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| The Search for Sunken Treasure: Geronimo Stilton and his family dive to the depths of the sea to discover sunken tresure. (This book is not released yet, so further detail is unknown) | The Search for Sunken Treasure: Geronimo Stilton and his family dive to the depths of the sea to discover sunken tresure. (This book is not released yet, so further detail is unknown) | ||
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| Geronimo Stilton: Field Trip to Niagara Falls and Geronimo Stilton: The Search for Sunken Treasure have not yet been released. Field Trip to Niagara Falls will be released March 2006, and The Search for Sunken Treasure will be released in July of 2006. | Geronimo Stilton: Field Trip to Niagara Falls and Geronimo Stilton: The Search for Sunken Treasure have not yet been released. Field Trip to Niagara Falls will be released March 2006, and The Search for Sunken Treasure will be released in July of 2006. | ||
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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:
- Lost Treasure of the Emerald Eye
- The Curse of the Cheese Pyramid
- Cat and Mouse in a Haunted House
- I'm Too Fond of My Fur!
- Four Mice Deep in the Jungle
- Paws Off, Cheddarface!
- Red Pizzas for a Blue Count
- Attack of the Bandit Cats
- A Fabumouse Vacation for Geronimo
- All Because of a Cup of Coffee
- It's Halloween, You 'Fraidy Mouse
- Merry Christmas, Geronimo!
- The Phantom of the Subway
- The Temple of the Ruby of Fire
- The Mona Mousa Code
- A Cheese-Colored Camper
- Watch Your Whiskers, Stilton!
- Shipwreck of the Pirate Islands
- My Name Is Stilton, Geronimo Stilton
- Surf's Up, Geronimo!
- The Wild Wild West
- The Secret of Cacklefur Castle
- A Christmas Tale
- Geronimo Stilton's Cookbook
- Valentine's Day Disaster
- Field Trip to Niagara Falls
- 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. The only way to escape is to get help from his family. But then strange things begin to happen. Geronimo will have to solve the mystery of the haunted house to save his family and get home.
I'm Too Fond of my Fur!: Professor Paws von Volt gives Geronimo Stilton a call, saying that he needs urgent help. Geronimo gathers up his family and sets of to Mouse Everest to help his friend. But when Geronimo sees a yeti, the trouble starts. Is it real, or just his imagination?
Four Mice Deep in the Jungle: Geronimo's family tricks him into going into a tough jungle camp to roughen Geronimo up. Geronimo makes new friends along the way, but also faces peril. Will he make it home safe...or will he end up snake food?
Paws Off, Cheddarface!: A mysterious clone of Geronimo Stilton is trying to steal the Rodent's Gazette. Geronimo knows Sally Ratmousen is behind it. Geronimo will have to act fast and think quick to get the paper back.
Red Pizzas for a Blue Count: Geronimo Stilton goes to Ratsylvania to rescue his cousin Trap from the evil count Ratula. Geronimo faces trouble from all of the scary folk of Ratsylvania, and has to find a way to make the count let Trap go.
Attack of the Bandit Cats: Oh, no! Pirate cats are attacking the Silver Island! geronimo Stilton goes to the Silver Island with his family, only to find that the pirate cats' ship is the Silver Island! Will Geronimo and family escape with their tails, or will they become a stew?
A Fabumouse Vacation for Geronimo: Geronimo Stilton needs a vacation, but he misses all of the planes that take him to his paradise. Then, he is forced to sleep in a shabby hotel in a shabby town...and worst of all, he is sleeping with his annoying assistant editor, Pinky Pick!
All Because of a Cup of Coffee: Geronimo Stilton is at a coffee shop when he meets the love of his life. He will do anything for her...even find the Eighth Wonder of the World! And that's just what he intends to do. It's a new adventure that starts all because of a cup of coffee.
It's Halloween, You 'Fraidy Mouse!: As the first Geronimo Stilton holiday book, this book features a brand-new story on the scariest holiday yet. Geronimo Stilton heads to the graveyard to get research for his new Halloween book. There, he meets Creepella von Cacklefur, a creepy mouse who wants to marry him! Will he be able to escape with his tail?
Merry Christmas, Geronimo!: Geronimo Stilton is having the worst Christmas Eve ever. First, he breaks his arm, then his tail, and then his house catches on fire! He has to find a way to save his Christmas party...in less than an hour!!!
The Phantom of the Subway: Holey cheese, there's a cat in the subways! Geronimo Stilton and friends head down to the icky sewer pipes to find where the phantom cat lurks. But there's another rat who wants to find the cat first...Sally Ratmousen. It's a great adventure with a surprise ending!
The Temple of the Ruby of Fire: This book follows the adventure of Geronimo Stilton as he goes to Brazil after getting a mysterious letter from Professor Paws von Volt. Geronimo will have to dodge snakes, predator birds and evil rats who want to destroy the rainforests.
The Mona Mousa Code: Geronimo Stilton must follow eleven clues to find the mysterious labyrinth hidden under the depths of New Mouse City. Geronimo must find the eleven letters of the clue that will help him find the mysterious maze.
A Cheese-Colored Camper: Geronimo is going camping...at the coldest, lonliest place on Earth, and is going with his always-angry Grandfather William Shortpaws. When Grandfather William gets the idea for a new book, it's up to Geronimo to write it!
Watch Your Whiskers, Stilton!: When another mysterious rat threatens to steal The Rodent's Gazette, Geronimo Stilton must go on a dangerous game show called "The Mousetrap" in order to get enough money to buy back the paper. Will Geronimo make it without having his tail chopped off?
Shipwreck on the Pirate Islands: Geronimo Stilton is going on another treasure hunt...but this time it involves pirates! Geronimo goes on an old plane to reach the Pirate Islands...only to crash land in the sea! They find an old submarine and head to shore. But what Geronimo discovers is more exiticing than anything else.
My Name is Stilton, Geronimo Stilton: Geronimo Stilton tells the story of how his assistant editor, Pinky Pick, came to work for him. Pinky causes all sorts of trouble, but Geronimo ends up realizing that maybe being "cool" isn't so bad after all.
Surf's Up, Geronimo!: Geronimo is in need of another vacation...but of course ends up in a rusty old shack. Geronimo has to learn the true spirit of vacation in order to actually enjoy his vacation...but with Geronimo stilton, that usually doesn't happen.
The Wild, Wild West: The Stilton family heads to America for the first time...in the wild, wild west. But an evil rat is in town, and Geronimo will have to tame a bull, eat yucky beans, and survive with almost no water to defeat the rat.
The Secret of Cacklefur Castle: Creepella von Cacklefur is back, and this time she wants Geronimo to meet her creepy family! She takes him to Cacklefur Castle, where Geronimo discovers a singing toilet, man-eating strawberries, and a creepy sludgy thingy. But what Geronimo discovers in the end is the best of all...a baby, and when he shows the baby to the Cacklefurs, they learn the true meaning of love.
A Christmas Tale: As the first Geronimo Stilton Special Book, this hardcover edition book follows the story of Geronimo Stilton's Christmas of 2005. Geronimo worries that the holidays are getting too commercial, so he tries to stop that. On his quest, he must find his neighbor's bird and also try to invite guests to his Christmas party (His family is going "out" for Christmas Eve). Geronimo has sucess on his quest, but also discovers the true meaning of Christmas.
Geronimo Stilton's Cookbook: Fun mouse-based recipes are stocked in this Special Edition hardcover book. Children and adults can cook these recipes together with easy-to-follow instructions and tips from Geronimo.
Valentine's Day Disaster: Geronimo Stilton is in love again. He is organizing a Valentine's Day party, but everything is going wrong. He'll need help from Cheesy Lou Sweetsnout, his new girlfriend, to help him out!
Field Trip to Niagara Falls: Geronimo Stilton goes on a field trip with Benjamin to Niagara Falls. (This book is not released yet, so further detail is unknown)
The Search for Sunken Treasure: Geronimo Stilton and his family dive to the depths of the sea to discover sunken tresure. (This book is not released yet, so further detail is unknown)
Spoilers end here
Geronimo Stilton: Field Trip to Niagara Falls and Geronimo Stilton: The Search for Sunken Treasure have not yet been released. Field Trip to Niagara Falls will be released March 2006, and The Search for Sunken Treasure will be released in July of 2006.
Ages of the Characters
Geronimo Stilton: Unknown, seems around 30 years old
Trap Stilton: Unknown, seems around 25 or 26 years old
Thea Stilton: Unknown, younger than Geronimo, maybe in her 20s
Benjamin Stilton: 9 years old
On scholastic.com, there is a page where people can say whether they have "seen" Geronimo Stilton. You can type in the name of the state that you live in, and your vote will be counted.
Geronimo Stilton's last name comes from a kind of cheese, stilton.