Danica Davidson of Sturgis has published “Escape from the Overworld.” It’s a Minecraft adventure novel for ages 7-12.
- Michelle Patrick/JournalDanica Davidson of Sturgis recently published “Escape from the Overworld,” a Minecraft adventure novel for ages 7-12. A book signing is planned for 11 a.m.-noon March 28 at Lowry's Books and More in downtown Sturgis
Danica Davidson of Sturgis has published “Escape from the Overworld.” It’s a Minecraft adventure novel for ages 7-12.
“It’s about an 11-year-old, Stevie, who lives in the Minecraft world,” she said about her novel. “He’s not good at fighting zombies. He doesn’t feel he belongs in that world.”
But there’s a solution, with a twist.
“He finds a portal into our world,” Davidson went on to say about the book. “He meets a bullied girl named Maison. The two become friends, but by opening the portal, he lets zombies into our world too.”
According to Davidson, the novel is a fantasy read with real world issues as well like bullies and kids going to a new school.
While “Escape from the Overworld” is her first published book, Davidson is no stranger to having her work published.
“I’ve been writing for years,” she said. “I started writing professionally in high school.”
Davidson currently writes for MTV News. She has also written for CNN, Los Angeles Times, The Onion, Publisher’s Weekly and more. Her next venture is to publish a book on how to draw Manga.
“Escape from the Overworld” has been selected to be part of an anti-bullying, girl empowerment initiative in Los Angeles and Atlanta where copies of her book will be given out, Davidson said.
A book signing is planned for 11 a.m.-noon March 28 at Lowry’s Books and More in downtown Sturgis.
Davidson is interested in visiting local classrooms and libraries. She may be contacted at danicadavidson.com.
“Escape from the Overworld” is published by Skyhorse Publishing, Inc., and is available at Lowry’s Books and More, Wal-mart, Barnes & Noble, Target and Amazon.com.