Abigail and the Christmas Contest

Fun, absorbing novel that helps kids aged 7+ to engage with the Bible as they learn that Jesus brings joy that lasts forever.

It's going to be the best Christmas ever. Abigail's cousin is visiting, plus there's snow, presents, and a new puppy to play with. Best of all, Abigail has a plan for an amazing Christmas contest, which she aims to win!

But when the cousins come together, it isn't long before jealousy threatens to steal Abigail's joy.

Join the Christmas chaos as 9-year-old Abigail learns that the joy that Jesus brings is the kind of joy that can never be taken away, and see the good news of the Nativity story come alive in her life!

This fun, exciting novel for kids aged 7+ features short chapters with creative illustrations. It is part of a series for readers aged 7 and up that follows the fictional 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.

1. Opening Credits
2. Chapter 1: The Best Christmas Ever
3. Chapter 2: Jesus Brings Joy
4. Chapter 3: Surprise!
5. Chapter 4: Candy-Cane Fishing
6. Chapter 5: Henry Makes a Mess
7. Chapter 6: The Christmas Village
8. Chapter 7: All the Lights
9. Chapter 8: Uncle Thomas’s Surprise
10. Chapter 9: Gingerbread Hunt
11. Chapter 10: The Invisible Scoreboard
12. Chapter 11: Presents at Last
13. Chapter 12: I’m Jealous
14. Chapter 13: The Contest Continues
15. Chapter 14: This Game Is Hard
16. Chapter 15: Spread the Word
17. Chapter 16: Treasure
18. Chapter 17: Contest Complete
19. Chapter 18: J.O.Y.
20. Chapter 19: Candlelight
21. Chapter 20: Trophy Time
22. Closing Credits