About This Book
Reach for this book when you have a young reader who is obsessed with video games but reluctant to pick up a traditional story. It is the perfect 'bridge' book for children who feel intimidated by blocks of text but find confidence in the familiar logic of their favorite digital world. By meeting them where their interests already live, you are showing them that the skills they use in gaming, like strategic thinking and persistence, are the same ones they can use to conquer a new book. In this adventure, characters Emmy and Birch work together to survive their first night in the Minecraft Overworld. While the plot focuses on crafting tools and avoiding monsters, the underlying themes are rooted in teamwork and resilience. It is written at a Step 3 reading level, meaning it uses engaging characters and easy-to-follow plots for children who are ready to read on their own. It provides a sense of 'big kid' accomplishment for the 4 to 7 age group without being overly complex.
