Mouse Overboard!

Reviewed by: Deidre Walsh - Goodall Memorial Library, Sanford, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: May 4, 2016

Review

Geronimo and his family are on a slow boat to Portugal. They were invited there to trace the journey of noted explorer Vasco da Gama. Who apparently was an ancestor of the Stilton's. Soon after they set sail Geronimo realizes someone is trying to foil their journey. Will Geronimo find out who before its too late. Or will his sea sickness get the best of him? This installment is another winner. The characters are fun and likeable. The story flows smoothly and is entertaining. Humor and adventure abound. This is perfect for reluctant or newly independent readers because the text pops with a variety of font sizes and colors. The sentence structure is not too complicated or overwhelming for independent readers. Great for 3rd and 4th graders. The illustrations are colorful and enhance the story. You even learn a bit about the explorer Vasco da Gama. As with other titles in the series, you do not have to read these in any kind of order. Although not a necessary purchase, libraries should buy if they have the series.

Overall Book Score: very good