Do you have a reluctant reader in the house? Or one who likes an adventure story, but afraid to tackle a full-length middle-grade novel? How about a child who thinks the characters in the Bible were superhuman — or even boring and unrelatable?

Then The Heart Changer might be for your middle-grader!

Here is a synopsis:

Can an Israelite captive, wrenched from all she loves, serve the very man who destroyed her village?

Miriam is asked to do the impossible: serve the wife of Naaman, commander of the Syrian army. Clinging to treasured memories of home and faith, Miriam faces captivity with worry and bitterness. Little does she know the Heart Changer is wooing and preparing her for a greater mission—far beyond what she could imagine.

This middle-grade historical novel reflects the heartache and angst of a young refugee in a foreign land where all hope seems lost. 

The MC, Miriam by name, was homesick, angry and unforgiving. But, she was TRANSFORMED FROM THE INSIDE OUT!

“And I will give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit in you. I will take out your stony, stubborn heart and give you a tender, responsive heart.” Ezekiel 36:26

Hope pervades this MG historical fiction:

Does your child need a relatable character — one that has the same struggles and desires? I want to give hope, heart and a hero to my readers. Enjoy the trailer below:

Not only is this an easy read that is fast-paced, but there are many things to discuss with a parent or teacher when the reading is complete. You can find a TEACHER’S GUIDE here to use in a short unit study. Enjoy!

Have an upper middle-grader headed to high school? Check out this website for young ladies based on the book Lies Young Women Believe

I have other links to HEART resources on my website . . . check them out!

I found this book review of, “How Much is a Little Girl Worth?”

I hope you have found these resources helpful for the young readers in your home. If The Heart Changer looks like a perfect fit for your child, you can purchase it HERE.

You can connect with Jarm Del Boccio on her Author’s Website