Bryce and the Lost Pearl

Journey through time and space to the world of Glideon, where a group of teen Lightgliders are tasked with saving a mysterious land filled with Gliddles, talking spiders, and diabolical Machines

Victor Harbor, Australia, 2024

Life is full of responsibilities for fifteen-year-old Bryce Holland. Between working at his uncle’s horse stables, playing his newly earned spot on the varsity basketball team, and leading a Bible study, the juggling act of his life is on the verge of a crash. The stress of a season-ending ankle sprain and seeing the girl he likes with the rival player who caused the injury, pushes Bryce over the edge and into making bad decisions.

When his uncle’s Clydesdale, which he rides without permission, gets away from him, the search to find the horse sends Bryce wandering deep into the woods and into the alternate realm of Glideon. There he meets other teens, who have been tasked with rescuing the Gliddles from Machines that threaten the land. Along the way, Bryce and his new friends discover the mysterious pearl that will guide them in their journey to resurrect Lightglider Academy, rescue the Gliddles, and restore the land.

First of seven books in the Lightglider Origins series for ages 8–14, telling the stories of teens from different time periods and locations around the world who are transported to the mystical land of Glideon to become Lightgliders. Fantasy adventure stories with relatable, authentic characters that affirm a biblical worldview and positive values. The Lightglider Origin series is based on the characters and story found in the Lightgliders virtual world of Christian faith, games, and community for kids.

1. Opening Credits
2. Chapter 1: Growing Pains
3. Chapter 2: Dawn’s Early Clouds
4. Chapter 3: Leo Has Fallen
5. Chapter 4: Brother’s Keeper
6. Chapter 5: Point Guard or Preacher
7. Chapter 6: Great Expectations
8. Chapter 7: Missing the Mark
9. Chapter 8: The Basketball Bully
10. Chapter 9: Insults and Injuries
11. Chapter 10: No, Not Him
12. Chapter 11: A Reckless Ride
13. Chapter 12: Stuck in the Mud
14. Chapter 13: Gliddle Help
15. Chapter 14: Spider Sense
16. Chapter 15: The Lost Pearl
17. Chapter 16: Kam-Elia Kidnapped
18. Chapter 17: Time Travelers?
19. Chapter 18: Lightglider Academy
20. Chapter 19: A Mysterious Nightmare
21. Chapter 20: Glider Training
22. Chapter 21:. Academy Orientation
23. Chapter 22: Tambika’s Voice
24. Chapter 23: A Root of Bitterness
25. Chapter 24: RES!
26. Chapter 25: A Reckless Glide
27. Chapter 26: Tambika to the RES-cue
28. Chapter 27: The Pearl Unearthed
29. Chapter 28: Kwan’s Keys
30. Chapter 29: Forgiving Finneas
31. Chapter 30: The Light of the World
32. Closing Credits