Ten-year-old twins Maddie and Mia embark on another family escapade, this time at an adventure park in San Diego. Themed around pirates, the park is also a wildlife education and rehabilitation center. When Mia learns that someone keeps letting animals out of their enclosures, she is determined to find the culprit and save the animals. With characters too good to be true, Grant's second Glimmer Girls tale will be best received by conservative readers. Despite being a little preachy, this light mystery is buoyed by its pirate banter, strong conservation message, and fun rides.

GRANT, Natalie . London Art Chase . Bk. 1. ISBN 9780310752653 . ea vol: illus. by Cathi Mingus. 208p. (Glimmer Girls). HarperCollins / Zonderkidz . 2016. pap. $8.99. Gr 3-5 This series, written by Grammy-nominated singer Grant, introduces three blonde sisters: 10-year-old twins, Maddie and Mia, and little sister Lulu. In London Art Chase , the girls travel to London for the first time with their famous singing mom, Gloria Glimmer; dad; and zany nanny, Miss Julia Twist. Although the story revolves around all three sisters, Maddie takes center stage. She finds herself on the chase for a famous missing painting. What follows is a fun adventure while the mystery behind the art theft unravels. In A Dolphin Wish , Mia uncovers a mystery of her own when the girls visit an adventure park where the animals are going missing. Grant's background in Christian music is evident here; the girls' faith guides them through their adventures. God and Christianity play major roles in the story. When the girls face a dilemma, it is not only their family but their faith that shapes their choices. The sisters are sweet and innocent. As the slight mysteries unfold, Grant interjects some realistic life lessons about overcoming deceit and coping with everyday family issues. VERDICT Younger middle grade readers, especially those with a Christian faith, will enjoy these appealing and light mysteries filled with sisterly bonding. Bernice La Porta, Susan E. Wagner High School, Staten Island, NY