WHEN LAVA STRIKES

Every chapter of this second installment in the Secrets of an Overworld Survivor chapter book series is packed with adventure—perfect for introducing young gamers to reading!

When Will and Mina discover an abandoned mine shaft, they quickly plan a treasure hunt. The two friends dream of the riches they’ll unearth together and can’t wait to get started, but they quickly discover that they very different ideas about what treasure is! Torn between searching for mobs and potion supplies and seeking out the chest at the heart of the mine, the duo is on the verge of splitting up. But then a trio of treasure hunters challenge Will and Mina, and a poorly aimed pickaxe puts everyone in the mine in danger. As the chambers around them fill with lava and their hunt for treasure becomes a fight for survival, can Will and Mina put their differences aside and work together to escape with their lives? Greyson Mann learned how to play Minecraft from his nine-year-old nephew, who proved that being a good player isn t about ageit s all about experience! Greyson is happy to report that since then, he has built his own castle and enjoys breeding sheep and chickens. He still takes time to explore and have great adventures, both in the Overworld and in real life, too, near his home in Madison, Wisconsin. Grace Sandford is an illustrator and designer whose clients include Palmer Hargreaves, "Stew" magazine, Green Android Ltd., and Paper and Apparel. Her books include "Tough Cookie," written by Kate Louise, and "The Egg," which she both wrote and illustrated. She currently resides in Norwich, England.