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  • Minecraft: The Island (Narrated by Jack Black)

  • An Official Minecraft Novel
  • By: Max Brooks
  • Narrated by: Jack Black
  • Length: 6 hrs and 17 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (3,246 ratings)

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Minecraft: The Island (Narrated by Jack Black)

By: Max Brooks
Narrated by: Jack Black
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Publisher's summary

The first official Minecraft novel! In the tradition of iconic adventures like Robinson Crusoe and Treasure Island, the number one New York Times best-selling author of World War Z tells the story of a hero - stranded in the world of Minecraft - who must unravel the secrets of a mysterious island in order to survive.

Washed up on a beach, the lone castaway looks around the shore. Where am I? Who am I? And why is everything made of blocks? But there isn't much time to soak up the sun. It's getting dark, and there's a strange new world to explore!

The top priority is finding food. The next is not becoming food. Because there are others out there on the island...like the horde of zombies that appear after night falls. Crafting a way out of this mess is a challenge like no other. Who could build a home while running from exploding creepers, armed skeletons, and an unstoppable tide of hot lava? Especially with no help except for a few makeshift tools and sage advice from an unlikely friend: a cow.

In this world, the rules don't always make sense, but courage and creativity go a long way. There are forests to explore, hidden underground tunnels to loot, and undead mobs to defeat. Only then will the secrets of the island be revealed.

Two editions, two narrators, one thrilling story. Enjoy this version read by Jack Black, and then be sure to check out the other available version narrated by Samira Wiley.
©2017 Max Brooks (P)2017 Random House Audio

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Amazing....

The best Minecraft novel I've ever listened to. iv e listened to it 10 times!!!!😀😀😀

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Jack Black slays narration

Jack Black makes this story a treat for kids and adults alike. My 6 and 4 year olds love Minecraft and they can’t get enough of this story. They have listened to it at least 10 times all the way through and continue to ask for it. My husband and I both enjoyed listening to it as well. If your kid likes Minecraft- you can’t go wrong with this story!

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story10/10 characters 10/10 flaws 3/10

I can't even_begin_to_say_how_great_this_story_is

with_jack_black_being_the_narrorator_its just the greatest story I've ever heard and that_ending was_amazing. thank_you_max_brooks._i_hope_i_never_forget_this_story.

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Amazing the best Minecraft story ever

Jack black did an amazing job I’ve never read the book at this time I assume it’s a bit different but I’m defiantly going to buy it now

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Great book!

I loved the adventure in this book. It was very exciting and there are some really good life lessons in it.

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honestly surprised

This book was way better than I thought it was going to be, super suspenseful and action packed.

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That is the best audio book I have ever heard in my whole life that is from my nine-year-old twin boys

They love the stories they thought Jack Black did a great job! We hope there’s a second one coming soon

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Great book for kids and adults.

I love the book and it is very accurate information about Minecraft but he made a continuity mistake with him saying "after the creeper attack" even though he hadn't known what it was called. But over all it is my favorite book of all tiiime.

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A Must-Read for minecraft lovers

I'm gonna be 100% honest. I started listening to this as a joke, but the story is amazing and the performance of Jack Black is hysterical. I am simply in love with this novel. It can cary on sometimes and as someone who has played minecraft since the Alpha, I got aggrivated by how long it took the protagonist to make discoveries. but this book holds many great references and morals for adults and young'uns alike.

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