School Library Journal Review

Gr 2-4-This set includes two charming stories from the "Geronimo Stilton" series: The Phantom of the Subway and The Temple of the Ruby Fire (both Scholastic, pap. 2004). In the first tale, Geronimo Stilton must solve the mystery of a gigantic cat haunting the subway station to get a scoop for his newspaper, the Rodent Gazette. In the second story, Stilton and his old friend, Professor von Volt, are journeying down the Amazon River to locate the Ruby of Fire when they discover thieves stealing wood from the rainforest. Geronimo, along with his family and friends, befriend the native mice who help them outsmart the bad guys and save the day. The brilliant narration by Bill Lobley (the voice of Parkay margarine) extends the enjoyment of these comical stories. He creates a unique voice for the myriad of characters. While the plots and puns are predictable, these tales will be enjoyed by reluctant readers.-Cynthia Grabke, Halifax Elementary School, MA (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.