The person behind the game
Follow Markus “Notch” Persson from his childhood in Sweden to creating Minecraft, the game your reader already knows.
Founders for Kids · A true story
The story behind their favorite game.
For the kid who loves Minecraft: meet Markus “Notch” Persson, the programmer whose ideas became a game played around the world.
Markus Persson: Founder of Minecraft
Buy this book on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Paperback
Inside the book
A game they love. A story to discover.
The setbacks behind the success
Discover the failed projects, sudden success, and sale to Microsoft that made his journey more complicated than it first appears.
More to explore together
Illustrations, discussion questions, and a glossary give your reader more ways to explore the story and its business lessons.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this book for?
It is written for young readers who are curious about the person behind Minecraft. Amazon’s description is aimed at ages 8–12; choose it with your child’s reading confidence in mind.
Is it a biography or a Minecraft gameplay guide?
It is a biography of Markus “Notch” Persson, from his childhood in Sweden to creating Minecraft and selling Mojang to Microsoft. It does not teach Minecraft builds, crafting recipes, or gameplay tricks.
What format will I be buying?
An English-language paperback.
Is this an official Minecraft book?
No. This is an independent biography in the Founders for Kids series. It is not an official Minecraft publication and is not affiliated with Mojang or Microsoft.
Markus Persson: Founder of Minecraft
Bring the story to your young builder.
An independent Founders for Kids biography. Not an official Minecraft publication.
Free Young Founder Starter Pack
Help your child turn an idea into their first business. Get our free 30-page Young Founder Starter Pack to discover their strengths, test a business idea, work out costs and prices, and plan their first sale.