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Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior #1
Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior: An Unofficial Minecraft Adventure
Book 1 of the international best-selling 8-Bit Warrior series that introduces the journal of Runt, a young Minecraft villager who dares to dream of becoming a Minecraft warrior!
The first volume of this international best-selling unofficial Minecraft adventure series begins with Runt, our 12-year-old hero, about to choose his future vocation at the Minecraftia school. His options are less than farmer, crafter, miner. But what this noob really wants is to be a warrior like his hero, Steve. So when he learns that the five best students in school that year will get the chance to start warrior training, it’s ON.
With fun text changes, full-color illustrations throughout, and shorter text blocks to reward readers balanced with longer text blocks to challenge readers, this book will get Minecraft fans off the screen and into reading!
The first volume of this international best-selling unofficial Minecraft adventure series begins with Runt, our 12-year-old hero, about to choose his future vocation at the Minecraftia school. His options are less than farmer, crafter, miner. But what this noob really wants is to be a warrior like his hero, Steve. So when he learns that the five best students in school that year will get the chance to start warrior training, it’s ON.
With fun text changes, full-color illustrations throughout, and shorter text blocks to reward readers balanced with longer text blocks to challenge readers, this book will get Minecraft fans off the screen and into reading!
256 pages, Hardcover
Published May 30, 2017
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About the author
Cube Kid
186 books499 followersCube Kid writes gaming fiction, including the Diary of a Wimpy Villager series.
When he's not writing Minecraft stories, he's chipping away at a YA SF series, set in a virtual reality MOBA.
He grew up in Alaska, where he currently resides.
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When he's not writing Minecraft stories, he's chipping away at a YA SF series, set in a virtual reality MOBA.
He grew up in Alaska, where he currently resides.
Updates:
twitter.com/kidmadeofcubes
facebook.com/kidmadeofcubes
Contact:
kidmadeofcubes@gmail.com
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March 4, 2019
Only book I'll ever enjoy that has mine craft in it
July 31, 2017
this book is so good if you like minecraft you should read this book
August 27, 2024
Okay, hear me out……
Hear me out.
We’re hearing? We’re listening? Great. Let’s get started.
This book was delightful. Consider this a true, bonafide Adult Review, if you’re looking for an objective opinion from someone who is not only 15 years above the target demographic, but does not play or even really enjoy Minecraft even a little bit.
I found this series during my weekly rounds on my library’s new books catalogue, and I thought it was so cool that kids could write their book reports on something they actually liked. But… how beneficial could it be, right? After all, this is a product of the absolutely pathetic Diary of a Wimpy Kid knockoff trend that took the Kindle store by storm in the 2010s.
Well, I’m here to tell you that there’s more than meets the eye here. Do you have a kid, a niece/nephew or a student who loves this series? Personally, I think that they’re in good hands.
Runt is such a wholesome, good-hearted protagonist who I just wanted to see succeed. His friendship with Stump feels like a genuine connection that you could see on any playground, or remember from your own childhood.
It’s not a perfect story: if I hear the word “noob” one more time, I might very well explode….. but it’s something that I bet kids look forward to reading, and that’s all that matters.
Hear me out.
We’re hearing? We’re listening? Great. Let’s get started.
This book was delightful. Consider this a true, bonafide Adult Review, if you’re looking for an objective opinion from someone who is not only 15 years above the target demographic, but does not play or even really enjoy Minecraft even a little bit.
I found this series during my weekly rounds on my library’s new books catalogue, and I thought it was so cool that kids could write their book reports on something they actually liked. But… how beneficial could it be, right? After all, this is a product of the absolutely pathetic Diary of a Wimpy Kid knockoff trend that took the Kindle store by storm in the 2010s.
Well, I’m here to tell you that there’s more than meets the eye here. Do you have a kid, a niece/nephew or a student who loves this series? Personally, I think that they’re in good hands.
Runt is such a wholesome, good-hearted protagonist who I just wanted to see succeed. His friendship with Stump feels like a genuine connection that you could see on any playground, or remember from your own childhood.
It’s not a perfect story: if I hear the word “noob” one more time, I might very well explode….. but it’s something that I bet kids look forward to reading, and that’s all that matters.
April 17, 2022
8 out of 10
Vastly entertaining book. All the characters are very well written, and this book presents a really thrilling and intriguing narrative. I loved all the illustrations and the textured pages. I loved all the Minecraft tech included in this book, and I loved how this book expanded upon that to create such a thrilling experience.
Runt is a great main character. His problems feel very important and very real despite being in this Minecraft world. All of the underlined, colored, and bolded text kept the book interesting to read and helped pace the story.
I do have the context of having read the other books in this series, and I would say that the first book is the lowest, but despite looking like some sort of Minecraft/Diary of a Wimpy Kid cash grab, this book was engaging, charming, and vastly enjoyable. This book does require some knowledge of Minecraft, but if you know about the game, I'd definitely recommend reading this book or getting this for someone who knows about the game.
Vastly entertaining book. All the characters are very well written, and this book presents a really thrilling and intriguing narrative. I loved all the illustrations and the textured pages. I loved all the Minecraft tech included in this book, and I loved how this book expanded upon that to create such a thrilling experience.
Runt is a great main character. His problems feel very important and very real despite being in this Minecraft world. All of the underlined, colored, and bolded text kept the book interesting to read and helped pace the story.
I do have the context of having read the other books in this series, and I would say that the first book is the lowest, but despite looking like some sort of Minecraft/Diary of a Wimpy Kid cash grab, this book was engaging, charming, and vastly enjoyable. This book does require some knowledge of Minecraft, but if you know about the game, I'd definitely recommend reading this book or getting this for someone who knows about the game.
May 17, 2016
Review: Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior: An Unofficial Minecraft Adventure by Cube Kid
I chose to review this book because three of my grandsons (11, 9, 7) are serious Minecraft addicts, and I encourage them to enjoy reading as well. I found it an enjoyable read because "Runt" is really an appealing character, and universal: a 12-year-old in a tiny, frequently besieged village, who must face the decision of his future--irregardless of his parents' intention or society's opprobrium. In a sense, Runt stands on the threshold of a Hero's Quest, and this young man is full-on "go."
I chose to review this book because three of my grandsons (11, 9, 7) are serious Minecraft addicts, and I encourage them to enjoy reading as well. I found it an enjoyable read because "Runt" is really an appealing character, and universal: a 12-year-old in a tiny, frequently besieged village, who must face the decision of his future--irregardless of his parents' intention or society's opprobrium. In a sense, Runt stands on the threshold of a Hero's Quest, and this young man is full-on "go."
February 24, 2019
it ends on a cliffhanger which tempts me to get another book. but I already have the second book so ha ha ha. its really exciting and I think that who ever reads this review should get it. especially if you play minecraft.
June 6, 2016
This book was pretty amazing! The art work of the Mobs were my favourite!
The storyline was really interesting and I like the characters! Overall this book was pretty awesome and I'm definitely going to get the next book in the series!
The storyline was really interesting and I like the characters! Overall this book was pretty awesome and I'm definitely going to get the next book in the series!
August 2, 2016
LEGENDARY!!!!!!!!!
February 24, 2023
Si se pudieran dar seis estrellas, se las daría. Este libro no es solo una obra infantil, es un viaje, una experiencia única de redescubrirse a uno mismo, redescubrir la felicidad, la diversión y la simplicidad de la infancia
Diario de un aldeano pringao no es un libro, es EL libro. Si eres adulto, niño, gamer o no, es una obra que va a dar un giro de ciento ochenta grados a tu pensamiento y te hará replantearte qué es ser una persona.
Diario de un aldeano pringao no es un libro, es EL libro. Si eres adulto, niño, gamer o no, es una obra que va a dar un giro de ciento ochenta grados a tu pensamiento y te hará replantearte qué es ser una persona.
May 20, 2022
For someone who has never played Minecraft, this book is incredible! I love how Cube Kid provides context to Minecraftia (for people like me) and Runt's character development. It's so nice that he overcomes challenges and never gives up on becoming a warrior. It's also so funny!
I'm looking forward to reading more books from Cube Kid!
I'm looking forward to reading more books from Cube Kid!
January 20, 2019
This gets a five star review because my son loved it, and hey, anything that stirs up a passion for reading in him (he's already anxious to get his hands on the second book in the series), deserves a high score. :)
August 21, 2017
I liked this book because I LOVE MINCRAFT AND I PLAY MINECRAFT AND IT'S AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!! 😆😆😆😆😆😆😆I also liked this book because it is very creative.
September 24, 2019
I loved this book because I love Minecraft and adventure. It was really interesting and I like how It had scorebooks. It also had a ton of competition which I like because I'm competitive.
March 5, 2018
Welkom in Minecraftia, een wereld die in heel veel dingen hetzelfde is als het spel Minecraft!
Ik heb nog steeds niks met Minecraft, maar ik vind boeken over het spel leuk om te lezen. Nou gaat deze niet precies over het spel, maar over een wereld die er precies op lijkt (en ook bijna hetzelfde werkt als het spel, alleen de NPC's zijn echte mensen met gevoelens en gedachtes).
En tja, dit boek was eens niet over een speler, maar een NPC/dorpeling! Hartstikke leuk om eens de wereld (ook al is ie ietsje anders) vanuit andere ogen te zien. Zo lag ik dus af en toe dubbel om de dingen die de spelers deden naar de dorpelingen (ik weet dat ik dezelfde dingen doe in RPGs en spellen, en nu zal ik toch misschien wat meer nadenken voordat ik iemand's kast leegplunder).
Het boek is geschreven als een dagboek door een jongen genaamd Minus (ja, echt, dat is zijn naam). Hij vertelt ons van alles over zijn wereld, over school, over pesten (wat ik gewoon sneu vond), over rapporten, maar ook over hoe zijn wereld steeds gevaarlijker wordt. De mobs worden slimmer en sterker en vallen vaker aan.
Ik vond de hoofdpersoon vaak een best leuk karakter, maar soms wilde ik hem heel graag achter het behang plakken want hemeltje wat was hij af en toe irritant zeg. Ik wil krijger worden, maar ik ben bang voor ELK KLEIN ding. Ja, echt. Deze jongen is helemaal OMG ik moet sterk worden, maar schijt in zijn broek van een kleine kubusslijm. :P
Maar ik moet hem wel complimenten geven dat hij zo hard zijn best deed om in de top 5 te komen van zijn klas. Gegeven zijn cijfers aan het begin? Hij heeft echt zijn best gedaan. Ik weet zeker dat hij zijn dorpje zal kunnen beschermen/redden.
Het boek was best spannend met die mobs die gewoon nadachten, plannen bedachten, en samen van alles deden.
Ik vond het superleuk toen we erachter kwamen wat er nou met Steve en Mike was. Ze hadden het steeds over de Aarde, en er waren nog meer hints. Ik hou gewoon van het hele vast in een andere wereld-thema. Ik hoop dat we erachter komen hoe ze hier heen zijn gebracht, we weten immers wel door wie, maar niet hoe. Ik hoop ook dat ze de andere strijders kunnen overhalen dat ze niet in Minecraft zitten, maar in Minecraftia. Plus ik kan eigenlijk ook niet wachten om hun reacties te zien (of er over te lezen).
Het boek is superleuk vormgegeven met mooie achtergronden, leuke illustraties, cartoons, plattegronden, en meer.
Een dingetje wat me opviel. De rapportcijfers gaan vrijwel omhoog door het hele boek, maar aan het einde gaat zijn niveau van 54 naar 47. Hij is opeens cijfers kwijt voor verschillende vakken, en dan weer nieuwe punten bij de andere stukken. Ik kon niet echt lezen in de tekst dat hij opeens iets fout heeft gedaan om wat kwijt te raken. En apart genoeg worden de boekjes constant geüpdate maar het duurt HEEL lang voordat hij zijn cijfers voor Handel op de volle 100% krijgt. Dus ja, erg apart.
Maar ik kan zeker niet wachten op de volgende boeken, hopelijk worden ze snel vertaald/krijgen mijn bibliotheken ze snel. Ik wil namelijk snel lezen hoe het verder gaat met Minus, met zijn dorp/wereld. En oh, of Max echt meende wat hij zei of dat hij gewoon een trol is.
Ik zou dit boek zeker aanraden!
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
Ik heb nog steeds niks met Minecraft, maar ik vind boeken over het spel leuk om te lezen. Nou gaat deze niet precies over het spel, maar over een wereld die er precies op lijkt (en ook bijna hetzelfde werkt als het spel, alleen de NPC's zijn echte mensen met gevoelens en gedachtes).
En tja, dit boek was eens niet over een speler, maar een NPC/dorpeling! Hartstikke leuk om eens de wereld (ook al is ie ietsje anders) vanuit andere ogen te zien. Zo lag ik dus af en toe dubbel om de dingen die de spelers deden naar de dorpelingen (ik weet dat ik dezelfde dingen doe in RPGs en spellen, en nu zal ik toch misschien wat meer nadenken voordat ik iemand's kast leegplunder).
Het boek is geschreven als een dagboek door een jongen genaamd Minus (ja, echt, dat is zijn naam). Hij vertelt ons van alles over zijn wereld, over school, over pesten (wat ik gewoon sneu vond), over rapporten, maar ook over hoe zijn wereld steeds gevaarlijker wordt. De mobs worden slimmer en sterker en vallen vaker aan.
Ik vond de hoofdpersoon vaak een best leuk karakter, maar soms wilde ik hem heel graag achter het behang plakken want hemeltje wat was hij af en toe irritant zeg. Ik wil krijger worden, maar ik ben bang voor ELK KLEIN ding. Ja, echt. Deze jongen is helemaal OMG ik moet sterk worden, maar schijt in zijn broek van een kleine kubusslijm. :P
Maar ik moet hem wel complimenten geven dat hij zo hard zijn best deed om in de top 5 te komen van zijn klas. Gegeven zijn cijfers aan het begin? Hij heeft echt zijn best gedaan. Ik weet zeker dat hij zijn dorpje zal kunnen beschermen/redden.
Het boek was best spannend met die mobs die gewoon nadachten, plannen bedachten, en samen van alles deden.
Ik vond het superleuk toen we erachter kwamen wat er nou met Steve en Mike was. Ze hadden het steeds over de Aarde, en er waren nog meer hints. Ik hou gewoon van het hele vast in een andere wereld-thema. Ik hoop dat we erachter komen hoe ze hier heen zijn gebracht, we weten immers wel door wie, maar niet hoe. Ik hoop ook dat ze de andere strijders kunnen overhalen dat ze niet in Minecraft zitten, maar in Minecraftia. Plus ik kan eigenlijk ook niet wachten om hun reacties te zien (of er over te lezen).
Het boek is superleuk vormgegeven met mooie achtergronden, leuke illustraties, cartoons, plattegronden, en meer.
Een dingetje wat me opviel. De rapportcijfers gaan vrijwel omhoog door het hele boek, maar aan het einde gaat zijn niveau van 54 naar 47. Hij is opeens cijfers kwijt voor verschillende vakken, en dan weer nieuwe punten bij de andere stukken. Ik kon niet echt lezen in de tekst dat hij opeens iets fout heeft gedaan om wat kwijt te raken. En apart genoeg worden de boekjes constant geüpdate maar het duurt HEEL lang voordat hij zijn cijfers voor Handel op de volle 100% krijgt. Dus ja, erg apart.
Maar ik kan zeker niet wachten op de volgende boeken, hopelijk worden ze snel vertaald/krijgen mijn bibliotheken ze snel. Ik wil namelijk snel lezen hoe het verder gaat met Minus, met zijn dorp/wereld. En oh, of Max echt meende wat hij zei of dat hij gewoon een trol is.
Ik zou dit boek zeker aanraden!
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
January 9, 2024
January 2024 Review
Don't be deceived by my (now) two measley reviews I've written for this book; I've read this book/series SO MANY TIMES!
What has inspired me to read this EPICALLY-AWESOME-CREEPER-SLAPPIN-COOKIE-MUNCHIN-ENDER-POTATO-JOCKEYING book/series again?
A simple, but amazing fact; a fact that has restored my hope in humankind.
A simple, but awesome truth; a truth that has made me pick up one of my absolute favorite series for the upteenth time.
...
After many, many years of waiting. After many wars, sicknesses, disasters, stubbed toes, PB&J's consumed and almost my entire timeline of being a teenager... Cube Kid has pulled through... And completely finished his seventh novel in The 8-Bit Warrior series !
The hype is real, y'all. It's coming out really soon.
Anyway, that's all I really have to say. Except, if you're still on the fence about reading this; jump off that fence and cannonball into this great series (burn the fence too).
June 2021 Review
I am rereading this series once again.
This is definitely my favorite Minecraft series. These books are very funny and have good and creative art. I'd recommend these to any Minecraft fan, and maybe even to people who DON'T play Minecraft. I'll just say these are one of my favorite series of all time!
Don't be deceived by my (now) two measley reviews I've written for this book; I've read this book/series SO MANY TIMES!
What has inspired me to read this EPICALLY-AWESOME-CREEPER-SLAPPIN-COOKIE-MUNCHIN-ENDER-POTATO-JOCKEYING book/series again?
A simple, but amazing fact; a fact that has restored my hope in humankind.
A simple, but awesome truth; a truth that has made me pick up one of my absolute favorite series for the upteenth time.
...
After many, many years of waiting. After many wars, sicknesses, disasters, stubbed toes, PB&J's consumed and almost my entire timeline of being a teenager... Cube Kid has pulled through... And completely finished his seventh novel in The 8-Bit Warrior series !
The hype is real, y'all. It's coming out really soon.
Anyway, that's all I really have to say. Except, if you're still on the fence about reading this; jump off that fence and cannonball into this great series (burn the fence too).
June 2021 Review
I am rereading this series once again.
This is definitely my favorite Minecraft series. These books are very funny and have good and creative art. I'd recommend these to any Minecraft fan, and maybe even to people who DON'T play Minecraft. I'll just say these are one of my favorite series of all time!
September 29, 2016
This book is about a mine craft villager his name is Runt and he wants to become a warrior. Runt has friend named Steve he is a warrior that helped build a wall around the village so the mobs won't get in. Steve comes to live in the village because his houses are destroyed by mobs. Then comes along Mike and he comes to the village for the same reason as Steve. Mike stays in the Jail. Runt tries to convince the mayor to have them as the combat teachers, but the Mayor says they have to prove themselves worthy. They prove themselves worthy and become combat teachers. Runt gets a good trading score and makes a monster box which gets him closer to being a warrior. The book ends there to be continued in the next book.
In the beginning of the book Max is a bully to Runt. He is mean and tries to get Runt in trouble. By the end of the book Max is nicer he wants to work together as a team.
The beginning of the book was not exciting but it got better later on. I liked that Runt and Stump are very sneaky. The book was funny and cool and I would recommend it to anyone who likes minecraft.
In the beginning of the book Max is a bully to Runt. He is mean and tries to get Runt in trouble. By the end of the book Max is nicer he wants to work together as a team.
The beginning of the book was not exciting but it got better later on. I liked that Runt and Stump are very sneaky. The book was funny and cool and I would recommend it to anyone who likes minecraft.
September 15, 2020
I bought this series to read aloud to my boys (ages 5, 7, and 8.5) at night with the hopes of understanding this game that they play. The boys have a fun time explaining stuff to me, and the series is actually pretty funny, and I was surprised to find myself laughing along side of them. I’m glad we bought the set, because it ended on a cliffhanger and we were excited to continue.
August 22, 2016
Awesome and creative plot with great images that go along with the story. Definitely on my list to share with the fellow minecrafters.
Love your work mate!
Cheers!
-Steve
Love your work mate!
Cheers!
-Steve
January 23, 2024
I really like steve. he's very kind. :)
April 16, 2025
I read this book 6-7 years ago when I was younger and when I tell you I was OBSESSED with it.
One of the first series to ever give me a book hangover. 😂😭
For a long time, I'd forgotten about it...
UNTIL I FOUND THE NEXT BOOK IN THE SERIES AT THE LIBRARY?!
Younger me was DEVASTATED when she read book 6 and it ended on a cliffhanger.
I am re-reading all of them so I can read the newest book, now. 😂 I owe it to little me to finish what I started. 😭😂
THAT BEING SAID-
I am shocked that I still enjoy this as much as I do.
It's still just as good as I remember it being. 😂 Runt's personality is awesome, and I love the Minecraft lore woven into all of it. The stakes and mystery that slowly unfolds is also very well-done.
If the rest of the series continues to be as good as I remember, I may change my rating to 5 stars.
One of the first series to ever give me a book hangover. 😂😭
For a long time, I'd forgotten about it...
UNTIL I FOUND THE NEXT BOOK IN THE SERIES AT THE LIBRARY?!
Younger me was DEVASTATED when she read book 6 and it ended on a cliffhanger.
I am re-reading all of them so I can read the newest book, now. 😂 I owe it to little me to finish what I started. 😭😂
THAT BEING SAID-
I am shocked that I still enjoy this as much as I do.
It's still just as good as I remember it being. 😂 Runt's personality is awesome, and I love the Minecraft lore woven into all of it. The stakes and mystery that slowly unfolds is also very well-done.
If the rest of the series continues to be as good as I remember, I may change my rating to 5 stars.
August 13, 2017
I enjoyed this book because I love Minecraft!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I also enjoyed this book because I liked the part when Runt built a mob box. I also enjoyed this book because I liked the part when Runt finally found diamond ore when he was doing a mining test.
July 8, 2020
Full disclosure, I read this out loud to my 7 year old Minecraft obsessed son. Minecraft really isn’t in my wheel house but this was actually a really cute and fun book. My son enjoyed the story, was able to keep up with it and enjoyed explaining Minecraft lingo to me. It ends on a cliffhanger and he’s excited to read the second one!
November 12, 2022
Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior is a very fun book with lots of crazy and wacky adventures! If you like Minecraft and fun books then this is the book for you! There is lots more than one book so get comfortable and enjoy!
July 7, 2019
Amazing
It was interesting. Yay hi big yay hi big yay hingig bigwig big igi. F g s a s x
It was interesting. Yay hi big yay hi big yay hingig bigwig big igi. F g s a s x
August 11, 2019
Für 10- Jährige Minecraft Spieler ziemlich gut aber da hat mir doch ein breites Vokabular gefällt.
May 28, 2020
Un jove somia convertir-se en un guerrer i fa tot el possible per aconseguir-ho.
Es tracta d'un llibre molt divertit que recoman a tots aquells a qui agrada Minecraft.
Marc M (4t primària)
Es tracta d'un llibre molt divertit que recoman a tots aquells a qui agrada Minecraft.
Marc M (4t primària)
November 12, 2020
its a good book but the problem is I wish I can see it but it's funny
August 31, 2022
For any kid who loves Minecraft this is a great series. The format is engaging and the illustrations and creativity of the design helps draw kids into the story and move the story along. Not something I'm going to read and re-read but my kids certainly have. I'm starting to doubt that the series will ever get completed though so if that is going to drive your kid crazy you might want to pass on it until there's some sign Cube Kid plans to actually write more.
October 24, 2022
Really good runt is real cool and determined.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 31, 2023
I think that Runt is smart, curious, adventurous, and creative. He and his BFF Stump are stick together pals. I honesty LOVE this book. I read it at night and didn't want to put it down! It's for people how absolutely LOVE Minecraft and people who have no idea about Minecraft!
Definitely a book for ALL ages!
Definitely a book for ALL ages!
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