Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior

When the top students at his village school are offered the chance to begin elite warrior training, twelve-year-old Runt is determined to prove he belongs among them. But standing out isn't easy when you're small, inexperienced, and constantly surrounded by zombies, skeletons, creepers, and every other danger the Minecraft world can throw at you.

Written in the style of a hilarious illustrated diary, Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior combines laugh-out-loud humor, fast-paced adventure, memorable friendships, and plenty of Minecraft-inspired action. As Runt learns what it truly means to be courageous, loyal, and resourceful, readers are treated to an unforgettable coming-of-age story packed with clever illustrations, gaming references, and exciting surprises.

Perfect for Minecraft fans ages 8–10, reluctant readers, and kids who love adventure series like Diary of a Wimpy Kid and illustrated chapter books, this bestselling unofficial Minecraft novel is the first book in the beloved Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior series.

• A bestselling Minecraft-inspired adventure series for readers ages 8-10 • Funny illustrated diary format — Humorous journal entries and black-and-white illustrations keep readers turning pages and make the book especially appealing for reluctant readers. • Adventure, friendship, and courage — More than a game-inspired story, Runt's journey explores perseverance, teamwork, loyalty, and believing in yourself. • Shorter text blocks that reward readers, balanced with longer text blocks that challenge, appeal to reluctant and independent readers alike and build reading confidence

Start Runt's adventure here, then continue his journey by collecting the rest of the bestselling Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior series.

As Runt and his friends continue their battle preparation, they face their biggest challenges yet—and it’s not just those zombies decked out in body armor (which is really weird, by the way): Runt’s got a brand-new nemesis who will stop at nothing to claim the top spot in the warrior competition at school. And, to make matters worse, there’s a strange girl following him around wherever he goes. But old enemies will become new allies as the town rallies to save the school from a series of mysterious mob attacks. Can Runt and his friends take down the biggest, baddest boss mob yet?

• A Minecraft-inspired adventure for readers ages 8-10 • Fun, fast-paced story about friendship and teamwork with full-color illustrations throughout • Shorter text blocks that reward readers, balanced with longer text blocks that challenge, appeal to reluctant and independent readers alike and build reading confidence

A book to get Minecraft fans off the screen and into reading: Pick up a copy for yourself or the young video game enthusiast in your life!

Competition stiffens in book three of the 8-Bit Diary series, as Runt’s training is intensifying! After the recent mob attacks, the entire village decides to prepare for the next offensive. Fortifying the defenses, tracking down a spy, searching for new alliances . . . But Herobrine isn’t having any of it . . . Can Runt increase his efforts to be one of the five best students in school and finally become the warrior of his dreams? With the help of his friends—Breeze, Max, Emerald, and Stump—Runt will face a peril greater than anything he has ever known.

When Lola, a redstone genius, unexpectedly joins his team, the problem seems solved. But the awkwardness of this new arrival could actually cost Runt his dream…

• A Minecraft-inspired adventure for readers ages 8-10 • Fun, fast-paced story about teamwork, trust, and leadership with full-color illustrations throughout • Shorter text blocks that reward readers, balanced with longer text blocks that challenge, appeal to reluctant and independent readers alike and build reading confidence

Trade screentime for adventure time! Get swept up in Runt’s world and see if he can rise to the challenge and earn his place at the top.

In the fifth in this series of unofficial Minecraft adventure books, everyone’s favorite 12-year-old villager-turned-warrior is back, this time to use his warrior training on a new quest.

There’s no time to enjoy his newfound stardom. To save Villagetown, Runt embarks on a perilous quest far beyond the safety of the wall. Between bizarre towns, terrifying dungeons, and epic boss battles, Runt must summon the hero within and say “so long” to the noob!

• A Minecraft-inspired adventure for readers ages 8-10 • From bizarre towns to deadly dungeons and powerful boss battles, this volume delivers high-stakes adventure and nonstop action as Runt faces his biggest challenges yet • Fun, fast-paced story about courage, growth, and becoming a hero, with full-color illustrations throughout • Shorter text blocks that reward readers, balanced with longer text blocks that challenge, appeal to reluctant and independent readers alike and build reading confidence

Jump into Runt’s biggest mission yet and see if he has what it takes to become a true hero.

In the sixth in this series of unofficial Minecraft adventure books, everyone’s favorite 12-year-old villager-turned-warrior is back for a new quest. After leaving Villagetown in search of an aeon forge, Runt and Breeze weren’t expecting to cross paths with their old classmates… who’ve also been sent by the mayor to undertake mysterious quests.

The situation is truly dire: the Eyeless One seems to be gathering his troops to go on the attack. For Runt and his friends, it’s time to strike back and prove that these villagers truly have become warriors.

• A Minecraft-inspired adventure for readers ages 8-10 • Runt embarks on a dangerous journey beyond Villagetown to save everything he cares about • Fun, fast-paced story with full-color illustrations throughout • Shorter text blocks that reward readers, balanced with longer text blocks that challenge, appeal to reluctant and independent readers alike and build reading confidence

A book to get young Minecraft fans off the screen and into reading: Join Runt on his biggest challenge yet and see if he can become the hero his world needs.

Everyone’s favorite villager-turned-warrior, Runt and his friends have had loads of adventures already. They have worked hard (at least some of them) as students, undergone intensive training in Villagetown, battled monsters sent by Herobrine, and even successfully completed their very first quest at Owl’s Reach! But their greatest adventure begins now: making their way to the capital Aetheria City!

• A Minecraft-inspired adventure for readers ages 8-10 • Fun, fast-paced story set in a brand-new world, with full-color illustrations throughout • Shorter text blocks that reward readers, balanced with longer text blocks that challenge, appeal to reluctant and independent readers alike and build reading confidence

What will Runt and his friends face at the Greater Aetheria Academy? Will they finally become true warriors and get to battle Herobrine?

Find out in the long-awaited new volume of the illustrated saga of the Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior series, perfect for video game fans and all who love a great quest!