Saving Fortress City

Reach for this book when your child is struggling with frustration during group projects or needs a nudge toward collaborating with others. While it is set in the high action world of Minecraft, the core of the story is about managing big emotions and learning to trust your team when things go wrong. It is a perfect bridge for reluctant readers who prefer digital worlds but need to develop social emotional skills like staying calm under pressure and creative problem solving. The story follows a group of heroes who must defend their home from a massive siege. It emphasizes that no single person has all the answers and that true bravery often looks like asking for help. The graphic novel format makes the complex themes of loyalty and resilience accessible to elementary and middle schoolers, providing a safe space to explore high stakes scenarios without being overly dark or heavy.