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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.
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EXCERPT:
Hugo opened a sleepy eye. At first, he thought he was at home, but what he was lying on was much too hard to be his bed, and the light was much too bright to be his room. He looked up and saw nothing but blue sky. Strange. He slowly stirred to life. Where am I? He looked around, and the shock of what he saw jolted him out of his dreamy state. He hopped to his feet.
He was on the side of a ridge. He looked in every direction, but the view was the same as far as he could see. The terrain was hilly and arid with rocks, gnarled trees, and measly shrubs sprinkled around. The area was covered with green grass which had turned brown in spots, creating the semblance of a two-colored carpet.
The sun was shining brightly without a cloud in the sky. The weirdest thing of all wasn't the landscape—it was his clothes. Gone were his jeans and T-shirt. Instead, he wore a beige knee-length wool tunic with a leather belt around his waist and leather sandals. He felt a chill when he recognized them from his dreams. Over everything was a woolen cloak, which reminded him of a poncho. The rough and uncomfortable cloth itched his body all over.
I’m back in my nightmare, but it’s even more real.
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About the Author
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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I liked the excerpt.
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ReplyDeletethank you for sharing about How to Kill a Giant today, dear June :)
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ReplyDeleteQuestion for author-What's the strangest or most interesting thing you had to research for this book?
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