how to kill a giant | excerpt + giveaway

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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.

publisher: elk lake publishing llc

release date: june 11, 2023

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excerpt

A few feet away, David was stretched out on his sheepskins by the entrance. He was wide awake and couldn’t stop thinking about his strange guests and what to do with them. King Saul had given the order to be on the lookout for anyone suspicious, and he was certain these three kids were enemy spies. The Philistine army had attacked Israel, and they had surely sent out scouts to explore the land. His visitors didn’t look like a threat—too young and clumsy—but their behavior would be the perfect disguise. What a slick move on their part. He didn’t for one second believe their lost-wanderers-with-no-memory story. They were hiding something, and he had to be vigilant.

He had hoped to send them to his father the next day, but he realized he would have to wait for a servant to come since he couldn’t leave the sheep unattended. He was stuck and not happy about it.

Lord, what should I do? I need your wisdom. He turned over on his sheepskins.

He couldn't leave them by themselves. He had to keep them from fulfilling their mission if they were Philistines, but in the unlikely event they were actually lost, they would be easy prey for the many robbers or wild animals roaming the land. He had no choice but to take them with him, although he suspected they would be nothing but trouble.

about the author

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.

giveaway

(2) winners will each receive a $30 Amazon gift card and a copy of a How to Kill 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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