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Geronimo Stilton is a fictional character in the Geronimo Stilton series of children's books.

The character is an Italian speaking mouse who lives on Isola dei Topi (the Island of Mice) and works as a journalist for the fictional newspaper L'Eco del Roditore, or "The Rodent's Gazette". He has a sister named Thea Stilton and a cousin named Trap Stilton, and his favourite nephew, Benjamin. Geronimo is a nervous, mild-mannered mouse who would like nothing better than to live a quiet life, but he keeps getting involved in far-away adventures with Thea, Trap and Benjamin. The books are written as though they are autobiographical adventure stories. The author is identified only as Geronimo Stilton, and references are occasionally made to past and future books in the series.

The series originated in Italy and has become the most popular children's book series in that country, even outselling Harry Potter. The books have been translated into English, French, and other languages.

There are also audio-cassette and CD versions of the Geronimo Stilton books, read by Edward Herrmann. There are 3 stories in each collection, and books 1 through 9 have been read on tapes and CDs so far.

There are supposedly thirty-five volumes in the series that will be released. There are rumors going around that fifty volumes will be in the series, but no one knows yet for sure.

In Italy, there are rumors about a Geronimo Stilton television series, with a Geronimo Stilton life-size puppet reading his adventures. There is also a rumor about a Geronimo Stilton feature film.

Scholastic, Inc. publishes the books and they have become increasingly popular in the United States.

The English-language titles in the series that are known to be released are:

1. Lost Treasure of the Emerald Eye
2. The Curse of the Cheese Pyramid
3. Cat and Mouse in a Haunted House
4. I'm Too Fond of My Fur!
5. Four Mice Deep in the Jungle
6. Paws Off, Cheddarface!
7. Red Pizzas for a Blue Count
8. Attack of the Bandit Cats
9. A Fabumouse Vacation for Geronimo
10. All Because of a Cup of Coffee
11. It's Halloween, You 'Fraidy Mouse
12. Merry Christmas, Geronimo!
13. The Phantom of the Subway
14. The Temple of the Ruby of Fire
15. The Mona Mousa Code
16. A Cheese-Colored Camper
17. Watch Your Whiskers, Stilton!
18. Shipwreck of the Pirate Islands
19. My Name Is Stilton, Geronimo Stilton
20. Surf's Up, Geronimo!
21. The Wild Wild West
22. The Secret of Cacklefur Castle
23. A Christmas Tale
24. Geronimo Stilton's Cookbook
25. Valentine's Day Disaster
26. Field Trip to Niagara Falls
27. The Search for Sunken Treasure

Minor Characters in the Geronimo Stilton Series:

Grandfather William Shortpaws: Geronimo's uncle who is always yelling at him.

Sally Ratmousen: Geronimo Stilton's arch rival in the paper business; runs a paper called "The Daily Rat".

Shif T. Paws: Geronimo Stilton's business manager, helps Geronimo get out of sticky situations.

Tina Spicytail: Grandfather William's cook.

Creepella von Cacklefur: A creepy rat who wants to marry Geronimo.

Professor Paws von Volt: Inventor, goes on adventures with Geronimo in three of the books.

Professor Alrat Spitfur: Appears in the book "The Curse of the Cheese Pyramid", a clever inventor mouse.

Benny Bluewhiskers: Appears in "Paws Off, Chedddarface!", owner of the Cheese Factory of New Mouse City.

Dr. Shrinkfur: The doctor who asks Geronimo questions in therapy (Geronimo goes there quite often).

Vlad Torturetail: The host of "The Mousetrap" game show in the book "Watch Your Whiskers, Stilton!"

Simon Squealer: The most famous radio host in New Mouse City, likes to spread gossip.

Samuel Stuffymouse: The owner of the "Sweet Selects" candy shop.

Pinky Pick: Appears in many books, annoying teenager, Geronimo Stilton's assistant editor.

Silkyfur: Geronimo's tennis partner.

Cheesy Lou Sweetsnout: Geronimo's sweetheart in "Valentine's Day Disaster".

There are many other minor characters in the books, but it would take fifteen pages to explain them all!

Geronimo Stilton books are sold at many major bookstores, usually in the "Favorite Series" section of the store.

There are copies of the Rodent's Gazette newspaper at the Scholastic Geronimo Stilton website.

Geronimo Stilton's Favorite Lines:

"Holey Cheese!" "Moldy mozerella!" "Smokin' Swiss Cheese!" "Cheese Niblets!" "Heeeeeeeeelp!" "Putrid cheese puffs!" "I'm too fond of my fur!" "Squeak!"

Note: The books "A Christmas Tale" and "Geronimo Stilton's Cookbook" are not actual books in the series. They are Geronimo Stilton Special Books. Geronimo Stilton Special Books are hardcover books, while the series books are in paperback form.

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SHORT SUMMARIES OF ALL OF THE BOOKS:

Lost Treasure of the Emerald Eye: Geronimo Stilton goes with his sister, Thea; his cousin, Trap; and his nephew, Benjamin on an incredible treasure hunt to find the sacred Emerald Eye.

The Curse of the Cheese Pyramid: Geronimo Stilton goes to Egypt to find a story for The Rodent's Gazette. He finds a mouse named Alrat Spitfur, who is working on a incredible invention. When the professor bumps his head and can't remember the secret ingredient, it's up to Geronimo to save the day.

Cat and Mouse in a Haunted House: Geronimo is lost in a spooky forest.

External links

• Italian Geronimo Stilton site
• Geronimo Stilton page at Scholastic

• Children's books
• Fictional mice and rats
• Fictional reporters