovering valuable treasure. The narrative cleverly incorporates familiar Minecraft elements like emeralds, gold ingots, and temple exploration that will immediately resonate with players. This gaming adventure successfully translates the digital world into an accessible literary format for developing readers.

What distinguishes this installment is its emphasis on friendship and problem-solving under pressure, as Steve discovers the rescue operation is more complex than anticipated. The straightforward plot and familiar gaming terminology provide comfortable entry points for reluctant readers, while the treasure hunt premise maintains steady momentum. Children who enjoy video game stories and cooperative adventures will find this both engaging and rewarding, making it an ideal bridge between screen time and reading time.

Themes

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Juvenile Fiction