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 Miracle addresses 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.
Interview with the Author
- What was your hardest scene to write?
The theme of How to Make a Miracle is forgiveness. My biggest challenge was writing certain scenes in which my teen characters discuss forgiveness without sounding preachy, yet in a way that feels natural. To be honest, I have a strong dislike for preachy books or films, even when I agree with what they are trying to say. I’m sure the reviews of my book will let me know whether I succeeded.
- What is your favorite childhood book?
My favorite book growing up was The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. My parents initially read it to me, and then I read and re-read it multiple times since then (even as an adult— I still read it from time to time, along with the rest of the Narnia books). Not only did I love the story, but the character of Aslan fascinated me, and I really believe he helped me be drawn to Jesus.
- If you had to do something differently as a child or teenager to become a better writer as an adult, what would you do?
I was an avid reader—my parents instilled in me a love of books at a very young age—so I wouldn’t change anything on that front. What I would change is that I would take any creative writing course available. The problem, though, is that I was very shy as a teenager, so I wouldn’t have had the confidence for such a course, but I think it would have been helpful.
- What comes first, the plot or characters?
I mostly start with the plot first. For How to Make a Miracle and the other books in the series, I first envisioned a time-travel adventure into the Bible, selecting specific Bible stories, before the characters of the books came to mind. After I finish this series, I hope to start work on a middle-grade adventure story set in Ukraine at the start of the war. I have an idea for the plot, but not yet for the characters.
- What do you like to do when you are not writing?
In my “day job,” I teach ESL classes, and I love my work. I enjoy meeting new people and helping those who couldn’t speak a word of English to learn enough to start communicating and understanding a language that was previously inaccessible to them.
I love reading, of course. I like reading (and watching) murder mysteries. I also like watching certain sporting events, such as NFL games, the Olympics, and major international soccer matches.
Blog Stops
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, March 17
Simple Harvest Reads, March 18 (Author Interview)
For Him and My Family, March 19
Artistic Nobody, March 20 (Author Interview)
Texas Book-aholic, March 21
Guild Master, March 22 (Author Interview)
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, March 23
Fiction Book Lover, March 24 (Author Interview)
Books Less Travelled, March 25 (Author Interview)
Mrs. Ryan Moser’s Book and Movie Reviews, March 25
Paula’s Pad of Inspiration, March 26 (Author Interview)
Vicky Sluiter, March 27
History, Hope & Happily Ever After, March 28 (Author Interview)
For the Love of Literature, March 29 (Author Interview)
Mary Hake, March 29
Tell Tale Book Reviews, March 30 (Author Interview)
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Carol is giving away the grand prize of a $50 Amazon Gift Card and a copy of the book!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.
https://gleam.io/OTSG5/how-to-make-a-miracle-celebration-tour-giveaway