Each person seeks his true self, her sparkle, his gift to the world, her purpose in life. That’s what Maddie, aged 10, was figuring out in London Art Chase, and what I’m still figuring out at 34 years of age. It must be a middle child thing. Another thing we have in common is that we like to draw. At least, I did before I started adulthood.
I realized that I am a stickler for following rules because when someone did what she was not supposed to, I felt uncomfortable. But, I know that stories have that awkward part, the conflict, to create interest and ambience that causes the characters to grow or change as they work through it to get to the resolution.
As a mother, I cannot help but read this children’s book from that perspective. I anticipated how Gloria Glimmer dealt with the situations, the issues her kids are facing and the sorting out of the conflict.
Even if on the surface, the book looked like it was about the lifestyle of the rich and famous; deep inside, the Glimmer family was a family like any other. Planning family adventures together and teaching their children about God & life are some of the things the Glimmer parents do.
I am inspired to:
- Pray as a family
- Pray for the little things
- Pray out our thoughts and feelings
- Have one-on-one talk with each kid to sort out emotions
- Calmly listen
- Ask questions instead of dish out advice
- Apply consequences for disobedience
I would highly recommend this book to anyone who likes children’s books with Christian values.
Note: I was provided with a free copy by BookLook in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.
London Art Chase
Glimmer Girls
Children, Christian
Zondervan
January 2016
ePub
184
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?
