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Minecraft: The Crash

An Official Minecraft Novel
By Tracey Baptiste
Minecraft
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Minecraft: The Crash by Tracey Baptiste follows the story of a young girl named Bianca, who, after a severe accident, finds herself in a virtual world remarkably similar to Minecraft. As she navigates this digital landscape, Bianca must overcome various challenges that mirror her real-world struggles, all while working to reconnect with her life outside the game. The book blends adventure and introspection, making for an engaging read for young audiences.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy stories that blend gaming and real-life challenges, as it explores a young player's journey to recovery and resilience after a traumatic accident. The engaging plot combines the familiar world of Minecraft with themes of friendship and perseverance, making it a compelling read for children who love adventure and relatable characters.

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But consequences can’t be put off forever, as Bianca learns when she and her best friend, Lonnie, are in a terrible car crash.
Waking up in the hospital, Bianca is faced with questions she’s not equipped to answer.

The second official Minecraft tie-in novel, following the Sunday Times bestseller The Island

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The second official Minecraft tie-in novel, following the Sunday Times bestseller The Island

This official Minecraft novel is an action-packed thriller! When a new virtual-reality version of the game brings her desires and doubts to life, one player must face her fears.

Bianca has never been good at following the plan. She's more of an act-now, deal-with-the-consequences-later kind of person. But consequences can't be put off forever, as Bianca learns when she and her best friend, Lonnie, are in a terrible car crash.

Waking up in the hospital, almost paralysed by her injuries, Bianca is faced with questions she's not equipped to answer. She chooses instead to try a new virtual-reality version of Minecraft that responds to her every wish, giving her control over a world at the very moment she thought she'd lost it. As she explores this new realm, she encounters Esme and Anton, two kids who are also playing on the hospital server. The trio teams up to play through to the End, and hopefully to find Lonnie along the way.

But the road to recovery isn't without its own dangers. The kids are swarmed by mobs seemingly generated by their fears and insecurities, and now Bianca must deal with the uncertainties that have been plaguing her: Is Lonnie really in the game? And can Bianca help him to return to reality with her?

From bestselling author Max Brooks also comes the long-awaited epic conclusion to the Minecraft trilogy, Minecraft: The Village, coming out in October 2023.

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The book, written by Tracey Baptiste, is praised as an adventurous page-turner that captures the interest of young game enthusiasts. Reviews from sources like Sun highlight its appeal for children who enjoy gaming, while Ben Shephard from Good Morning Britain considers it a fantastic and genius idea for young readers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781784758660

Publisher: Cornerstone

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 May 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Arrow Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult, Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 204g

Pages: 288

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About the Author

Tracey Baptiste is the author of several works of fiction and nonfiction for children including The Jumbie series, and The Totally Gross History of Ancient Egypt. She is also a contributor to the adult horror anthology Sycorax's Daughters. Ms. Baptiste volunteers with We Need Diverse Books, The Brown Bookshelf, and I Too Arts Collective. She teaches in Lesley University's Creative Writing MFA program, and runs the editorial company Fairy Godauthor. Find her online @traceybaptiste on Twitter, @TraceyBaptisteWrites on Instagram and Facebook, or at www.traceybaptiste.com.

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