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Baxter Family Children Books

In order from Best Family Ever to Adventure Awaits.

The Baxter Family Children series is a set of 5 chapter books by Karen Kingsbury and Tyler Russell, published between 2019 and 2023. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 290 pages. Subjects across the series include moving, siblings, and values and virtues.

Best Family Ever
Finding Home
Never Grow Up
Being Baxters
Adventure Awaits
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Best Family Ever
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

Best Family Ever

A young girl navigates the challenges of growing up and moving to a new home.

277 pages· 45,507 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
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Summary: The Baxter siblings—Brooke, Kari, and Ashley—must leave their beloved home for a new life in Bloomington. As they grapple with change, their talents and sisterly bonds are tested. Will their faith and love for each other be enough to navigate this upheaval? Discover the childhood adventures of the Baxter family in a heartwarming tale of resilience and unity.
In reading order

Baxter Family Children Series

5 books · Published 2019–2023

#1
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$1697

Best Family Ever

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

A young girl navigates the challenges of growing up and moving to a new home.

#2
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$858

Finding Home

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

Can Ashley find friendship and belonging in a new town?

#3
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$858

Never Grow Up

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021

Sisters face the challenge of growing up and the desire to stay young forever.

#5
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$1697

Being Baxters

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

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

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$1697

Adventure Awaits

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022

Two sisters face summer camp's wild experiments and nature's challenges.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Baxter Family Children series?

There are 5 books in the Baxter Family Children series. It began with Best Family Ever in 2019, and the newest book, Adventure Awaits, was published in 2022.

What order should you read the Baxter Family Children books in?

Start with Best Family Ever and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #5.

What ages are the Baxter Family Children books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

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