The Abigail Series

adventurous · relatable · humorous · inspirational

What is The Abigail series by Bethany McIlrath about?

Written and published from 2024 to 2026, Bethany McIlrath’s Abigail series follows energetic nine-year-old Abigail through the everyday challenges of school, friendship, family life and growing independence. Across six gently connected adventures, she starts at a new school, faces career-day and Christmas mishaps, feels left out, navigates a difficult summer friendship and confronts fears at camp. Aimed at readers aged seven and up, the books will especially suit Christian children. Expect frequent Bible teaching, prayer and gospel themes, plus mild peril, anxiety and social difficulties.

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All the books in The Abigail series (in order)

Abigail and the Big Start Over

by Bethany McIlrath

Book 1 of 6

A new school, unexpected troubles and one question: can Abigail really start over?

Abigail and the Career Day Catastrophe

by Bethany McIlrath

Book 2 of 6

Abigail’s plan to be perfectly good goes wrong—what can Paul teach her?

Abigail Gets Left Out

by Bethany McIlrath

Book 3 of 6

When Abigail feels left out, could an unexpected friendship change everything?

Abigail and the Christmas Contest

by Bethany McIlrath

Book 4 of 6

When Christmas competition turns sour, can Abigail discover a joy that lasts forever?

Abigail and the Summer Situation

by Bethany McIlrath

Book 5 of 6

How can Abigail share Jesus’ love when Maggie isn’t allowed to hear about Him?

Abigail and the Fear Fix

by Bethany McIlrath

Book 6 of 6

Can Abigail conquer camp’s scariest challenges—or discover someone helping her every step?