Kids Books / Young Adult
Date Published: 01-14-2026
Amazing Amanda and the Crazy School Carnival includes comedy and yet realistic
life issues. Readers will laugh, giggle, worry, and cheer Amanda's attempts at
growth. Amanda is a pre-adolescent girl who deals with body issues,
middle-school drama, angst with new girls, coming of age issues such as seeing
beyond the surface, handling responsibilities of leadership, and questions
about faith. Set in a mid-size central Minnesota town, the story is told
exclusively from Amanda's point of view. Amazing Amanda is a clean, family
friendly story.
This is Abear's debut novel.
Coming soon: Book 2 Amazing Amanda and the Mystery of the Black Cat and
Book 3 Amazing Amanda and Her Bright New Day. The series takes readers
through Amanda's entire sixth-grade experience.
Review
This was a fun and easy-to-read story about a girl who finds herself in the middle of a very busy and unpredictable school carnival.
Amanda is energetic and curious, which makes her easy to like. As the carnival goes on, things don’t always go as planned, and she ends up in some funny and messy situations. Watching how she handles these moments keeps the story interesting.
The writing is simple and clear, making it a good choice for younger readers. The story moves quickly and includes humor, while also showing small lessons about staying positive and dealing with problems.
About the Author
As a teacher for almost thirty years, Beverly Abear enjoys writing for
middle-grade and young adult readers. She has several stories in progress that
she hopes to finish and get published. The Amanda stories are mostly set in a
k-6th elementary school like the one the author attended in northern
Minnesota. Because her faith has greatly affected her life, Beverly's passion
for her readers is that they grow to trust in the Lord and enjoy an abundant
life in Him.
Amazing Amanda and the Crazy School Carnival is Beverly's debut novel.
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April 01, 2026
