Giant Slayers: The Summer We Stood Tall

This middle-grade novel, inspired by 1 Samuel 17, tells the story of Eli Rivera, a quiet kid who loves skateboards and fixing things more than being seen. At his local skatepark, laughter is loud, courage is tested, and fear has a name. When a group of older boys known as the Giants roll in, the air shifts and everything changes.

Some giants are not monsters.
They are fear, silence, and the pressure to stay small.

As summer unfolds, Eli faces moments that demand more than skill. They ask for courage. With the help of loyal friends, quiet prayers, and steady steps taken long before anyone is watching, Eli begins to learn that bravery does not have to shout to be strong.

What if the moment God is leading you toward is not about winning, but about standing firm?

Skate wheels hum. The crowd watches. A competition approaches. And the question grows louder.

“He was still small… but he was no longer silent.”

When fear returns and the spotlight turns his way, will Eli shrink back… or will he stand tall?

A story where faith grows quietly, courage is practiced daily, and even the smallest hearts can face giants.