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Battle of the block / Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow.

Thompkins-Bigelow, Jamilah, (author.).

Summary:

"Ever since her family moved to the suburbs and Nzinga started middle school, she's been really lonely. Her only consolation has been working on Phantasy Philly, a special build she and her team will present at a huge Minecraft convention in just a few weeks. Nzinga, her brother Samir, and her cousin Jannah have decided to recreate and reimagine a blocky version of their old Philadelphia street. Now that summer is here, Nzinga can't wait to return to the old neighborhood and finish their build. But when Nzinga and Samir arrive at their grandmom's house, things aren't how she pictured. Jannah, usually a design whiz, seems distracted and unwilling to work on their project. Incessant drilling can be heard all hours of the day as new apartments are constructed, replacing beloved parts of their street. The constant noise makes it hard to think straight, let alone get anything done. Nzinga sees how noise pollution and redevelopment are hurting the street, but what can she do about it? And how is she supposed to fight that battle while also inspiring her team to build their ideal Minecraft neighborhood? As Nzinga struggles to answer these questions, she may just learn how even the quietest voices can have the biggest impact." -- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780593972335
  • ISBN: 0593972333
  • ISBN: 9798217375097
  • Physical Description: 275 pages ; 22 cm.
  • Edition: First edition.
  • Publisher: New York : Random House Worlds, [2026]

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Target Audience Note:
Ages 10+ Random House Worlds.
Grades 4-6 Random House Worlds.

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Subject:
Adventure and adventurers > Juvenile fiction.
Minecraft (Game) > Juvenile fiction.
Neighborhoods > Juvenile fiction.
Philadelphia (Pa.) > Juvenile fiction.
Social action > Juvenile fiction.
Genre:
Action and adventure fiction.
Novels.

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Newport J F MINEC (Text) 34208900292318 Juvenile New Fiction Checked out 08/11/2026