The Secret of Cacklefur Castle (Geronimo Stilton, No. 22) [Paperback]

Geronimo Stilton (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 7 and up | Grade Level: 2 and up

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.

Moldy mozzarella, it was every mouse's worst nightmare! My old friend Creepella von Cacklefur called me one night and ordered me to join her for the weekend at her family's spooky castle. And before I could say "boo!" she'd mouse-napped me! Now I was stuck in the gloomiest, eeriest castle I'd ever seen. Even worse, I was surrounded by Creepella's creepy family! Oh, would I ever escape back to my safe, cozy mouse hole in New Mouse City?

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About the Author

Geronimo Stilton was born in New Mouse City, Mouse Island. He is Rattus Emeritus of Mousomorphic Literature and Neo-Ratonic Comparative Philosophy. In his spare time, Mr. Stilton collects antique cheese rinds and plays golf. But what he most enjoys is telling stories to his nephew Benjamin.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks (August 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0439691451
• ISBN-13: 978-0439691451
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #74,780 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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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.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Siblings love it, January 7, 2009

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Adeena (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Secret of Cacklefur Castle (Geronimo Stilton, No. 22) (Paperback)

I bought this for my sister for her 9th birthday and she loved it :)
Heck, I'm 18 and I liked it, too.
Nice, sweet story.
I have read other Geronimo Stilton books and there are others that I like better, this is not my favorite one, but it's still nice :)

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars the castle, June 19, 2009

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dream factory (Triangulum, M33) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Secret of Cacklefur Castle (Geronimo Stilton, No. 22) (Paperback)

The following review is by Isabella (6 yr).
"moldy mozzarella, it was every mouses worst nightmare my old friend creepella von cacklefur invited me to her famils spooky castle. and before i could say not for all the cheese in cheddarton, she'd mouse napped me now i was stuck in the gloomiest, eeriest castle ever. even worse, i was surrounded by creepellas creepy family oh would i ever escape back to my safe, cozy mouse hole in new mouse city."

Parental comment: Personal fad or not, Isabella's addiction to this 'mouse' series of adventure books has advanced her reading abilities dramatically. Paging through her collection I noticed the layout of the print and interspersed graphics do help move the story line.

Those 'baby einstein' videos are good for the toddlers and it appears 'Stilton' has found the formula for young readers.

5.0 out of 5 stars The new Addams Family, April 28, 2011

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Paul Jutras (Florida, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Secret of Cacklefur Castle (Geronimo Stilton, No. 22) (Paperback)

If you were ever a fan of The Addams Family you'll love The Cacklefur family. Geronimo Stilton is being teased by his family that it been a long time since he published a book. First from his sister Thea who actually drives her motorcycle into his third floor office, his cousin Trap and finally his 9 year old nephew Ben. He doesn't know what he'll do for a subject for a new book until smitten Creepella Von Cracklefur calls to invite Geronimo to Transratania at the far end of Mouse island. He tries to sneak away but is literally kidnapped by her and taken their against his will all the while screaming he want to go home. At the castle he meet such characters as the watch plant Chompers with its ferociously set of teeth, fire places that starts fires on command, lazy mirrors who only show reflections when it wish mad scientist twins, a phone which won't let anyone make phone calls and Creepella niece who want to grow up just like her Aunt. Geronimo seem find himself too scared to eat when dealing with such items as the castle's prankster ghost and were canary and bathroom mummies and flesh eating strawberries. Not to mention the smitten Creepella tell her family that Geronimo and her will be getting married someday.

As with all Geronimo Stilton books this one includes a list of the main characters of the series in the front of the book as well as maps of New Mouse City and Mouse Island in the back of the book. If you like the Cacklefur family here you'll be happy to know Creepella will soon be starting her own spin off series.