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The Ballad of Winston
Series · 19
books · 2020-2023

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The Ballad of Winston the Wandering Trader, Book 1

2020

Learn about the secret lives of the members of the Guild of the Wandering Traders as seen through the eyes of one of their youngest members, Winston.
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The Ballad of Winston the Wandering Trader, Book 2

2020

Winston is a full-fledged member of the Guild of the Wandering Traders. He is now responsible for a baby slime, Slimy, whom he rescued from brutal players at the end of Book 1. Winston takes his first solo wander, and everything seems to be going well, until a shocking revelation about Wolf threatens to unravel the secrecy of the Guild. And then, Winston gets his first assignment from Wickham, and things really start to get interesting....
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The Ballad of Winston the Wandering Trader, Book 3

2020

Winston is sent on a secret, mysterious mission. Along the way, he meets interesting players and mobs. But then, something goes terribly wrong.... And, of course, Wes is being Wes.
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The Ballad of Winston the Wandering Trader, Book 4

2020

Winston and Wolf are searching for the traitor they believe is in their midst. But can they locate the traitor before it is to late?
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The Ballad of Winston the Wandering Trader, Book 5

2020

Winston has made the decision to go rogue. But, can he succeed? Does he truly realize the gravity of his situation, or is he just a petulant teenager? How will Wickham react when he finds out Winston has gone rogue? And, what is Wex up to?
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#6

The Ballad of Winston the Wandering Trader, Book 6

2020

Winter and Winston has just joined Wex in his hidden Nether fortress. What will they find inside? What missions will they undertake? When will the war against the Guild commence?
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The Ballad of Winston the Wandering Trader, Book 7

2020

In the aftermath of the destruction of the Rebellion's Nether base, Wex and the High Council must regroup. Will the journey to Willow's secret hideout give them the answers they need to stay one step ahead of Wickham ... or is it all part of his evil plan to destroy the Rebellion and take over the world?
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#8

The Ballad of Winston the Wandering Trader, Book 8

2020

Winston suffered a devastating injury and was blinded in his left eye, but he and the Rebellion are now in possession of a mysterious book and ingot. They must get these enigmatic items to Rocco and Reina for analysis. But, to do that, they will have to avoid Wofrathan and his dark steel sword. Will they discover the true nature of the book and ingot? Will Wofrathan capture them... or worse? Is Wes truly on the side of the Rebellion?
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The Ballad of Winston the Wandering Trader, Book 9

2020

Winston and Winter have been betrayed, and Wickham has just learned the location of the Rebellion Headquarters. Is this the end for the Rebellion? What are Wickham and Dretsky's next moves? Where is Wolf?
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The Ballad of Winston the Wandering Trader, Book 10

2021

THE SEASON TWO FINALE! At the end of Book 9, things looked desperate for the Rebellion. After Rebellion HQ was destroyed, only about six rebels remained. Wickham, the Guild, and Robert Dretsky seem to have gotten everything they wanted. Winston refuses to give up! Can Winston finally defeat the Guild? Or, is he doomed? Read Book 10 in this unofficial Minecraft adventure series. \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\* Be sure to read all of Dr. Block's other unofficial Minecraft-inspired Tales of the Glitch Guardians, Book 1 (more books on the way) Baby Diary of a Chicken Jockey, Book 1 Baby Diary of a Chicken Jockey, Book 2: Into the Mine Baby Diary of a Chicken Jockey, Book 3: Rescue Mission Baby Diary of a Chicken Jockey, Book 4: Mysterious Objects Baby Diary of a Chicken Jockey, Book 5: Pursuit of Herobrine Baby Diary of a Chicken Jockey, Book 6: No Rest Baby Diary of a Chicken Jockey, Book 7: Herobrine’s Minion Baby Diary of a Chicken Jockey, Book 8: End Times Baby Diary of a Chicken Jockey, Book 9: Apocalypse The Complete Baby Books 1-9 (also available in audiobook) Baby Diary of a Chicken Jockey, Book 10: Return of the Warrior (also available in audiobook) Baby Diary of a Chicken Jockey, Book 11: Rebellion (also available in audiobook) Baby Diary of a Chicken Jockey, Book 12: Revenge of the Husk (also available in audiobook) THE LIGHTNING TRILOGY Baby Diary of a Chicken Jockey, Book 13: A New Enemy Baby Diary of a Chicken Jockey, Book 14: Shadow Light Baby Diary of a Chicken Jockey, Book 15: FORTHCOMING Diary of a Baby Zombie Pigman, Book 1 Diary of a Baby Zombie Pigman, Book 2: Konichi Juan Diary of a Baby Zombie Pigman, Book 3: Training Creeptastic (also available in audiobook) Diary of a Werewolf Steve (also available in audiobook) Minecraft Halloween Tales Diary of Origins Diary of Prophecy Diary of Apotheosis Diary of a Minecraft Bat (also available in audiobook) Diary of a Spider Chicken, Books 1-3 Diary of a Surfer Villager, Season One, Books 1-20 Diary of a Surfer Villager, Season Two, Books 21-??? The Ballad of Winston the Wandering Trader, Books 1-5 (Season One) The Ballad of Winston the Wandering Trader, Books 6-10 (Season Two) The Ballad of Winston the Wandering Trader, Books 11-15 (Season Three; FORTHCOMING) A Notchmas An unofficial Minecraft holiday story inspired by Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol (also available in audiobook) \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ If you are a fan of Dave the Villager, Steve the Noob, Cube Kid, Zack Zombie, Splendiferous Steve, Skeleton Steve, or the Pixel Ate then you will love all of Dr. Block's unofficial Minecraft fan fiction novels and diaries.
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The Ballad of Winston the Wandering Trader, Book 11

2021

Season Three Begins! Winston and his squad have destroyed the Guild, but at great cost. Now, Winston must journey to the Nether to seek the assistance of a healer to restore Penelope's hand and, with luck, his eye. It sounds like a simple task, but nothing is ever easy in the Nether. Read Book 11 of the ongoing Ballad of Winston series to find out what happens. \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\* \\\Please note that this book is NOT OFFICIAL MINECRAFT PRODUCT. NOT APPROVED BY OR ASSOCIATED WITH MOJANG.\\\ \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\* Be sure to read all my other unofficial Minecraft books, including Diary of a Surfer Villager, Baby Zeke, and the Glitch Guardians.
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#12

The Ballad of Winston the Wandering Trader, Book 12

2021

Can Fawn's Parents be Saved? Winston and his crew have just returned from the Nether, but they have no time to rest. They have to travel to a distant pillager outpost and try to rescue Fawn's parents. \\\Please note that this book is NOT OFFICIAL MINECRAFT PRODUCT. NOT APPROVED BY OR ASSOCIATED WITH MOJANG.\\\
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The Ballad of Winston the Wandering Trader, Book 13

2021

Danger is everywhere! Winston and his squad have to divide and conquer in this one. Emperor Nar sends an army to obtain the Staff of the Archmage in the Nether, while a horde of pillagers is closing in on Serenity Glen. Find out what happens by grabbing a copy of Winston 13 now! \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ This book is inspired by the Minecraft video game and is NOT OFFICIAL MINECRAFT PRODUCT. NOT APPROVED BY OR ASSOCIATED WITH MOJANG.
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The Ballad of Winston the Wandering Trader, Book 14

2021

Journey to the End, or the end of the journey? Winston and his crew have to get to the End as soon as possible. Mother Le Fey seems to be their only hope to save Penelope from the Staff of the Archmage, but will Penelope ever be free? Read Winston 14 to find out! \\\NOT OFFICIAL MINECRAFT PRODUCT. NOT APPROVED BY OR ASSOCIATED WITH MOJANG\\\
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The Ballad of Winston the Wandering Trader, Book 15

2021

The SEASON THREE finale! What happened to Penelope? Winston and his friends embark on a quest to locate news of Penelope. They begin from an impossible They have no idea what the brilliant flash of white light did to her. In fact, they have no idea if she is even alive. It doesn't matter, though, because friends are worth fighting for . \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ This book is inspired by Minecraft and is NOT OFFICIAL MINECRAFT PRODUCT. NOT APPROVED BY OR ASSOCIATED WITH MOJANG.
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The Ballad of Winston the Wandering Trader, Book 16

2022

After solving the mystery of Penelope's disappearance, Winston is adrift, wondering what to do with the rest of his life. When he encounters a pirate ship docked in the port city of Tagus, his life takes a new turn.... \\\\\* Please This book is NOT OFFICIAL MINECRAFT PRODUCT. NOT APPROVED BY OR ASSOCIATED WITH MOJANG.
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The Ballad of Winston the Wandering Trader, Book 18

2022

Winston and his pirate crew pursue the Ender Pearl.... Winston doesn't want to allow Captain Porkrind to get away with her nefarious scheme to enslave a group of villagers, but can he stop her? His ship, the Mercado Libre, is damaged, and Captain Porkrind has sailed away beyond the horizon. _The odds are stacked against Winston, but he never gives up! \\\*_ This book is NOT OFFICIAL MINECRAFT PRODUCT. NOT APPROVED BY OR ASSOCIATED WITH MOJANG.
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The Ballad of Winston the Wandering Trader, Book 19

2023

A map. A witch. A book. Winston's pirate adventures continue with a mysterious quest ordered by the Null. It seems like it should be easy, but if Winston has learned one thing during his nothing is ever as easy as it seems. \\\* This book is NOT OFFICIAL MINECRAFT PRODUCT. NOT APPROVED BY OR ASSOCIATED WITH MOJANG.
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The Ballad of Winston the Wandering Trader, Book 20

2023

Winston's ballad comes to an end. As Winston and his pirate crew go after a griefer, Winston experiences the full weight of being a leader, testing his relationships with Lucky and Wolf. And, of course, the Null is up to something. Will Winston finally get the happiness he's lacked since Penelope's death, or will he be forever alone? Find out in the series finale of Winston the Wandering Trader. \\\* This book is NOT OFFICIAL MINECRAFT PRODUCT. NOT APPROVED BY OR ASSOCIATED WITH MOJANG.

Author

Dr. Block
Dr. Block
Author · 103 books

I think Minecraft is the greatest game in the history of the world, and so did my two children who literally begged me to write Minecraft stories for them when they were young. That is why I have dedicated my life to writing Minecraft-inspired books to share with everyone! For readers under 9, I recommend the first nine books of my Baby Zeke the Chicken Jockey series, my Mob Mania Tales, the Peter and the Player's Palace series, and my three-book Spider Chicken series as well as Creeptastic, A Notchmas Carol, and most of my standalone books. For readers ages 9+, I recommend all of my other books, including the Diary of a Surfer Villager, Ballad of Winston the Wandering Trader, and Glitch Guardians series.

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