| Title | : | Minecraft: The Shipwreck (Official Mincraft Novels, #6) |
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| ISBN | : | 0399180788 |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9780399180781 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages | : | 368 |
| Publication | : | First published November 3, 2020 |
Jake Thomas is always the new kid. His family moves so much for his dad’s work that it’s easier to keep his head down and not get attached to anyone. He’ll be gone in a few months anyway. But when they end up in Los Angeles, Dad promises this will be the last time they move. The Pacific Crest Apartments are home now . . . which means it's time for Jake to finally make friends.
Jake isn’t sure he should count the two kids he meets at the apartment’s community center as friends, though. Tank Vuong is a large and intimidating boy who hangs with a tough crowd, and Emily Quesada is a fashionista who’s quick with a sarcastic remark. But when he discovers an old computer lab in a forgotten corner of the community center, with a strange Minecraft server containing cryptic riddles, he realizes he's going to need help cracking the code—because at the end of the summer, the community center will be demolished, and all hope of solving the mystery will go with it. Following the hints left by an enigmatic figure known as The Wizard, the trio journeys into the dangerous depths of the ocean, where uncanny creatures lurk and untold treasure awaits. . . .
Minecraft: The Shipwreck (Official Mincraft Novels, #6) Reviews
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This book isn't given as much credit as it deserves!!! I went into this book expecting another huge spin-off type story, but to my delight, it came out with a refreshing story about breaking stereotypes and staying true to you. The book portrayed everything in such a new and fantastic way, and I was in love with each and every character by the end! The twist was so exciting, and I had so much fun with such a satisfying ending. Woohoo!
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This story was amazing! At first, I thought it was gonna be one of those stories that focused on three different "mini-stories", but as the story progressed, I realized that they were all connected! The adventure was thrilling, and everyone felt relatable to me. This is by far one of my favorite books of the series. :)
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This book is absolutely 💯 % amazing! And it’s not ALL about Minecraft either! Love it so much!
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This book was very different from the other Minecraft novels I’ve read so far because this book takes place in the real world. I entered this book kinda worried that I wouldn’t enjoy it (just coming from reading The Island and The Mountain, my favorite of the novels so far), but it wasn’t that bad. I thought that it felt a little odd reading about characters playing the game Minecraft, but there were a few times I forgot this book DID take place in the real world. And like the book kept stating, “I forgot the real world even existed”. The things that took place did feel a little TOO convenient and set up, and everything felt described to be more dramatic than it really was. I would have rated this book as 3 stars, but decided to give it one extra since this book isn’t exactly aimed towards my age group anyway. But it still was a interesting book to read and kept me wondering what was going to happen next.
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pretty good. i now want to take some of the game stuff in this book, like the riddles, and use it on my realm.
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Jake and his father have moved around quite a bit after the death of his mother. His father is a project manager who oversees renovation of public housing complexes, and their latest move has landed them in a somewhat rough Los Angeles neighborhood that is being gentrified. While his father claims that since Jake is entering high school they will make this their final stop, Jake doesn't believe him and prefers to spend his time in the world of Minecraft rather than trying to make friends in the real world. Living in the complex is Thanh, who is Jake's age and who is called "Tank" by the group of kids he hangs around with, including Shark, who is usually up to know good, and Emily, who is ashamed of her larger family because she has friends whose lives are devoted to Instagram, YouTube, and shopping. Tank doesn't play Minecraft much, preferring only the gardening aspect of the world building, although his younger sister Viv does. Emily plays, but is ashamed of the geekiness of the pursuit. The three meet up when they are all caught after hours in a restricted area of the construction zone by a guard. Jake's father, along with community advocate and overseer Ellen Jenkins. Instead of calling the police, Mrs. Jenkins ask that the teens be remanded to her care in order to help clean up the community center that is going to be turned in fancy shops. The kids aren't thrilled, but glad not to be in more trouble. Jake has found an old version of Minecraft on the community center computers, and it involves a mystery that he hasn't been able to solve on his own. He gets Emily and Tank involved, and in between cleaning out sentimental items from Mrs. Jenkin's office, they work their way through the game. Time is not on their side, but they find an unlikely ally, as well as a surprising enemy, to their investigation of the mermaid themed world of the game and the history of the community center. Will they figure out the game before the cord is literally pulled on it?
Strengths: This was a fantasy book involving a game that makes absolutely no sense to me, but I was able to remember the story line and even characters' names, which says to me that this is really strong writing! The parts that I like best were the real life worries. Tank's concern about his father's employment and Tank's willingness to take small jobs to help the family while grappling with issues of personal identity and trying not to get sucked into a life of crime by Shark could have been a book all on its own. Emily's desire to please her friends even though she doesn't really enjoy their activities was nicely balanced at the end when her friends didn't care that her family's abode wasn't as picturesque as their own. Jake's disbelief in his father's promises was well founded, and it was good to see that his father did make progress to giving Jake more stability, and his new friend group was quirky but based on a common interest. Even the story with Mrs. Jenkins was touching. In short, this was a solid, middle grade novel with appeal for students even in high school who are fans of the video game. There are plenty of details about that, but I have to admit that I skimmed most of those!
Weaknesses: Come on, people. There are NO other reviews on Goodreads of this book? This series has been super popular in my library, and this volume is the best of the bunch. Adult librarians and teachers, go read this NOW!
What I really think: Definitely purchasing. The Shipwreck is definitely a whole grain, fiber added Pop Tart of a book! -
Wow...what a beautiful story! It totally exudes vibes of Ready Player One/Two and the remake of Jumanji, but at the end of the day it's all about reconnection, acceptance and identity. Each of the three main characters (Jake, Tank and Emily) are grade-schoolers and complete opposites in real life. However, a chance encounter lands them in a sort of community service project where they have to help clean up an old lady's (Mrs. Jenkins./Ellen) community home. It's there where they together stumble upon a computer interface loaded with...none other than Minecraft! Their adventures together prove that opposites definitely attract.
Their home lives are very interesting also, and I'm sure kids everywhere can relate. Which makes this book so fascinating and good for parent/child relationships. -
Great book! I thoroughly enjoyed it. I do feel a few of the plot points were -too- convenient and coincidental to feel realistic in any way but I enjoyed the story regardless! It definitely captures the feeling of what it's like to create these kinds of big adventures in Minecraft. I also greatly appreciated that it showed that there's no"right" way to enjoy the game. It has someone who just enjoys farming, someone who enjoys redstone even if they aren't a genius at it, someone who enjoys pve. It's lovely to see that instead of a character who is perfect at everything in the game.
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This book was fine. It has a good story just not as Minecrafty as the other ones.
My favorites in order:
#1 The Crash ★★★★★
#2 The End ★★★★★
#3 The Island ★★★★★
#4 The Voyage ★★★★☆
#5 The Shipwreck ★★★★☆
#6 The Lost Journals ★★★☆☆ -
This was a great read; the kiddo loved it. Each of these books has something unique and fun, so many great stories to tell in this universe. The out-of-game storyline is the focus in this book and the characters are genuinely folks you want to root for. Better executed than "The Dragon" (which wasn't bad by any stretch, but the connections and characters here are more developed).
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This book hit me in the feels. The characters were very likable, and it actually made me tear up towards the end. It’s a story about the difficulty of being a kid and young teen, making friends, parent/child relationships, and bonding with people over Minecraft. What could be better?
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La miglior storia di minecraft che abbia letto fino ad ora. Il libro è un misto di argomenti che combaciano perfettamente tra loro, come l'adolescenza, l'insicurezza, il bullismo, i problemi in famiglia e l'amicizia. Un opera d'arte.
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This was a family read aloud. The boys loved it, age 8 and 11. I did too! Best of the series I'd say.
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Minecraft books are really cool and I don't think I will ever get board of them. This was a fun book and I think all Minecraft fans should read it.
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This was a great book! Nice adventure components, things like that. Also not a huge downer like Minecraft: The Crash.
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Great story with dynamic characters.
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It was a really good book! This Minecraft series of similar novels has always been equally surprising. I love playing Minecraft and getting to read a Minecraft novel for entertainment.
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SM
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It was a cute story about friendship but we wished it had more Minecraft.
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This book was AMAZING!!!! All I can say is that it definitely belongs the place.on my favorites. Also if you have enjoyed the Darkdeep trilogy then you will love this book just like I did!😀.
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This is my favorite of them all!
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I love how they are ,like,playing minecraft.
