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Minecraft: The Island (Narrated by Jack Black): The First Official Minecraft Novel
Brought to you by Penguin.
If you love A Minecraft Movie, listen to the first official Minecraft novel, narrated by JACK BLACK.
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.
The first official Minecraft novel! In the tradition of iconic adventures like Robinson Crusoe and Treasure Island, the #1 New York Times bestselling 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 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.
Max Brooks 2017 (P) Penguin Audio 2017
If you love A Minecraft Movie, listen to the first official Minecraft novel, narrated by JACK BLACK.
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.
The first official Minecraft novel! In the tradition of iconic adventures like Robinson Crusoe and Treasure Island, the #1 New York Times bestselling 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 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.
Max Brooks 2017 (P) Penguin Audio 2017
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Published July 19, 2017
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Max Brooks
105 books7,742 followersMax Brooks is The New York Times bestselling author of The Zombie Survival Guide and World War Z. He has been called ”the Studs Terkel of zombie journalism.“
Brooks is the son of director Mel Brooks and the late actress Anne Bancroft. He is a 1994 graduate of Pitzer College. His wife, Michelle, is a screenwriter, and the couple have a son, Henry.
Brooks is the son of director Mel Brooks and the late actress Anne Bancroft. He is a 1994 graduate of Pitzer College. His wife, Michelle, is a screenwriter, and the couple have a son, Henry.
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June 8, 2025
I initially got this to try listening with my son to see how he'd do with an audiobook that didn't accompany a shorter picture book. It didn't hold his interest beyond the first chapter (but I think it would have been different if Libby had a whispersync feature like Kindle/Audible does). Normally I would DNF a book I intended to read with him when he loses interest, but I thought the sound effects were really cool and kept going with it.
Even if you are just vaguely familiar with Minecraft or not at all, it's a good story. But I think my favorite thing about it was how larger life lessons were woven throughout like Books Make the World Bigger, Never Give Up, Take Care of Your Environment So It Can Take Care of You. I'm not sure if I will continue the series, but it seems promising.
Even if you are just vaguely familiar with Minecraft or not at all, it's a good story. But I think my favorite thing about it was how larger life lessons were woven throughout like Books Make the World Bigger, Never Give Up, Take Care of Your Environment So It Can Take Care of You. I'm not sure if I will continue the series, but it seems promising.
January 23, 2026
I’ve listened through this book at least four times so I should get credit for reading it. It’s pretty interesting, but my kids absolutely love it.
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