A Noob's Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior

This is fantastic; I like it quite a bit

UpdateJust finished reading. Not at all happy with the blatant cliffhanger!Original reviewFull disclosure: I’m an adult who knows absolutely nothing about Minecraft. I’m open to reading most anything, but didn’t honestly expect to like this book. And yet, I’m really enjoying it. I’m sure I’m missing out on some of the nuances and inside jokes. Knowing those, I would probably like this even more. I haven’t quite finished reading it yet, but I’m enjoying following Runt along on his adventures. I’m rooting for him. I’m even enjoying a few laughs along the way. This is something completely different for me, but it didn’t take long to get into the storyline or characters. Go, Runt!

A Noob's Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior is a Minecraft-inspired adventure story about a young villager named Runt. Runt is a noob, which means he's not very good at Minecraft. But he has big dreams of becoming a warrior and protecting his village.One day, Runt meets a mysterious stranger who gives him a powerful sword. Runt uses the sword to defeat a group of monsters and save his village. But the sword comes at a price: it drains Runt's health every time he uses it.Runt must learn to use the sword wisely if he wants to become a true warrior and protect his village from the evil forces that threaten it.My Son's ThoughtsMy son loves A Noob's Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior! He's a big fan of Minecraft, and he loves reading about Runt's adventures. He thinks Runt is a great character, and he loves the way the author writes about the Minecraft world.My son also likes that the book is funny and exciting. He says that he can't wait to read the next book in the series.

My seven-year-old read this over the course of the week; each chapter corresponds to a day of the week. He really enjoyed the book as he really enjoys Minecraft, but he does suspect that if a person doesn't know Minecraft very well, they probably wouldn't enjoy the book. He definitely wants to continue reading the rest of the books in the series. In general, he said it was easy to read (for him) but that he always wished it had more pictures.If your kid likes Minecraft and you are trying to get them to read more, this is probably a solid option!

This book is perfect for my elementary student who loves Minecraft! The illustrations are cute and have the recognizable characters. The story is a bit silly but also fun to read and the reading level is perfect for my third grader.