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Minecraft: Battle of the Block

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Minecraft: Battle of the Block

Minecraft: Battle of the Block is the 24th Minecraft novel. It is authored by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow and was published by Random House Worlds on June 30, 2026.[1] An audiobook was released the same day, with narration provided by Agartu Ali.[1]

Synopsis

Ever since her family moved to the suburbs and Nzinga started middle school, she’s been really lonely. Her only consolation has been working on Phantasy Philly, a special build she and her team will present at a huge Minecraft convention in just a few weeks. Nzinga, her brother Samir, and her cousin Jannah have decided to recreate and reimagine a blocky version of their old Philadelphia street. Now that summer is here, Nzinga can’t wait to return to the old neighborhood and finish their build.

But when Nzinga and Samir arrive at their grandmom’s house, things aren’t how she pictured. Jannah, usually a design whiz, seems distracted and unwilling to work on their project. Incessant drilling can be heard all hours of the day as new apartments are constructed, replacing beloved parts of their street. The constant noise makes it hard to think straight, let alone get anything done.

Nzinga sees how noise pollution and redevelopment are hurting the street, but what can she do about it? And how is she supposed to fight that battle while also inspiring her team to build their ideal Minecraft neighborhood? As Nzinga struggles to answer these questions, she may just learn how even the quietest voices can have the biggest impact.

— Book description[1]

Plot

Spoiler warning! This section contains detailed information about Minecraft: Battle of the Block that may spoil your enjoyment of it. Read at your own risk!

Chapters 1–7, First Interlude, and Chapter 8

Chapters 9–11, Second Interlude, Chapter 12, Third Interlude, and Chapters 13–15

Chapter 16, Fourth Interlude, Chapters 17–21, Fifth Interlude, and Chapter 22

Chapters 23–25, Sixth Interlude, and Chapters 26–30

Chapters 31 and 32, Seventh Interlude, Chapters 33–37, and Eighth Interlude

Chapters 38–42, Epilogue, and Notes from EnderMirr

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