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.
Excerpt from the Book
The compartment walls closed in on Stefan. He longed to break free from his temporary prison, but where would he go? Traipsing through the fields? No thank you.
“I’ll see if I can find out the problem,” Mom said, standing up. She was a tall, graceful woman with shoulder-length blonde hair. She slid open the door.
“Yeah, go right ahead,” Stefan whispered. He coldly glared at her as she disappeared into the hallway.
“C’mon, it’s not her fault we’re stuck here.” Julia shot her brother a death stare.
“It’s her fault we’re on this stupid train,” he retorted.
“What?” Julia’s eyes grew so wide Stefan could almost see his reflection in her irises. “It’s thanks to her we’re on this train.”
Stefan ignored her comment and slumped further down, almost sliding off the seat. Even if Julia was right, Mom deserved to be scolded for making his life miserable since that horrible summer day when he and Julia got home from Grandma and Grandpa’s house nearly a year ago. He turned toward his friend Hugo, whose gaze latched onto his and made Stefan uncomfortable.
An uneasy stillness took over the compartment.
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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.