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Glimmer Girls: London Art Chase is written by Natalie Grant who many know as a four-time Grammy nominated singer. She is now using her creative talents toward writing books that pre-teen girls will like. As an 11-year old, I thoroughly enjoyed it.
In London Art Chase, twins Maddie, Mia, and their little sister Lulu are going to London for their mom's concert tour. They have a nanny named Miss Julia who takes are of them while their parents are gone. Their mom is named Gloria Glimmer, and she is a famous Christian pop star.
While their family is packing to go to London for Gloria's concert tour, the sisters decide to hold a fashion show, as many young girls enjoy playing dress up. Once packed, the family heads to the airport and flies off to London. Unfortunately, Lulu's suitcase with her toys didn't make it there. While Lulu hoped to investigate the matter, they were re-united with it after a few days. Later in the book the whole family will embark on a case regarding a stolen painting.
In London the family gets to stay in a really nice hotel and visit the National Gallery during their free time. They also got to visit Buckingham Palace, and the Tower of London, where they were awestruck by the jewels that belonged to many princes and princesses over the centuries. On their trip the family also learned that their great-great-great-great-great grandfather founded the London police force and was knighted as a result. Besides learning about their lineage, the girls also learned a thing or two about solving mysteries. I won't spoil them, so you'll have to read the book to find out more!