The Visitor
Debbie Barry
Paperback
(Independently published, Sept. 17, 2019)
When a solitary child lingers at the edges of the Halloween celebration of Trick-or-Treat, the silent presence gives the story’s narrator a chill. Nothing prepares her for the paranormal battle to come, or for the heart-wrenching identity of the spooky visitor.A haunting Halloween story for young readers and adults, this is a ghost story with a slight twist. Echoing a tiny fragment of the author's true life story, this tale is entertaining and heart-warming.This story is suitable for children in grades four and up, as well as for adults, but might be scary for younger children. Parents, teachers, and caregivers are encouraged to be aware of the sensitivities of younger readers.Debbie Barry lives with her husband in southeastern Michigan, with their two cats, Mister and Goblin. Debbie graduated summa cum laude with a B.A. in dual majors of social sciences with an education concentration and of English in 2013. Debbie went blind suddenly, without obvious cause, at the age of 45. Instead of giving in to the darkness, Debbie chose to adopt a positive attitude, and to find as much light as possible in her life. Before going blind, Debbie enjoyed drawing and painting in various traditional media, as well as a variety of fiber crafts. Since going blind, Debbie has returned to drawing and painting, within the limitations of her vision. She has found that being blind does not have to mean being truly disabled. She is active in her church community.