Diary Of A Dork Steve Series

*You can't tell what's in store for you when you're kept in the dark…* Timid but plucky young Steve is having a bit of trouble at school, and things are about to get even worse. After some school bullies trick the naive boy into getting lost in a* forbidden, dank, dark cave*, he thinks all hope is lost. Luckily, he has run into Alex, an independent and brave, equally plucky classmate who is ready to lend a hand. The new duo explores the dangerous cave, running into spiders, skeletons – even zombies along the way! As Steve slowly builds confidence maneuvering the depths of the cave, it seems like the team might be on their way out...that is, until a chance meeting with Freddy, a member of the gang of bullies, throws a wrench into their plans… Will Steve and Alex be able to make it out of the cave intact, or has Steve's luck begun to run out? Read Forbidden Cave to find out! A heartwarming tale of newfound courage in the face of adversity, The Forbidden Cave will have any fan of Minecraft rooting for the heroes from beginning until the end, a perfect holiday pick for your child.

*Sometimes the people you admire most have the most to hide…* Loyal, lovable, (sometimes goofy) Steve is delighted to hear that reputed hero Harry Jenkins will be paying his school a visit. However, his competent but strong-willed friend Alex is not so thrilled. After Alex *mysteriously seems to run away from the town*, Steve decides to pursue her to find out what is the matter. He can barely contain his excitement when Harry “the Hero” Jenkins agrees to join him on his quest to find Alex! That is, until he finds out Harry Jenkins isn't the hero he is cracked up to be. Steve and Harry trek through forests and mountains in their pursuit of Alex, when they finally catch a lead – it seems she has traveled deep into the mountains. The only thing left to do is to follow in her footsteps and find her, or at least that is what Steve thinks… What is waiting on the other side of the mountain for Steve? Will he be able to find Alex and return safely? What is Harry Jenkins hiding underneath his hero facade? Only time will tell when you read “The Hero”.A story of friendship and compassion, “The Hero” will entertain the reader while keeping them on the edge of their seat – a perfect combination for your child, even if they don't like to read!

*When you set foot in an abandoned village, it can be quite a shock to realize you aren't quite alone...* Good news! Fun-loving, adventure-finding Steve is going on vacation! Bad news – *it's with the school!*  Not only will Steve have to endure the snore-worthy teachings of Mr. Notch, he also has to contend with Donnie Buggs – *the meanest school bully around*. Steve is heartened when his lady wolf Bob is able to go on vacation with them though – perhaps Buggs will be less likely to be so rotten with a full grown wolf staring him down. But, suddenly, Bob has gone missing, and it's up to Dork Steve and his loyal friend Alex to hunt her down. As much as he would like to avoid to go, Steve knows that Bob has gone missing in a creepy abandoned village not too far from the camp site. Little do Steve and Alex know that someone – or something – is also in the village... and they have a bone to pick. Abandoned Village is a page turning adventure that will engage any reader – whether they enjoy reading as a pastime or not. Just in time for the holidays, this book is a great read for children and an excellent way to spend the holiday vacation – on the edge of their seats!

*Something smells funny during the great pig race, and its not the pigs!*                                         The plucky Dork Steve might not crave adventure, but he sure seems to find it wherever he goes. It's time for his village's very esteemed, annual pig race and to his dismay his petulant friend Alex is dead set on bringing home the gold with her* beast of a pig, Martin. * Winning is not going to be easy though – the competition is stiff. Namely Laura, the cocky young woman who wins every year by treating her pigs cruelly. After the first round of pig races, Laura is not happy that Alex has come into such a close second, and* it seems like she will stop at nothing to keep her crown as the pig racing queen! * In fact, Martin has gone missing, and Martin's trainer has gone missing as well! Worse, Alex has gotten hurt by a dirty trick Laura pulled at the second pig race. Now it's all up to Dork Steve – who wasn't interested in pig racing to begin with*, to save the day!* Who will win the great pig races this year? Will Steve be able to save the day in time to beat mean spirited Laura? Where has Martin's trainer gone? Read “Pig Race” to find out! Hilarious and sweet, this book is an excellent holiday gift for your little Minecraft fan. They will learn about fairness and friendship, and will enjoy every page as they do so!

*When an experiment goes bad, a new breed of monster has emerged from Science Station Delta…* The last thing hilarious Dork Steve would do would be looking for trouble. But trouble has an interesting way of finding him, whether he wants to or not. Determined to buy that new, awesome pickaxe he has his eye on, Steve has taken up a job at the post office….only to find himself accidentally mailed to Science Station Delta, *a top secret laboratory where the greatest minds work to solve life’s mysteries and problems*. Discovered by Karita, a laboratory assistant, Steve makes a solemn promise to stay in her room and remain undiscovered until she can find a way to help him make it back home. *Of course, this doesn’t happen *– Steve somehow becomes entangled in a dilemma after a scientist gets bitten by a strange creature. Now its up to Steve, Karita and the laboratory crew to get to the bottom of things. But with strange zombies and skeletons that are more than they appear to be, the bottom might be a lot deeper than anyone would wish… Will Steve and Karita be able to stave off the laboratory monsters? Who, or what, has created this motley crew? You’ll have to read “the lab” to find out! “The Lab” is a feel good page turner perfect for your favorite Minecraft fan just in time for the holidays.

*It’s a bird….it’s a plane...it’s a – hey, where did it go?* The delightfully goofy Dork Steve has gotten himself into a pickle again. After knocking some mysterious items into a potion for alchemy class on accident, after getting drenched in the potion, *he has gained the power of invisibility.* Invisibility is fun at first, until *things seem to take a grim turn*. Donny Buggs, the school’s biggest bully and his crew of bully foot soldiers are up to something suspicious. And the new invisible Steve is determined to find out what they are planning to put an end to it. Alex, his know it all best friend* has warned him though*, against remaining invisible and urges him to see the school nurse to take the potion off. According to Alex, remaining invisible can have strange side effects. Steve realizes he is suffering from some of these side effects, but how bad could they be, right? *Wrong.* Will Steve be able to foil the bully’s plans? Is invisibility taking its toll on Steve? Just how long can he remain invisible until he gets hurt? Read Super Steve to find out! This whimsical tale will have your child roaring with laughter as they engage with the story – guaranteed to entertain any young mind, whether they are a fan of reading or not.