Abigail and the Christmas Contest
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2025

Abigail and the Christmas Contest

Written by Bethany McIlrath · Illustrated by Katie Saunders

Book #4 in the Abigail series

Jealousy threatens a Christmas contest, but true joy endures.

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192 pages· ~660L
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Bookroo's summary

Nine-year-old Abigail is set for the best Christmas ever with snow, presents, and a new puppy. Her excitement peaks with a Christmas contest she plans to win. However, when her cousin arrives, jealousy creeps in, threatening her holiday spirit. As chaos unfolds, Abigail discovers a joy that can't be stolen, learning valuable lessons from the Nativity story. Will she find the true meaning of joy amidst the festive frenzy? Dive into this heartwarming tale where faith and family collide, and see how Abigail's journey brings the Christmas story to life.

From the publisher

It’s going to be the best Christmas ever. Abigail’s cousin is visiting, plus there’s snow, presents and a new puppy to play with. Best of all, Abigail has a plan for an amazing Christmas contest, which she aims to win!But when the cousins come together, it isn’t long before jealousy threatens to steal Abigail’s joy.Join the Christmas chaos as 9-year-old Abigail learns that the joy that Jesus brings is the kind of joy that can never be taken away, and see the good news of the Nativity story come alive in her life!This fun, exciting novel is the fourth in the Abigail series. It can also be read as a standalone book.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
192
Reading age
7–11
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
~660L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.3
F&P level
~P
Publication
Published
November 1, 2025
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781802543179

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