London Art Chase

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In London Art Chase, the first title in the new Faithgirlz Glimmer Girls series, readers meet 10-year-old twins Mia and Maddie and their adorable little sister, LuLu. All the girls are smart, sassy, and unique in their own way, each with a special little something that adds to great family adventures. There is pure excitement in the family as the group heads to London for the first time to watch mom, famous singer Gloria Glimmer, perform. But on a day trip to the National Gallery, Maddie witnesses what she believes to be an art theft and takes her sisters and their beloved and wacky nanny Miss Julia, on a wild and crazy adventure as they follow the supposed thief to his lair. Will the Glimmer Girls save the day And will Maddie find what makes her shine

Four-time Grammy nominated Natalie Grant is a top-selling Christian & Gospel artist with over 3 million in career sales. The Gospel Music Association has named her Female Vocalist of the Year 5 times and she has had multiple number 1s on the Billboard charts. Beyond music, in 2005 Natalie co-founded Hope for Justice International, an organization that identifies, rescues, and restores victims of human trafficking. Natalie resides in Nashville, TN with her husband, producer/songwriter Bernie Herms and their three children: twins Grace and Bella, and their youngest, Sadie.

Ten-year-old twins Maddie and Mia and their younger sister, Lulu, travel with their dad and famous mom, Gloria Glimmer, to London, where Gloria is putting on a few concerts. During their stay, they get to see the sights, including the National Gallery, to which Maddie is drawn due to her quieter, artistic bent. While there, Maddie and Mia see what they believe is the theft of a Renoir painting. When no one believes them, Maddie sneaks out of the hotel one afternoon to catch the thief. Blending travelogue, mystery, and family story, this novel from Christian recording artist Grant has pedantic overtones, particularly in the interactions between Maddie and her mom, that may turn off some readers. Still, the story will find a home with many conservative Christians and fans of Grant's music. First in the Glimmer Girls series, this light mystery gets some added sparkle as the book's adults encourage Maddie to find her own "glimmer." --- Melissa Moore * Booklist *