I received Abigail and the Big Start Over compliments of The Good Book Company in exchange for my honest review.
Abigail and the Big Start Over is the debut title by author Bethany McIlrath and the first book in the Abigail series. The book introduces readers to a young girl named Abigail who recently moved to a new city and school. This season for Abigail’s family is called the Big Start Over. Abigail is eager to make friends and longs for stability amidst all the changes.
It took me a while to get around to reading my copy of the book because my eight year old daughter immediately grabbed it upon its arrival and read it in three days. She then thanked me for her favorite book. When I finally had the chance to read Abigail and the Big Start Over, I could see why it was her favorite! The book includes lovely illustrations that are appealing to young girls. It also includes characters and situations that are relatable.
The book does a wonderful job of simply presenting the gospel message and concludes with a sweet message from the author reminding readers of God’s unending grace. A neat addition to the book is its book club discussion questions at the end making this a fun read for young girls and their friends.
If you know of a young girl looking to read a sweet, wholesome, Christ centered story, I highly recommend Abigail and the Big Start Over.
