Attack of the Dragons

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

Review Date: February 6, 2017

Review

Here is another avenue of adventure for the ubiquitous Geronimo Stilton, mouse newspaper editor, adventurer, & investigator. Here we delve into Geronimo's family ancestry. Travel back to a time similar to that of the Vikings. You will meet the same characters from all the other Geronimo Stilton books, only ancient versions of themselves. In this adventure the cook for Geronimo's clan is sick. While she is sick, the clan members cannot eat good food. Geronimo sets out to find a cure for the cook & bring it back to Mouseborg, where his clan lives. But on the way Geronimo meets up with some nasty, fire-breathing dragons. Not to mention some bitter frozen weather & other perils in the land of the dragons. Will Geronimo & his crew of misfits make it back safely to Mouseborg so the cook can once again make them all delicious stew? Or will the mousekings become toast at the "claws" of the fire-breathing dragons? This won't disappoint Geronimo Stilton fans. It has everything they've come to love about the series. There is lots of humor, adventure, cute mouse characters, & just the right touch of mystery & peril to satisfy young readers. Not to mention the fun & inviting layout of the book. The text has numerous words that are presented in a variety of fonts, sized, & colors. Young readers can also identify with the words: drooling, smelly, & smarty mousekings for example. This makes the text enjoyable & accessible to the target audience of 3rd-5th graders. The accompanying illustrations are equally entertaining. They are funny, bright, & colorful. And they nicely enhance the story. This book works on many levels. It is part chapter book & part graphic novel so kids who like reading nothing but graphic novels will be happy. Parents (& possibly teachers) who want their kids to branch out from reading nothing but graphic novels will be happy with the chapter book look of this book. It will also work for reluctant or hesitant older readers due to the fun, uncomplicated story loaded with equally fun illustrations. Purchase where Geronimo Stilton books are popular.

Overall Book Score: good