Being Baxters

Written by Karen Kingsbury and Tyler Russell

Part of the Baxter Family Children series

Sibling rivalry and a looming blizzard test the Baxter children's unity.

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290 pages

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In Bloomington, the Baxter siblings face unexpected challenges. Ashley struggles with a stern substitute teacher, Brooke feels excluded, Erin adapts to new glasses, and Kari's dance solo success goes to her head. As Principal Bond's Character Awards spark fierce competition, the siblings lose sight of their values. Meanwhile, a blizzard threatens to cancel Luke's much-anticipated field trip. Can the Baxters overcome these trials and rediscover the true meaning of family? Dive into their world of friendship, rivalry, and resilience.

From the publisher

In the fifth book in Karen Kingsbury and Tyler Russell’s beloved series about the Baxter children, when things don’t turn out according to plan, the siblings must stick together and remember who they are. Things are changing in Bloomington for the Baxters. When Ashley’s teacher, Mr. Garrett, takes a month off work for the birth of his baby, the intimidating Ms. Stritch takes his place. Ashley tries but can’t seem to crack the new teacher’s tough exterior. Meanwhile, Brooke struggles when a popular girl excludes her at lunch, Erin adjusts to getting glasses, and when Kari is given a dance solo for the upcoming recital, she takes her success a little too seriously. When Principal Bond announces a new Character Awards initiative, competition breaks out between siblings and friends, until the students forget the point of the awards. Through it all, the town prepares for a major blizzard that Luke worries will cancel his class’s field trip to see the Harlem Globetrotters. With so many obstacles in their lives, the Baxter Children have the opportunity to remember what being Baxters really means.

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