Lost Treasure of the Emerald Eye (Geronimo Stilton, No. 1) [Paperback]

Geronimo Stilton (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2004 | Age Range: 7 - 10 years | Lexile Measure: 530L (What's this?)

Enter the world of Geronimo Stilton, where another funny adventure is always right around the corner. Each book is a fast-paced adventure with lively art and a unique format kids 7-10 will love

Who Is Geronimo Stilton?
That's me! I run a newspaper, but my true passion is writing tales of adventure. Here on Mouse Island, my books are all best-sellers! What's that? You've never read one? Well, my books are full of fun. They are whisker-licking good stories, and that's a promise!

Book 1
It all started when my sister, Thea, discovered a mysterious map. It showed a secret treasure on a faraway island. And before I could let out a squeak of protest, Thea dragged me into her treasure hunt! In no time at all, we'd set sail for the island. It was an adventure I'd never forget....

Editorial Reviews

Review

Publishers Weekly
(February 23, 2004; 0-439-55963-4)

Holey Cheese! Imported from Italy, this snazzy series debut about a globetrotting mouse journalist spreads the cheesy puns nice and thick. On an average day, Geronimo Stilton edits The Rodent's Gazette, the newspaper of New Mouse City, capital of Mouse Island. But at the coaxing of his sister, Thea, and various relatives, Stilton sates his yen for adventure-and adventure writing-by embarking on various excursions and recording and illustrating his exploits in a diary that serves as source material for his books. Stilton, Thea, cousin Trap and nephew Benjamin board a ship in search of buried treasure on a secret deserted island. The trip is filled with peril and plenty of humor, though the treasure isn't what anyone expected. The book's lightning pace and its numerous chapters, as well as a full-color design that displays key words in color type and fun fonts, will hook kids in a flash. And those with a taste for Stilton's breezy style will surely want to devour future "whisker-licking-good stories," as the author calls them. The first four book in the Geronimo Stilton series will be released simultaneously, followed by one book per month thereafter. Ages 7-10. (Feb.) Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.

About the Author

GERONIMO STILTON is the publisher of The Rodent's Gazette, Mouse Island's most famouse newspaper. In his spare time, Mr. Stilton enjoys collecting antique cheese rinds, playing golf, and telling stories to his nephew Benjamin. He lives in New Mouse City, Mouse Island. Visit Geronimo online at www.scholastic.com/geronimostilton.

Product Details

the Rodent Gazette [4.99mb PDF]

• Age Range: 7 - 10 years
  
• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Scholastic (February 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0439559634
• ISBN-13: 978-0439559638
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (45 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,812 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #6 in Books > Children's Books > Animals > Mice, Hamsters, Guinea Pigs & Squirrels

More About the Author

Geronimo Stilton was born in New Mouse City, Mouse Island. He is the editor and publisher of The Rodent's Gazette, New Mouse City's most widely read daily newspaper. He is the author of more than 40 adventure novels, and the recipient of the Ratitzer Prize for his books The Curse of the Cheese Pyramid and The Search for Sunken Treasure. In his spare time, Mr. Stilton collects antique cheese rinds and plays golf. He also enjoys telling stories to his nephew Benjamin.

Visit me online at www.geronimostilton.com.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Geromino Stilton Rocks! April 19, 2005

By Delirium

Format:Paperback

As my 8 year old son would put it. Geronimo Stilton series is the FIRST book series that my son is willingly reading. The use of different fonts, colors and most of all humor in the book is what has kept him captivated. My 6 year old who is reading "Junie B Jones" chapter books has picked Geronimo as well.

Geronimo books are packed with references to popular culture, all re-worded to match the mouse vocabulary. And my son finds it particularly fun to "translate" mouse terms into something that he uses everyday. For example New Mouse City (New York City), Mousific Ocean (Pacific Ocean), San Mouscisco, etc.

I would also applaud to the translator who did wonderful job on the books translating them from Italian. We could hardly wait fo the next installment of the series.

So, in short, if you have a reluctant reader in your family, give Geronimo a try. It might just do the trick!

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Adorable New Series for Kids February 6, 2004

By Erika Sorocco

Format:Paperback

Geronimo Stilton, editor-in-chief of The Rodent's Gazette, and author of numerous books featuring exciting stories that are tastier than Swiss cheese, is pulled into a mystery, when his sister, Thea, discovers an old, mysterious map that shows a faraway island, where there is a secret treasure hidden. Being the adventurer that Thea is, she decides to go to the island and find the secret treasure. Of course, she demands that not only Geronimo accompany her on her trip, but also their cousin Trap. Now the three of them are on an adventure that they will never forget.

The Geronimo Stilton books are a cute new series for kids of all ages. Geronimo is a very intelligent, and fun character, as are his crazy family members (Thea, Trap, and Benjamin). While many children's books are very repetitive, the Geronimo Stilton series is something very fresh, and original. Filled with beautiful illustrations, a map of Mouse Island (Geronimo and the gang live in New Mouse City), and a listing of everyone who works at The Rodent's Gazette, Geronimo Stilton is sure to be a hit with all. Even adults.

Erika Sorocco

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible Series!! January 24, 2006

A Kid's Review

Format:Paperback

If you are looking for a new book series, this should be it! There are 24 books out so far, and I have read them all. They are funny, clever, and have lots of funny mouse jokes. They are perfect for ages 7 and up, and come out bi-monthly. They are the best series of books ever. They originally came from Italy, if you're wondering. They are great, so read them ALL!!