{"title":"Zach Fay | Authors","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"author-info-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"author-info-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZach Fay, MDiv, MBA, is the creator of Lightgliders, a virtual world of Christian faith, games, and community for kids. He and his wife, Margaret, live with their four young children in St. Louis, Missouri. He is inspired by the intersection of faith, reason, and imagination. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item recent-articles\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"recent-articles-heading\"\u003eRecent Articles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"recent-articles-list\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blog.newgrowthpress.com\/pray-big-prayers\/\"\u003ePray Big Prayers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"recent-articles-list\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blog.newgrowthpress.com\/how-fantasy-fiction-can-help-your-child-develop-a-biblical-worldview\/\"\u003eHow Fantasy Fiction can Help Your Child Develop a Biblical Worldview\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"author-page\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.newgrowthpress.com%20%20\/author\/zachfay\/\"\u003eView more\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bryce-and-the-lost-pearl-lightglider-origins","title":"Bryce and the Lost Pearl: Lightglider Origins","description":"\u003csection data-role=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJourney 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. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVictor Harbor, Australia, 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLife 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn injury ends his season prematurely and the girl he likes starts hanging out with the guy who sprained his ankle. The stress sends Bryce over the edge and he thunders away on his uncle’s Clydesdale without permission.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e When the horse gets away from him, the search to find the missing animal sends Bryce wandering deep through the woods and into a strange new land.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBryce suddenly finds himself in the a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elternate realm of Glideon where he meets other teens who have been tasked with rescuing the Gliddles from an army of 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirst of seven books in the Lightglider Origins series for ages 8–14,\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFantasy adventure stories with relatable, authentic characters \u003c\/strong\u003ethat affirm a biblical worldview and positive values.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Lightglider Origin series \u003c\/strong\u003eis based on the characters and story found in the Lightgliders virtual world of Christian faith, games, and community for kids.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWritten by Derek Holser and Zach Fay\u003c\/strong\u003e with illustrations by George Ermos.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/book-author\/derek-holser\/?showHidden=true\"\u003eDerek Holser\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, MEd, MTh, JD, is an author, educator, and attorney. He and his wife, Leah, and their three teenage children live in Bainbridge Island, Washington. His many works include Atlas Forman \u0026amp; The Necessary Dream and BOY 39. He is dedicated to producing works of inspiration and education, which lead to personal and societal transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Derek Holser and Zach Fay","offers":[{"title":"Book","offer_id":49953477099749,"sku":"9781645074762","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"eBook","offer_id":49953477132517,"sku":"9781645074779","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49953477165285,"sku":"9798891537088","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/5617\/9173\/files\/Bryce-and-the-Lost-Pearl-Cover__71495.1753471400.1280.1280.jpg?v=1783392679"},{"product_id":"lightglider-origins","title":"Lightglider Origins","description":"\u003csection\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lightglider Origin series is based on the characters and story found in the Lightgliders virtual world of Christian faith, games, and community for kids ages 8–14.\u003cspan style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"\u003e Each book tells the story of one of the seven \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"\u003eteens, all from different time periods and locations around the world, who are transported to the mystical land of Glideon to become Lightgliders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"\u003e These f\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"\u003eantasy adventure stories with relatable, authentic characters affirm a biblical worldview and positive values. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"\u003eThrough the stories of the Lightgliders, readers will catch a vision for how they were uniquely made to shine and see how God has written them into His grand story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"\u003eWhat’s Included: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eBryce and the Lost Pearl\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eTambika and the Shield of Wisdom\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eKwan and the Armor of Light\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Derek Holser and Zach Fay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49953772601573,"sku":"9870","price":50.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/5617\/9173\/files\/Lightglider_s.png?v=1788556061"},{"product_id":"tambika-and-the-shield-of-wisdom","title":"Tambika and the Shield of Wisdom","description":"\u003csection data-role=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003eThe Lightglider Origins saga continues with the story of a strong-willed teenager who wants to save her tribe from violence and restore peace, but instead finds herself in the land of Glideon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003eTanganyika, Africa, 1896\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003eAs long as she’s been alive, Tambika’s tribe, the Hehe, has lived in conflict. She longs to be a leader who stands up for her people, but her desire for vengeance endangers her destiny. When Tambika and her friends break into the German armory to take back their tribe’s silver, she attacks a young soldier and flees the scene. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003eAs she escapes into the bush, Tambika sees a cosmic light that fills the sky and transports her to another realm, the land of Glideon. She discovers an old journal with clues that lead her to an abandoned training facility, where her purpose in Glideon is revealed. She has been chosen to resurrect Lightglider Academy and to equip teenagers from all over the world to rescue Gliddles and restore the land. She must first locate the Shield of Wisdom, a crucial component of the Armor of Light, which will empower the next generation of Lightgliders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003eThrough the Lightglider Origins series, readers will be awakened to the truth that whenever darkness comes, they were made to shine! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003eWritten by Derek Holser and Zach Fay \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003ewith illustrations by George Ermos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003eSecond of seven books in the Lightglider Origins series for ages 8–14,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003e 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003eFantasy adventure stories with relatable, authentic characters \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003ethat affirm a biblical worldview and positive values.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003eThe Lightglider Origins series is based on the characters and story found in the Lightgliders virtual world of Christian faith, games, and community for kids\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Derek Holser and Zach Fay","offers":[{"title":"Book","offer_id":49954053751013,"sku":"9781645075486","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"eBook","offer_id":49954053783781,"sku":"9781645075493","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49954053816549,"sku":"9798891537095","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/5617\/9173\/files\/Tambika-Cover__54570.1753471452.1280.1280.jpg?v=1783399002"},{"product_id":"kwan-and-the-armor-of-light-book-3","title":"Kwan and the Armor of Light: Book 3","description":"\u003csection data-role=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003eWhen Kwan Jeong, a brilliant and humble young scientist, arrives in Glideon and joins the Lightgliders, he learns of the danger and power of secrets, and the importance of courage and humility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003eSeoul, Korea, 2057\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003eKwan longs to make a difference and is desperate to protect his family’s legacy. As the son of the Chief Technology Integration Minister, the stakes are high to prove his worth. After achieving prominence for discovering a revolutionary compound for building roads and bridges, Kwan realizes that his compound might be toxic. Should he speak up to protect the environment of his homeland, or follow professional success and recognition? In the back of his mind, he remembers the advice his father once gave him: Sometimes secrets are necessary. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003eAfter a restless night of sleep, Kwan finds himself back in the lab—but not his lab. It’s a lab in the mystical world of Glideon. There he joins the Lightgliders who are tasked with helping the Gliddles save their land. While on a quest in the Liminal Caverns with the Gliddles, he finds Dr. Grapethorne’s journal which holds disturbing truths about Glideon, blight, and the mysterious Gliddles. Kwan keeps his discovery a secret, but the truth comes out when he falls ill from the blight. 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