Overview
Theo and the team get trapped in an Ancient City where escape seems impossible. Find out what happens in Book 5 of The Ironsword Academy, the official Minecraft chapter series that is perfect for readers 6 to 9 and Minecraft fans of all ages!
Theo and his friends continue their quest through Minecraft to get their digital friend Eek to safety. But when they are blocked by the Ancient City’s terrifying wardens, problem solver Theo becomes frustrated that they are having so much trouble in Minecraft—and in the real world, where school elections and basketball games keep interrupting them! Find out what happens in the fifth installment of the Ironsword Academy, the only official chapter book series based on the most popular video game of all time that takes a group of intrepid Minecraft player on amazing journeys where they solve problems and unravel mysteries in the real world and in the world of Minecraft.
Don’t miss these other great Minecraft Series:
• Minecraft Woodsword Chronicles books 1-6
• Minecraft Stonesword Saga books 1-6
© 2026 Mojang AB. All Rights Reserved. Minecraft, the Minecraft logo, the Mojang Studios logo and the Creeper logo are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.
Theo and his friends continue their quest through Minecraft to get their digital friend Eek to safety. But when they are blocked by the Ancient City’s terrifying wardens, problem solver Theo becomes frustrated that they are having so much trouble in Minecraft—and in the real world, where school elections and basketball games keep interrupting them! Find out what happens in the fifth installment of the Ironsword Academy, the only official chapter book series based on the most popular video game of all time that takes a group of intrepid Minecraft player on amazing journeys where they solve problems and unravel mysteries in the real world and in the world of Minecraft.
Don’t miss these other great Minecraft Series:
• Minecraft Woodsword Chronicles books 1-6
• Minecraft Stonesword Saga books 1-6
© 2026 Mojang AB. All Rights Reserved. Minecraft, the Minecraft logo, the Mojang Studios logo and the Creeper logo are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.
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