Gliding with Glisten, The Fairhope Dragon is a heart-warming story of two incredibly brave twins and their mentor who live along the Fish River in Baldwin County, Alabama.

The twins encounter something special that change their lives forever – a dragon which they name Glisten. For five years they raise Glisten while they mature into responsible teens.

In Searching for Glisten, The Fairhope Dragon, the sequel to Gliding with Glisten, The Fairhope Dragon, Katarina and Kaleb embark on a quest to find Mariposa and Glisten. Along the way, the twins meet new friends– humans and dragons. The sequel ends with an endearing love story.

Beholding Baby Glisten, The Fairhope Dragon is the prequel to Gliding with Glisten, The Fairhope Dragon.  Tiny Glisten is born to Aquamarine and Sunshine outside Fairhope, AL. Human twins, Kaleb and Katarina, spend joyful hours on their farm close to Glisten’s birthplace. Glisten, Katarina, and Kaleb experience exciting life-changing events.

The Glisten Trilogy Coloring Book is a companion to the three books in the Glisten trilogy. The illustrations and supporting text highlight the plot and characters of the books. Enjoy coloring as you experience the adventures of Glisten, the Fairhope Dragon, and her human friends, Katarina and Kaleb.

Gliding with Glisten, The Fairhope Dragon is the first in the Glisten Trilogy written by retired teacher, learning specialist, and administrator Debby Hackbarth. Debby’s fifty years in various educational settings helped her understand that all students enjoy using their imaginations. Many people around the world are captivated by the dragons around us.

NOTEWORTHY NOTES – DEBBY HACKBARTH

• Local business owner – HAART, LLC
  • Tutoring/mentorship for all ages
  • Author: The Fairhope Dragon series and Dynamic Debby: Overcoming Prematurity and Poor Vision as well as the Memory Magic system to enhance reading, writing and spelling
  • Artist: canvas with ink, reclaimed wood items (ornaments, gnomes), and pressed leaf ornaments
  • Customized art on canvas or wood
• Presentations and book signings at local venues
  • Page and Palette in Fairhope and at Barnes and Noble in Spanish Fort
  • Presentations at the Fairhope Public Library
• Social Media
  • Deborahhackbarth.com
  • Thefairhopedragon.com
  • Haart Tutor on Facebook
  • Dhackbarth7@gmail.com
• A life-long educator
  • General and special education teacher
  • Professional tutor and mentor
  • Administrator at the elementary and college levels
  • Staff Developer in several states
• Advanced degrees and professional activities
  • MS Ed in Curriculum/Instruction-Reading/Literacy
  • MS Ed in Special Education – Learning Disabilities
  • Member of Pensters – active writers since 1965
  • Prolific poet in The Writer’s Club
  • Editor and contributing author of the bi-annual newsletter for the Fairhope Single Tax Corporation – Fairhopers

Contact Debby at dhackbarth7@gmail.com  for more information on obtaining her services and products. Her books are for sale on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and at Page and Palette in Fairhope.