Deciphering the Code: 5-Minute Mysteries for Fans of Creepers (5-Minute Stories for Minecrafters)

Creepers abound in Birchtown. So do mysteries! Like, who destroyed the village garden? What’s that strange music coming from the cobblestone well? And who—or what—keeps blowing up the blacksmith shop? Oliver and Audrey investigate in 5-Minute Mysteries for Minecrafters, an all-new series of stories for Minecrafters that can be read in five minutes!

In Deciphering the Code, the very first book in this mystery series, Oliver and Audrey learn there’s a reward for tracking creepers and cracking cases. From secrets in the swamp to bungles in the jungle, there are mysterious happenings in every block of the biome. But with Oliver’s eye for detail, Audrey’s courage, and their wolf-dog’s super-sniffing nose, no case is too tough for these twins to crack.

Follow twins Oliver and Audrey as they solve mini mysteries in Birchtown—and all around the Overworld in Deciphering the Code. In between mini mysteries are coded messages for you to decipher. You can solve each mystery, too—by searching for clues hidden in the stories and illustrations! Help decipher messages written in the “creeper code.” Hunt for clues and try to solve each mystery before Audrey and Oliver do!

Greyson Mann learned how to play Minecraft from his nine-year-old nephew, who proved that being a good player isn’t about age—it’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 the previous books in the Secrets of an Overworld Survivor series, Lost in the Jungle, When Lava Strikes, and Wolves vs. Zombies; Tough Cookie, written by Kate Louise; and The Egg, which she both wrote and illustrated. She currently resides in Norwich, England.