'Minecraft' Novel in the Works by 'World War z' Author
With the billions of dollars Microsoft has invested in it, Minecraft's momentum is showing no signs of slowing. The game has support for VR, and lets players fine-tune their worlds using Add-Ons. The movie is scheduled to release in 2019 (although it will release in 2019), and it will soon be an official novel. Mojang has confirmed that the new book, titled Minecraft: The Island, is being written by none other than Max Brooks, the scribe behind the zombie novel World War Z.
"Think cuboid Robinson Crusoe, but madder: a hero stranded in a foreign country, with unfamiliar rules, trying to survive against adversity odds," says Mojang's Marsh Davies. "I am looking at the draft early and it's absolutely incredible, just like we knew it would be."
It's not known yet when the book will be released or if it will be linked to the film, however it is likely that it will be the first in a series of. Publishing house Del Rey, a science fiction offshoot from Penguin Random House, is responsible for the entire process. The company has already stated that it was "fortunate" to have someone with Max's extraordinary talent and passion onboard for the launch.
Parents will likely be responsible for more costs however, some will be grateful for the fact that Minecraft is expanding its reach to education. Minecraft Education Edition will help teachers from November 1st. The release of the upcoming novels can only further childrens' interest in reading.