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Abigail and the Summer Situation

Will Maggie EVER Get to Hear About Jesus?

By Bethany McIlrath, illustrated by Katie Saunders
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Fun, absorbing novel that helps kids aged 7+ to explore the challenges and joys of sharing Jesus' love with others.

Part of the Abigail series.

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What does it look like for kids to share the gospel with their friends? Join 10-year-old Abigail as she discovers God's power to save and learns about showing Christ's love to others in word and deed. 

In this relatable story, Abigail is delighted to spend her summer hanging out with elegant, imaginative, up-for-anything Maggie! But, to Abigail's disappointment, Maggie isn't allowed to come to Bible Club. In fact, it turns out that talking about Jesus is banned in Maggie's house. So how can Abigail share Jesus' love with Maggie in other ways? Alongside Abigail, readers will…

  • Enjoy summer experiences like building a lighthouse, competing to win ice cream and splashing in a pool
  • Navigate emotions common to sharing the gospel with unbelievers, like hope, frustration, fear and joy
  • Discover what it means that Jesus' love first shines into our hearts to save us and then shines through us to others

Kids will be inspired to consider the challenges and joys of sharing faith with others, as well as to be fervent in prayer and persevering in hope as they participate in the Great Commission. This fun, exciting novel is the fifth in the Abigail series!

Includes book-club kit with questions for discussion.

Visit the Abigail series website for free downloads, worksheets from the book, games and more!

About the series
This fictional series for ages 7 and up follows the adventures of 9-year-old Abigail as she figures out what faith means for her everyday life. Young readers are inspired to read the Bible, talk to God, and apply what they believe to their own lives. Free extras are available at abigailseries.com.
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Contents

  • 1. The Summer Situation
    2. Fairies vs. Pirates
    3. Backyard Surprises
    4. An Invitation Interrupted
    5. Trouble
    6. The Queen Says No
    7. Why?!
    8. A Man Named Zacchaeus
    9. The Lighthouse Contest
    10. Let’s Play
    11. Splash!
    12. Walk That Plank
    13. Plain Clay Jars
    14. Ye Old Paul
    15. Pirate Problems
    16. Hot, Hot, Hot
    17. The Last Night
    18. And the Winner Is…
    19. Ice Cream!
    20. Jesus’ Love Shines

    A Note from the Author
    Book-Club Questions
    A Sneak Peek

Specification

Age range: 7+
Contributors Bethany McIlrath, Katie Saunders
ISBN 9781802543926
Format Paperback
First published May 2026
Dimensions 129mm x 198mm x 15mm
Weight 0.21 kg
Language English
Pages 208
Publisher The Good Book Company
Endorsements

Bob Hartman

Author, Rhyming Bible and The Lion Storytelling Bible

“In the Abigail books, Bethany McIlrath demonstrates how a family’s commitment to their shared faith can help a nine-year-old girl navigate the everyday problems that children face. Each book not only tells a clever, funny story about Abigail but also successfully unpacks the biblical truths that Abigail discovers along the way.”


Laura Wifler

Cofounder, Risen Motherhood

Bethany has created a delightful series that helps young readers connect their faith with their everyday life. Abigail’s adventures are fun and relatable, delivering valuable lessons for all kids and making this series a great one to add to your bookshelf.

Amanda Cleary Eastep

Author, Tree Street Kids series

Abigail is back, and that will make young readers and their families very happy! That’s because Bethany McIlrath’s entire series also makes kids feel as if they are part of Abigail’s story. Plus, these fun, cheerful, and meaningful books help kids become more deeply aware of the grander story God is writing in their own lives.


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