“We can't be good enough for God on our own!”
Abigail “knew that when she grew up, she wanted to do something good for God.” Something that would make God and her parents proud of her! A flying missionary police officer hero! Surely that would make God say, “good job.”
While Abigail tries to play hero with her school mates and brother, she thinks she is pleasing God by “being good,” but, "Sometimes people think they’re doing something good for God and get it wrong.”
I love how Abigail discovers what it means to be “good” by learning about Paul. “He was a guy who met Jesus,” explains Abigail’s dad. And that’s what changes everything. Abigail realizes she needs forgiveness and that she needs to be more like Jesus to be a real hero.
The author does such a wonderful job explaining grace and good works in Chapters 15 and 16. I recommend spending some time in these chapters, as kids will be able to grasp a difficult topic quite easily. There are also great lessons on wisdom, prayer, and the Spirit.
This series, geared toward ages 7+, but also a great read aloud for younger kids, is entertaining and edifying. Kids will find a relatable story saturated with gospel truths. I got my nine-year-old niece hooked on Abigail, and here is what she had to say: “I loved it. It was even better than the first one. I like the part where she learns about Paul, Saul, and Jesus. I liked that she added new characters, like Mia, but that we also learned more about characters from the first one, like grandpa.” My niece and I highly recommend adding this series to your home libraries, and we can’t wait for the next one!
*I was sent a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.*
