But as he was writing this book, a different war was ramping up.īROOKS: Ukraine was a big one. LIMBONG: I should say, we talked before Hamas invaded Israel. MAX BROOKS: Yeah, yeah, we get very intense.īROOKS: And its heavy stuff, but it's told through a language that kids - or a lot of kids - understand, which is Minecraft. But even before the book starts, the dedication reads - to the children of war, may your children know peace. You know, there's adventures and jokes and references for the real Minecraft-heads. He talked to NPR's Andrew Limbong about how the world of Minecraft helps prepare kids for discussions about our world.ĪNDREW LIMBONG, BYLINE: "Minecraft: The Village" is a fun book for kids. His work has led to a position at the Modern War Institute at West Point, where he speaks to the military about preparedness. It's the third book in a trilogy written by Max Brooks, an author also known for his meticulously researched books on Bigfoot and zombies. It's called "Minecraft: The Village." That's right, Minecraft, as in the extremely popular video game. A new kids book out today tackles big, serious themes about war, liberty, security, even the purpose of a nation.
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