“Must read 🏆.
A riveting and imaginative story boasting immersive creativity as well as wholesome themes of friendship, trust and bravery”.
-Reedsy.com
Overview +
Daniel is just an ordinary boy with a very ordinary life. One night, after moving to a new town, he wakes up in the fantastic land of Everworld.
When he meets Mia the Mean, he finds out that Everworld is in danger of being destroyed, and Daniel has to decide if he is willing, or even able, to help her save it.
“This is truly one of the best middle-grade fantasy novels since Percy Jackson.”
- Natasha Corrado
Meet the authors
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Vaughn Thompson
Co-author
(Published at age 12)
Vaughn has always been an avid reader and loves writing, so it was only natural that when on Thanksgiving break in 5th grade, she would start writing a novel with her dad inspired by a dream world that she has imagined. She loved writing characters and dreaming up the characters within Everworld and is in the process of writing the second book in the series.
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Ty Thompson
Co-author
(Debut novel, 2025)
Ty grew up loving to create and write— often writing essays or blogs for competitions, his own entertainment or for friends and family. When Vaughn said she wanted to write a book, he saw this as the perfect opportunity to share something he loves to do with someone he loves— and Daniel the Different was born.
How they do it.
“D the D” was only loosely planned at first. The authors knew the basic setting and idea of Everworld, but took to writing and unfolding the story by trading off chapters. All odd chapters were written by one author, and the even by the other.
This keeps them continually engaged in the story and inspired by where the other is taking it. In the end, they weave the story together with goals on where each chapter should end and then edit together.
What People Are Saying
“The plot twists...were so clever and completely caught me off guard in the best way!”
— Hudson, Age 14
“A truly phenomenal read that will have you on the edge of your seat… Absolutely excellent!”
— Anonymous
…imaginative and full of life..
— HH, Age 14
“I’ve already read it 3 times!”
— Lilah, Age 12
US99 Interview
Vaughn and Ty joined radio hosts Melissa and Austin of US99, Chicago.
Daniel the Different
Daniel the Different
One of the newest middle grade fantasy novels and debut book by authors Vaughn Thompson and Ty Thompson, this book is perfect for ages 9-14. Action, adventure, friendship with an immersive world at the backdrop, this is the first book in a the Everworld Series: Daniel the Different & the Unfinished Prophecy. Now available on Amazon.com
Get in touch.
Vaughn and Ty love to share their story with others and help encourage others to go on a journey of creative discovery of their own.
For all inquiries (press, school visits, interviews, other), please fill out the form and they’ll get back to you within a few days.