Abigail and the Career Day Catastrophe

Caroline Saunders

Bethany McIlrath truly understands how to construct an easy-to-connect-with narrative around a gospel-rich passage! Abigail and the Career Day Catastrophe is a charming, relatable, and engaging story. Fourth-grade Abigail works hard to be good, experiences crushing disappointment when her efforts fall flat, and delights in the good news of Jesus. Kids who read about Abigail will be entertained, feel understood, and, most spectacularly, come away better equipped to press God’s good news into their everyday lives.

“It’s a hit in our home!”

Our Abigail was thrilled to read Abigail and the Career Day Catastrophe by Bethany Mcilrath—she loved that the main character shares her name! This chapter book follows Abigail, a relatable and fun-loving girl, as she navigates a hilarious and slightly chaotic Career Day at school. The story is filled with humor, heart, and important lessons about trusting God through the ups and downs of life.

As a mom, I love that it’s a Christian chapter book that not only entertains but also reinforces values I want my daughter to learn. I don’t have to worry about inappropriate content, and the faith-based themes are woven in naturally. It’s the perfect balance of fun and meaningful. Abigail has already asked if there are more books like this—definitely a hit in our home!