Celebrate Lit / March 19, 2026

How to Make a Miracle

About the Book How to Make a Miracle

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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My Thoughts on How to Make a Miracle

Okay. Let me just start by saying this is a great book. I loved the underlying message of how the worst battle can be fought within yourself, vs against another warrior. The battle in your mind can be your worst enemy. Holding onto anger and guilt only lets your enemy win. It hurts you, not him or her.

Let’s get some basics out of the way. This is the second book in a middle-grade series. You should definitely read them in order; however, if you’re one of the weird people who want to read the second book of a series first, you can read this as a standalone novel.

Three kids are transported back to Bible times when they visit an old castle. Once there, they must fight and join forces to help another escape a horrible fate.

The Bible story in this book is about the slave girl who leads Naaman to be healed. Obviously, there is fiction in there as well since we never encountered three kids time-travelling from the future in the Bible.

How should you use this in your home?

I can’t tell you how you should use this, but for us, we started off reading the story in the Bible that correlates with the novel. Then we read the novel. And then I had my kids compare and contrast the two. What were the facts? How did they come across in the novel? What was pure fiction? What lessons can we learn from this novel? We homeschool, so of course I’m going to turn a book read for pleasure into a lesson!

This is rated for middle-grade fiction. I did read this aloud, and my preschooler was in the room and riveted to the book. So, take that as you will, but in our house, everyone, young and old, enjoyed reading this one.

I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book, which I received from Celebrate Lit. All views expressed are only my honest opinion. I was not required to write a positive review, nor was I compensated in any other way. All opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC regulations.

About the Author of How to Make a Miracle

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 organises 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 instalment, 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.