Children's book author Melody Kelly strikes a lovely series of chords in this charming gem about a British house mouse reluctantly swept up in detective adventures.

Lulu, the lazy little rodent resident of a musty old trunk in the attic of a British spinster, discovers that the hidden painting on which she frequently naps is in fact a long-lost Monet, and when a pair of art thieves abscond with the trunk and high-tail it to Paris, she finds herself along for a wild ride. Kelly, a former elementary school teacher ("Teaching from the Heart"), weaves her unputdownable tale with an obvious love for children, the innocence of youthful self-discovery, and brilliantly painted characters from French mouse detectives to newfound friends who draw Lulu out of her mousy shell.

"Lulu at The Louvre" takes us back to those longed-for days of children's literature, with subtle lessons to be learned, joyful play and imagination, and a beautiful compelling narrative superbly executed. In a world where innocence has become a rare commodity, this is a book to be coveted by any parent who longs for their child to still be charmed by an enthralling story.

Highly recommended, and with great anticipation for the next installment.

- Steven Hartov, New York Times bestselling author of The Last of the Seven