MS Review – How to Kill a Giant – middle school Biblical fantasy
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Welcome to the Blog Tour for How to Kill a Giant by Carol Schlorff, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
About the Book
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.
PURCHASE LINKS: Goodreads | Amazon
My MS Review
Schlorff, Carol. How to Kill a Giant. Plymouth, MA: Elk Lake Publishing, 2023.
How to Kill a Giant is a time warp Biblical fantasy for middle school readers. Schlorff understands the pain points of her target audience.
Schlorff takes three unbelieving friends from the modern world and time warps them to the biblical time of David prior to his killing of Goliath. Many in this age group appreciate fantasy stories, the author uses the genre to introduce a behind the scenes look at a popular Bible story.
The three friends all have dealt with bullies, and their time with future King David helps them learn how to trust God in their dealings with mean people.
How to Kill a Giant would be a good addition to a K-12 Christian school library. It is appropriate for older elementary and middle school readers.
I received a complimentary copy of How to Kill a Giant. This is my honest review.
About the Author – Carol Schlorff
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.
Tour Giveaway
(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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Thank you for the review.
Sounds like a great read.