Leed, Percy. Minecraft Creative Mode: An Unofficial Kids’ Guide. Non-fiction. Lightning Bolt Books. Series: Minecraft 101. Lerner, 08/2022. 24pp. PLB $27.99. 978-1-7284- 5774-1. PB $8.99. 978-1-7284-6353-7. ADDITIONAL. GRADES 2-3. SERIES REVIEW.
Minecraft is a complicated interactive computer game where players work to build and survive in a strange environment—at least it can be for Minecraft newbies. These early elementary titles introduce readers to various aspects of the game, with the six titles covering various aspects such as construction, maps, mining, mods, and creative or survival mode. Numerous color screenshots demonstrate and explain the topic, with a few sentences per page helping readers understand what to do in the game. The simple writing and generalized topic coverage hopefully mean that the game’s explanations won’t quickly become out of date. Each is formatted like typical non-fiction titles with a short glossary, further readings, and an index.
Joshua Rees, Daly City Public Library