The Battle of Zombie Hill: Defenders of the Overworld #1

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Age Range: 12 & Up The first book in the Defenders of the Overworld series-a new young adult series for Minecrafters! Rob is on his way home from vacation when his plane goes down over the ocean biome. He eventually reaches shore, but where is he? And what new dangers lie ahead? His attempts at survival barely keep him alive until he allies with Frida, the sole inhabitant of a lonely stretch of beach. Rob learns enough from Frida to survive, but he misses life on his family's horse ranch. Determined to find his way home, he sets off to cross the Extreme Hills- and steps into the middle of an ongoing war. The evil Dr. Dirt has enchanted battalions of skeletons to invade every biome and hold every boundary in an attempt to rule the Overworld. Now peaceloving Rob and stealthy Frida must put together their own army and save humanity if Rob is ever to see his home and family again. This new young adult series is perfect for Minecrafters who want a real adventure story filled with great characters and intense battle scenes. Follow Rob, his trusty horse Saber, and the members of Battalion Zero over massive and deadly terrain in this first book in the Defenders of the Overworld series.

Nancy Osa is a native of Chicago, Illinois, and a graduate of Reed College who now writes for clients around the globe. Her book Cuba 15 earned the Delacorte Press Prize for First Young Adult Novel and was recognized for excellence by the American Library Association and Booklist. Nancy resides in Portland, Oregon.