Bryce and the Lost Pearl is an action-packed fantasy adventure that follows teens from across time and place as they are called into a mysterious world to fight for restoration, truth, and hope. When fifteen-year-old Bryce Holland stumbles into the hidden realm of Glideon, his already complicated life takes an extraordinary turn. What begins as a search for a lost horse becomes a mission alongside other teens chosen to become Lightgliders--tasked with rescuing the Gliddles and battling the dark forces of the Machines. As Bryce navigates this strange new world, he also wrestles with disappointment, identity, and purpose, discovering that his struggles back home are shaping him for something greater. Blending imaginative world-building with relatable challenges, this first book in the Lightglider Origins series offers readers ages eight to fourteen a story rich in adventure and meaning. Rooted in a biblical worldview and connected to the Lightgliders virtual universe, it invites readers into a larger story of courage, community, and transformation.