Kwan and the Armor of Light by Derek Holser

When Kwan Jeong, a quiet but brilliant young scientist, arrives in Glideon and joins the Lightgliders, he learns of the power and danger of secrets, and the importance of courage and humility.

Seoul, Korea. 2057. Kwan longs to make a difference and is desperate to protect his family’s legacy. After achieving prominence for discovering a revolutionary compound for building roads and bridges, he realizes his compound might be toxic. Should he speak up to protect his homeland’s environment, or follow professional success and recognition?

After a restless night of sleep, Kwan finds himself in a lab in the mystical world of Glideon. There he joins the Lightgliders, who are tasked with helping the Gliddles save their land. Only the Armor of Light can save him. And Glideon.

Book 3 in the Lightglider Origins series by Derek Holser and Zach Fay, illustrated by George Ermos. Paperback, 256 pages. Ages 8–14. ISBN 9781645075769.