The Hunt for the Secret Papyrus

Reviewed by: Jill O'Connor - North Yarmouth Academy Library, Yarmouth, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: July 11, 2016

Review

Another Special Edition of Geronimo that includes 110 pages of the primary story about a rediscovered Egyptian papyrus, and 80 pages of a second mystery involving the Cat Gang; it's two for the price of one. In typical Geronimo fashion, our hero bumbles his way through the story, stumbling on the mystery and getting caught in the action. The elusive black papyrus holds the secret of eternal youth and Professor Sandsnout has made a machine to unroll the very delicate document so that it can be read. Many mice in New Mouse City want to know the secret, but who wants it enough to steal it?! With the typical colorful, multi-font typeface and bold illustrations, these books appeal to emerging readers and lovers of adventure stories. There is nothing new here, but for fans of GS, this is an action-packed, silly mystery/adventure and they will enjoy it.

Overall Book Score: good