Miracle in Music City

Written by Natalie Grant

Narrated by Dr. Simona Chitescu-Weik

In this third title in the Faithgirlz Glimmer Girls series by Natalie Grant, Miracle in Music City, the Glimmer Girls are at it again—looking for a mystery to solve. Gloria wants her daughters to learn they aren’t too young to make a difference, so she gets them involved in her annual benefit and auction. But as things often do with the trio of smart and sassy sisters, they get themselves and their nanny Miss Julia involved in a lot more than just helping mom raise money for a worthy and wonderful cause.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Zonderkidz
• Release date: Aug 2, 2016
• ISBN: 9780310758808

Natalie Grant

Since her 2005 breakout RIAA Gold certified album Awaken, multi-Grammy nominated artist Natalie Grant has remained one of the top-selling Christian and Gospel artists with over 3 million in sales.  The Gospel Music Association has named her the Female Vocalist of the Year five times, and she has had multiple songs and albums on the Billboard charts. More important than accolades, her passion is to help people across the globe discover their God-given calling and encourage them to live it out to the fullest potential.  An outspoken advocate for victims of human trafficking, Grant cofounded Hope for Justice International a multinational organization that rescues and provides complete restorative care for victims of trafficking.  Grant makes her home in Nashville, with her husband producer, and songwriter, Bernie Herms, and their three children: twins Grace and Bella and their youngest, Sadie.  Follow Natalie at www.nataliegrant.com   

Reviews for Miracle in Music City

[carlathelibrarian · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

In book three of the Glimmer girls series there is another mystery for the girls to solve. It is a The Gloria Glimmer, the mother, is a Christian Singer who performs all over the world. The family, three sisters Maddie, Mia, and Lulu are clever and fun yet have normal sibling issues. This is a Christian series, but does not over emphasize it. There is a mention of praying, asking God for signals to show what he wants you to do as well as talking to him and wanting to do things for the right reasons and to help others. All good messages.

This time the family is putting on a benefit to help the local mission in the city of Nashville. The girls are actually going to get the opportunity to sing at the Grand Ole Opry. There is a silent auction being held as part of the benefit and Maddie and Mia's teacher donates a valuable guitar from her grandfather. The day before the concert, Gloria and the three girls head off to the Third Street Mission to volunteer. They meet a young girl by the name of Ruby who is staying at the mission with her mother and baby brother. They feel close to Ruby and want to do something to help her. Meanwhile Maddie and Mia are dealing with best friends who are upset with them and do not want to come to the concert or spend time with them. They are upset about this and talk to their mother as well as pray to try and solve the problem. At the rehearsal for the concert and while setting up the auction, they realize the valuable guitar is missing. Again they talk to their parents and pray for guidance. Will they find the guitar before the auction? Can they help Ruby and make a difference in the life of her and her family? Will Maddie, Mia, Emily and Annabelle solve their problems and mend their relationship?

Overall this is a great read for young girls, a little adventure, a little mystery, a little family dramatics, some good Christian morals and learning a little about the needy in the community and the supports available to them. A great addition to a local library and definitely in Christian Schools, churches etc.

I received a copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.