Book Series · 4 Books

Abigail Books

In order from Abigail and the Big Start Over to Abigail and the Christmas Contest.

The Abigail series is a set of 4 chapter books by Bethany McIlrath, published between 2024 and 2025. Written for ages 7–11, most books run about 210 pages.

Abigail and the Big Start Over
Abigail and the Career Day Catastrophe
Abigail Gets Left Out
Abigail and the Christmas Contest
Abigail and the Big Start Over
Abigail and the Career Day Catastrophe
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Abigail and the Big Start Over
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2024

Abigail and the Big Start Over

By Bethany McIlrath, Katie Saunders (Illustrator)

New school, new challenges. Can forgiveness help Abigail navigate life's messes?

192 pages
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Summary: Nine-year-old Abigail faces the chaos of a new school and the trials of making friends. As she navigates these challenges, she learns about forgiveness through the story of Jesus and Peter. With each misstep, Abigail discovers that grace allows her to start anew. This engaging tale invites young readers to explore faith and God's unwavering love, encouraging them to apply these lessons to their own lives. Join Abigail on her journey of faith, friendship, and family in this delightful series starter.
In reading order

Abigail Series

4 books · Published 2024–2025

#1
#1 in Series
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Abigail and the Big Start Over

Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2024

New school, new challenges. Can forgiveness help Abigail navigate life's messes?

#2

Abigail and the Career Day Catastrophe

Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2024

A young girl learns true goodness through unexpected lessons on her path to please God.

#3
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$1248

Abigail Gets Left Out

Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2025

A girl discovers her true worth and transforms friendships through unexpected inspiration.

#4
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$1248

Abigail and the Christmas Contest

Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2025

Jealousy threatens a Christmas contest, but true joy endures.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Abigail series?

There are 4 books in the Abigail series. It began with Abigail and the Big Start Over in 2024, and the newest book, Abigail and the Christmas Contest, was published in 2025.

What order should you read the Abigail books in?

Start with Abigail and the Big Start Over and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #4.

What ages are the Abigail books best for?

The series is best for ages 7–11, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Abigail to life.

01

Bethany McIlrath

Author
02

Katie Saunders

Illustrator

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