Minecraft Annual 2014 is a new book from Egmont publishers and to say that the boy was thrilled to be reviewing it for them is just a small understatement.
On opening the parcel I think lots of Umm, Ohh, Arrhs were heard, I asked if that was good and the reply? “Its alright” I’m sure he is a teenager trapped in an 8 year olds body?
Ok so confession time, I know nothing of Minecraft, well ok I know it’s a game, I know the boy wants it, and I know it involves buying a whole new computer console which I just don’t think we need at the moment, but I know very little else. So you might wonder how on earth the boy knows anything about this mysterious game. Well he has played it at his cousin’s house, he has watched YouTube videos, and all boys at school talk about it endlessly even if they don’t own it!
Anyway back to the book, I was interested to find out a bit more about the mysterious world of Endomen, building and Obsidian? The boy chose to read this book first and then move onto the Minecraft Beginners Handbook.
The Minecraft Annual 2014 would make any Minecraft fan very happy, I am very impressed with the quality and feel of the book, it has a weird sort of retro feel and is not at all like any other annuals with their shiny bright covers this book looks dark and mysterious. Inside there are a good mix of information pages, tips, clues puzzles and pages for you to enter your gaming information. The boy told me this book is “Cool, Epic and Awesome”. For the whole three-quarters of an hour that his nose was buried in it all I heard was silence, with the odd, “Oh I didn’t now that?” or “That’s interesting!” I think I can safely say he likes it.
Recommended 9+ age, but I think this depends on you and your child, at RRP £7.99 I certainly feel like you are getting value for money as there was plenty to read. I noticed that Amazon have this Annual for £5 at the moment with free delivery in the Uk. I think that the Minecraft Annual 2014 would make a great gift for any Minecraft fan, and I know what to get the cousins for Christmas!
We give this book a full 5/5 and would give it more if we could!
Disclaimer we were sent a copy of this book to review the opinions remain ours and are unaltered.
I have heard a lot about this “minecraft” but dont really know what the game involves! this book sounds good though – tbh i would like a quick read of it myself so I know what children are on about when it is mentioned lol
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It is good, and join the know nothing club! Guess I will learn…
you can have minecraft on a PC so you don;t need a console to play it – my boys LOVE minecraft and play it on the PC’s – the anule looks fab might add it to the boys christmas lists.
Sarahmumof3 recently posted…Blingles Glimmer Glitter Studio Review
I didn’t know that, but that would mean no Mummy PC time!!
Annuals are such a great idea as a Christmas pressie! Looks like this one would be good for the Dads too!
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Do dads play mine craft? Ours doesn’t?
A couple of my boys played it for a while – one even had a couple of annual subscriptions. It’s great when they can find their schoolmates and when you look over you see they’re doing nothing more vicious than fishing or making a stew 😀
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Realy? I heard its a bit addictive and I’m not sure I’m ready to loose the boy to it yet??
Annuals make the perfect Christmas present and this looks like one that would be as good for dads as it is the kids! xxx
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I remember always getting an annual for Christmas, this one has lots of information and is actually a bit nicer than others I have seen.
not heard of them before. will look out!
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I have heard lot of people taling about minecraft but never actually looked at it myself. fab review!! x
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I think its a boy thing!!
I’m glad I’m not the only one that doesn’t really have a clue what Minecraft is!
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I think I might have to learn!!
This looks great! He looks so intrigued!
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Yes its now his new favorite book!!
My son and daughter LOVE Minecraft so this will be on the Christmas list. I do restrict the amount of time they play on it but it all seems pretty ok to me – they seem to spend their time building libraries and swimming pools!
Its nice to hear girls like it too. I think its ok in small amounts.
I have no idea what Minecraft is but sure it won’t be long before my son is into it! Looks like a great annual and a good price too.
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Might be something new by then?
I’ve heard of Minecraft before but if I’m honest didn’t have a clue what it was! It’s a good price for the book.
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My 7 year old mentioned ‘Minecraft’ for the first time yesterday – looks like I’d better read up about it!
I don’t think you will be able to escape…
I am not very clued up on games, but keep hearing about this one, I expect I will soon have to become expert on all these things!
Please let me know if you are interested in an evaluation copy of Minecraft for Dummies as well.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Minecraft-For-Dummies-Computers/dp/1118537149/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1382219507&sr=8-7&keywords=minecraft
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That might be kind of cool!