How to Make a Miracle Tour & Giveaway

About the Book

Book: How to Make a Miracle (How to Be a Hero Book 2)

Author: Carol Schlorff

Genre: Middle-grade action and adventure

Release Date: February 17, 2026

Three teenagers. One perilous quest. A miracle worth risking everything for.

Trapped in the Past … A visit to an old palace takes an unexpected turn when Stefan, his sister Julia, and their friend Hugo are mysteriously hurled into the harsh, unpredictable world of the Bible, where they meet Nasiya, a young slave girl caught in a dreadful fate.

Danger and Destiny … In a land where any shadow can hide an enemy, the trio must summon every ounce of faith to survive. For Stefan, however, the battle isn’t only against ruthless warriors—it’s against the anger and guilt holding him captive for too long. As the teens embark on a dangerous journey, Stefan must face the wounds of his past before they shatter his future.

A Race Against the Clock … With time running out and lives hanging in the balance, Stefan must discover that the greatest miracles aren’t about changing the world—they’re about renewing the heart. Fast-paced, richly immersive, and carrying a powerful message of redemption, this middle-grade adventure will grip readers from the first page to the last.

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About the Author

Carol’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 Krakow, Poland, where she teaches English and organizes language camps. She also writes a blog on faith-related topics.

Carol enjoys watching or reading a good murder mystery and getting nervous while watching NFL games.

More from Carol

The idea for a middle-grade novel came to me while I was listening to a series of sermons on meditating on God’s Word. How could I show that the Bible is exciting, far from boring, relevant to our lives, and has the answers we seek about our purpose in life? And do so in a way that is fun and intriguing, keeping the readers on the edge of their seats? Write a time-travel adventure into the Bible, of course! Granted, the premise may not be new, but I aimed to write it in a way that is fresh and stimulating, giving valuable insights into the Bible.

The result of this crazy idea is the How to Be a Hero series, of which How to Make a Miracle is the second installment, although each book can be read as a standalone novel.

I targeted middle-grade readers because it’s an awkward age when young people begin to question what their parents have taught them and seek answers for themselves (speaking from experience, here). If my books can encourage them in their faith, I will consider my writing a success.

I chose the book themes based on issues young people struggle with. How to Make a Miracleaddresses the problem of anger, bitterness, and unforgiveness, which I don’t need to tell you are far too prevalent in our society. The solution is forgiveness—and we all need to learn how to forgive each other, regardless of age.

MY REVIEW

Traveling to Poland the teens experience an eye opening look at where their ancestors lived. Right away you can tell Stefan is not happy having to be there. I’m thinking he needs an attitude adjustment. He is still trying to cope with the divorce of his parents. A year later and his bitterness has gotten worse. Being on the trip isn’t helping him but soon things will take a different course for him and the others.

I appreciate how the author illustrates anger and unforgiveness in the story. Sometimes as parents we may miss how a decision we make affects our children. Stefan just wants his life back before the divorce where everything in his life was peaceful. As he allows bitterness to continue he faces decisions that question his attitude toward others.

Through a series of events the teens find themselves back in ancient Israel. The author does a great job of helping readers visualize what it may have looked like and I began to fully invest myself in the book. Meeting a young slave girl they soon realize they may be in danger. I love how the author brings a Biblical story to life and shows how hearts need to change in this exciting adventure.

Nasiya explains that she has been a slave for two years. Her life has been hard yet I felt her calmness and grace. She knows that the teens are in danger of being captured by the soldiers and wants to help them. Stefan calls out to God for help even though he knows he hadn’t been close to Him in a long time. God is merciful and hears our cries when we feel alone. Stefan finds himself seeing how much God loves unconditionally during this journey.

I loved reading about Elijah and how he guided someone for healing. We all have had times when we doubt God. In this story we see how Stefan is led on a journey where he experiences how a slave girl forgave her master and directed him to someone who could heal his leprosy. From Stefan witnessing the miracle he was able to understand forgiveness.

“Forgiving means letting go of my anger, but the Lord will judge the sins committed against me.”

I received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. The review is my own opinion.