Lulu at The Louvre - by Melody Kelly

Book Synopsis

Embark on an enchanting adventure alongside Lulu, a British house mouse, in Lulu at The Louvre by Melody Kelly.

Lulu's curiosity sets her apart from her fellow mice, as she yearns to explore far beyond her cozy attic home. A twist of fate finds her awakening in an entirely unfamiliar place-the famous Louvre Museum in the heart of Paris!

Yet, Lulu's presence within these hallowed halls is no mere coincidence; a mystery awaits her brave spirit and clever mind, and she is determined to unravel the mystery and save the day.

Join Lulu as she explores the beautiful Louvre Museum, makes new friends, and faces thrilling challenges. Will she solve the mystery that has brought her here and find her way back home? The answer lies in joining her on this extraordinary adventure!

Written by former elementary school teacher, Melody Kelly, this charming tale is the first in the Lulu Mystery Series and is the perfect first "cozy mystery" for young readers who love stories about courage, friendship, and adventure.

This early chapter book for young readers is an engaging read-aloud story for classrooms, at-home bedtime reading, or interactive reading with family or friends.

Get ready for a fun and exciting journey with Lulu, the brave and surprising young mouse detective in Lulu at The Louvre!

Review Quotes

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