Adventure Awaits

Baxter Family Children #4

by Karen Kingsbury, Tyler Russell

In the fourth book in Karen Kingsbury’s and Tyler Russell’s beloved series about the Baxter children, Kari and Ashley go through the ups and downs of summer camp.

School science camp is a few weeks away, but Ashley and Kari Baxter have very different feelings about going. With the help of their siblings, Kari and Ashley prepare for wild experiments and the challenges of the great outdoors, and together they learn what it means to plan for an experience they won’t forget.

In the process, all five Baxter Children learn how to make new friends and that adventure awaits in the everyday. They just have to look for it!

Genres: Childrens, Christian, Middle Grade, Family, Christian Fiction, Chapter Books

288 pages, Hardcover

First published February 22, 2022

About the author

Karen Kingsbury, #1 New York Times bestselling novelist, is America’s favorite inspirational storyteller, with more than twenty-five million copies of her award-winning books in print. Her last dozen titles have topped bestseller lists and many of her novels are under development with Hallmark Films and as major motion pictures. Her Baxter Family books are being developed into a TV series slated for major network viewing sometime in the next year. Karen is also an adjunct professor of writing at Liberty University. In 2001 she and her husband, Don, adopted three boys from Haiti, doubling their family in a matter of months. Today the couple has joined the ranks of empty nesters, living in Tennessee near five of their adult children.

See more at: http://authors.simonandschuster.com/K...

Reviews

[Kathryn · Rating 3 out of 5]

As an adult who reads children's books, I enjoyed this. Not sure if an actual child would or would find this cheesy - I do hate the way KK references her own work within her work (in this case, having Kari describe one day writing a book called Adventure Awaits) but these are very calming, palate cleansing, nice stories with a timeless feel - she doesn't use technology or pop culture to date them. Will continue to read these as long as she continues to write them.

[January · Rating 4 out of 5]

Adventure Awaits by Karen Kingsbury and Tyler Russell
Baxter Family Children #4
285-page Kindle Ebook 281 story pages

Genre: Christian Fiction, Children's > Middle Grade; Juvenile > Young Adult

Featuring: Mother-Son Duo, Author's Letter, Bloomington, Indiana; Traveling, Large Family, Dual POVs, Siblings, Graphics, Science Camp, Wholesome Characters, Charlotte's Web, School Setting, God's Plan, Silliness, Inconsistencies, Journaling, Drama, Hallmark Moments, Prayers, 🎨Art, Sports

Rating as a movie: PG

My rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️½

My thoughts: 🔖 Page 63 of 280 Ch. 5 Bo of Many Colors • Ashley - I've got issues. When we first met Rachel Howard in early summer, she had 3 kids and was due in 2 months with a 4th. Now it's the end of fall, and now Linda Howard and still, 3 kids are back from a Caribbean cruise. Steven may still be a teen, but he could be 7 for all, I know. I know continuity isn't a big deal for some readers, but it's a huge deal for me. I was looking forward to the new baby!
🔖255 Ch. 18 Science Camp Sunrise • Ashley - As someone who attended science camp in 6th grade this was interesting. I don't think the public school teacher should sound like a Sunday school teacher, but I'm just going to ignore and enjoy.

I'm still wondering if they meant Aladdin instead of Beauty and the Beast. There were some moments here but I think overall it was too silly as if they are going backward.

Recommend to others?: Sure. Every series has one that's okay, I think this was better than okay, I just didn't agree with some of the choices.

[Jacquelyn 💐 {This Rapunzel Reads} [Jesus Christ, my Living Hope] · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another satisfying and heartwarming book in this series! Once again the family atmosphere is my favorite part! It’s something that’s lacking in other series! This one was full of smiles, laughs, tears, and most of all adventure! Every day can be an adventure with God if you just stop for a moment and look!

[Luciana · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is one of the best series I have!!

[Katie Koppin · Rating 5 out of 5]

I never get tired of the Baxter family. Kingsbury has brought these characters to life once again and this series for kids looking back at when the Baxter kids were growing up is just what we need in this day and age. Uplifting and fun, I always look forward to these feel good books.

[Anita · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the fourth book in the children’s series about the Baxter family from author Karen Kingsbury. If you’re a fan of the adult Baxter series from Karen Kingsbury, you’ll enjoy learning more about the characters when they were children. While this story stands alone, reading the first three in the series first makes it more enjoyable in my opinion. There’s enough substance to the story to make it fun to read as an adult, and a “moral to the story” that is perfect for kids. This would be a great series for elementary aged children to enjoy, either on their own or as a read-aloud with their parents. 4/5 stars.

[Niki · Rating 1 out of 5]

I really enjoyed reading the first book or two of this series to my daughters (I could overlook some of the annoyances) but this one was a DNF. I just couldn’t do it and two of my daughters were with me on that (ages 8 and 12). Ashley was so annoying and really didn’t seem like a 10 year old…more like 4. It also felt like they focused on doing the right thing because they were Baxters and not because they want to live like Christ. I got whiffs of American fundamentalism that just didn’t sit well with me. There are better wholesome books for our kids out there.

[Christine Bialaszewski · Rating 4 out of 5]

Such a fun series for middle grades. Highlights a wonderful family and faith dynamic. The series deals with the family moving from MI to IN and how the kids deal with the move and settle in to their new home. It is told from the perspective of 2 of the children, Ashley and Kari, in 5th and 6th grades, respectively. Ashley has such spunk and is a joy to discover for boys and girls reading the series.

[Margaret Fraleigh · Rating 5 out of 5]

This a book in the Baxter Family Children Story series.

Kari's and Ashley's school classs are going to Science Camp.
Neither one is too excited about the trip.

However, they prepare and get on the bus.

There are many adventures the girls are involved in. And
they come with a different perspective.

Loved the story

[Jessica Grewe · Rating 4 out of 5]

It always great to go back in time and I have enjoyed reading about the Baxter children in their younger years. Getting to know them and their personalities more only enhances my love for this family!

[Page-Turner · Rating 4 out of 5]

The 4th book of the Baxter Family Children series was a very adventurous book. The coincidence was that I was also going on a school camp! I enjoyed this book very much. I felt myself being in the book, sitting around the campfire with Kari and Ashley :)

[Tracy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another cute addition to the Baxter family

[Kathy Dalton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not as good as the first two in the series but a nice easy read

[Dana McReynolds · Rating 4 out of 5]

Continuing the Baxter Family Children series for young readers with another fun book. I loved the science camp and the chapters from Kari’s perspective.

[Crystal · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great read for 3-6 graders

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Every day of life can be an adventure. If you see it that way."

Another great one in a fantastic series! These books really model godly behavior for kids. My third graders (and I) love them!

[Doris Lankford · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the 4th book in this series. I loved this cute and clean story.

[Jeanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely love this series

[Randy Tramp · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the Baxters. Can’t get enough of them.

[Book Nerd · Rating 5 out of 5]

The adventures that the Baxter children go on are always about staying close with family and always loving each other !

[Katy Lovejoy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like this series. It feels...homey for lack of a better word

[Sylvia · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book!! Great story!! Loved Ashley!! Love the Baxters!! Love this author’s books!! Love this series!!

[rachel · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5

[Chas Williamson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved seeing the back story of the Baxter kids.

[Marina Moreno · Rating 5 out of 5]

This whole series is just perfection. Love having such meaningful books to read alongside my daughter.

[Shirley Whitehead]

Need

Baxter Family Children Books
Bk 4

[Victoria Weaver · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reviewing this for our church library. Good clean book with good discussions on moral dilemmas. Had some good humor too.

[Ettak · Rating 3 out of 5]

The fourth book in the Baxter Family Children series, this one once again revolves around the middle Baxter sisters, Kari and Ashley.
The sisters are off to overnight science camp for a few days with their school's fifth and sixth grades.
One sister is fearful about the unknowns of the trip while the other relishes in the adventures promised due to those unknowns. Some chaos ensues, especially where dramatic Ashley is concerned, but the sisters both have eventful experiences.