JustRead Tours Blog Tour: How to Kill a Giant by Carol Schlorff

Welcome to the Blog Tour for How to Kill a Giant by Carol Schlorff, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

Title: How to Kill a Giant 
Series: How to Be a Hero #1 
Author: Carol Schlorff 
Publisher: Elk Lake Publishing Inc 
Release Date: June 11, 2023 
Genre: Middle Grade Action and Adventure Fiction

He lost his courage. Will meeting a real superhero help him find it?  

An awful summer ... Thirteen-year-old Hugo is miserable. His move to a small Pennsylvania town has brought him nothing but trouble. Ignored by his new classmates and a favorite target for the school bullies, Hugo lets fear rule his life. It's going to be a long summer.  

An unexpected twist ... Hugo meets siblings Julia and Stefan, who are just as unhappy as he is. After finding a mysterious old Bible, all three are magically transported to ancient Israel, where they meet the young shepherd David, who suspects they're spies. The trio is caught up in a scary world where danger lurks on every side.  

A terrifying adventure ... As Hugo and his friends navigate the perils of this strange and frightening land, Hugo must face his greatest fear—that he's a coward. His only hope of survival is to learn the secret of David's bravery, but will he do so in time to face his biggest test? Find out in this thrilling tale of courage, friendship, and faith.  

How to Kill a Giant is a 2024 Christian Indie Awards Winner. 

Middle School aged books are always an interesting genre. Encouraging this age group to read can sometimes be difficult. How to Kill a Giant by Carol Schlorff  is the latest book in this genre that i have read. 

The synopsis of this book really was appealing and the book did not disappoint. The main characters in this story are Hugo,  Julia and Stefan. Hugo is the "new kid in town" and feeling lonely.  Julia and Stefan(siblings) are visiting their Grandparents for the Summer in the town Hugo just moved to, a small town in Pennsylvania. Hugo is a target of bullies in his new town and fears that he will never have any friends. Julia and Stefan are not having a good time visiting the small town, then things change when they meet Hugo. The 3 become friends immediately and upon exploring they find an old Bible. The Bible takes them back to ancient Israel and they meet David, in the time of when he was young. The 3 friends are now in a time period of Biblical times and are take on challenges they would have never thought to be in. I really LOVE that Hugo learns to conquer his fears and be strong. The book has a STRONG message of God helping us through Fears of Life, being strong. Faith, Friendship and being filled with courage against the Battles of Life. The book is geared towards Middle School ages, but I feel Adults can also be encouraged by reading this book. I HIGHLY recommend this book. GREAT BOOK and message!

PURCHASE LINKS: Goodreads | Amazon

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Carol Schlorff’s passion is to write exciting stories that encourage, inspire, and boost the reader’s faith, possibly because she has always felt like an outsider. She was born in North Africa to American parents and grew up in France. At age 15, her family’s abrupt move to Philadelphia resulted in a rough transition to American life.

After graduating from Penn State, Carol joined the Army in search of adventure. She was stationed in exotic—for her—locations like California, Arizona, and Texas. 

Since then, Carol has lived in Cracow, Poland, where she teaches English and organizes language camps. She also writes a blog on faith-related topics. 

Carol enjoys caring for her cat, Tabasco, watching a good murder mystery, and getting nervous while watching NFL games. Connect with her on her blog and Facebook.

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(2) winners will each receive a $30 Amazon gift card and a copy of How to Kill a Giant (winner's choice between paperback or kindle)!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight June 11, 2025 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on June 18, 2025. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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