Abigail and the Fear Fix

The sixth installment in the Abigail series brings readers along to Camp Courage, where 10-year-old Abigail’s excitement about summer camp is weighed down by very real fears—from climbing high ropes courses to swimming and encountering forest wildlife. Bethany McIlrath handles childhood anxiety with immense empathy and humor, keeping the narrative deeply relatable. Rather than dismissing fear or offering superficial platitudes, the story uses scriptures like Romans 8:28 and John 16:33 to show how Jesus promises His presence through challenging situations. It is an ideal read-alone or family read-aloud for kids learning to navigate scary moments with faith.

Abigail is one of our all-time favorite series, and as a mom of three girls, I cannot recommend it enough!

In the sixth book, Abigail heads to Camp Courage, where she's excited for a new adventure but must also face some fears, both big and small.

I loved how Pastor Pete teaches Abigail and the other children what God's Word ...says about fear and reminds them where true courage comes from. The timing of this story was especially meaningful for our family, as we've been bringing some of our own silly and serious fears before the Lord. I love that these biblical truths weren't just reminders for my girls as we read, but for me, too!

Children are reminded that being brave doesn't mean never feeling afraid, but turning to God for help when they do. Through Scripture, including Romans 8:28 and John 16:33, this story encourages young readers to trust God even when life feels scary.

The world can feel pretty scary sometimes, even for our little ones. I'm thankful for stories that don't dismiss those fears but point children to the truth of God's Word and remind them that they can always turn to Him.

Thank you, @thegoodbookcompanyusa, for my copy in exchange for my honest thoughts. And thank you, @bethanymcilrath, for giving us a series and a character we can confidently read aloud or put in the hands of our children.

🎃 Abigail and the fear fix 🎃
This is the first book in the Abigail series that we have read. A wonderful story of 10 year old Abigail’s adventures as she faces various scary situations like her best friend being hospitalised and the challenges she faced at a kids camp such as canoeing, rope climbing or going to the toilet in the middle of the night while at camp (forest and bears 🫣). Amidst all this, she was reminded that we can trust God because He has a plan and Jesus is the proof that everything works out for good ...(Romans 8:28). We loved the funny encounters, sweet friendships and some lovely ideas and activities which we can do as family. The website on abigail series has helpful resources and fun games for each book.