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Geronimo Stilton — by Geronimo Stilton

Geronimo Stilton Series in Order: 85 books

  • Lost Treasure of the Emerald Eye

    Book - 1

    Who is Geronimo Stilton? That's me! I run a newspaper, but my true passion is writing tales of adventure. Here in New Mouse City, the capital of Mouse Island, my books are all bestsellers! My stories are full of fun -- tastier than Swiss cheese and t...

  • The Curse of the Cheese Pyramid

    Book - 2

    Who is Geronimo Stilton? That's me! I run a newspaper, but my true passion is writing tales of adventure. Here in New Mouse City, the capital of Mouse Island, my books are all bestsellers! My stories are full of fun -- tastier than Swiss cheese and t...

  • Cat and Mouse in a Haunted House

    Book - 3

    Who is Geronimo Stilton? That's me! I run a newspaper, but my true passion is writing tales of adventure. Here in New Mouse City, the capital of Mouse Island, my books are all bestsellers! My stories are full of fun -- tastier than Swiss cheese and t...

  • I'm Too Fond of My Fur!

    Book - 4

    Who is Geronimo Stilton? That's me! I run a newspaper, but my true passion is writing tales of adventure. Here in New Mouse City, the capital of Mouse Island, my books are all bestsellers! My stories are full of fun -- tastier than Swiss cheese and t...

  • Four Mice Deep in the Jungle

    Book - 5

    Who is Geronimo Stilton? That's me! I run a newspaper, but my true passion is writing tales of adventure. Here in New Mouse City, the capital of Mouse Island, my books are all bestsellers! My stories are full of fun -- tastier than Swiss cheese and t...

  • Paws Off, Cheddarface!

    Book - 6

    WHO IS GERONIMO STILTON? That's me! I run a newspaper, but my true passion is writing adventure stories. Here in New Mouse City, the capital of Mouse Island, my books are all bestsellers! My stories are funny, fa-mouse-ly funny. They are whisker-lic...

  • Red Pizzas for a Blue Count

    Book - 7

    Who is Geronimo Stilton? That's me! I run a newspaper, but my true passion is writing tales of adventure. Here in New Mouse City, the capital of Mouse Island, my books are all bestsellers! My stories are full of fun -- tastier than Swiss cheese and t...

  • Attack of the Bandit Cats

    Book - 8

    Who is Geronimo Stilton? That's me! I run a newspaper, but my true passion is writing tales of adventure. Here in New Mouse City, the capital of Mouse Island, my books are all bestsellers! My stories are full of fun -- tastier than Swiss cheese and t...

  • A Fabumouse Vacation for Geronimo

    Book - 9

    Who is Geronimo Stilton? That's me! I run a newspaper, but my true passion is writing tales of adventure. Here in New Mouse City, the capital of Mouse Island, my books are all bestsellers! My stories are full of fun -- tastier than Swiss cheese and t...



  • All Because of a Cup of Coffee

    Book - 10

    Who is-Geronirno Stilton? That's me! i run a newspaper, but my true passion is writing adventure stories. Here in New Mouse City, the capital of Mouse Island, my books are all bestsellers! My stories are funny, fa-mouse-ly funny. They are whisker-lic...

  • It's Halloween, You 'Fraidy Mouse!

    Book - 11

    Who is Geronimo Stilton? That's me! I run a newspaper, but my true passion is writing adventure stories. Here in New Mouse City, the capital of Mouse Island, my books are all bestsellers! My stories are funny, fa-mouse-ly funny. They are whisker-lick...

  • Merry Christmas, Geronimo!

    Book - 12

    WHO IS GERONIMO STILTON? That's me! I run a newspaper, but my true passion is writing adventure stories. Here in New Mouse City, the capital of Mouse Island, my books are all bestsellers! My stories are funny, fa-mouse-ly funny. They are whisker-lic...

  • The Phantom of the Subway

    Book - 13

    Who is Geronimo Stilton? That's me! I run a newspaper, but my true passion is writing tales of adventure. Here in New Mouse City, the capital of Mouse Island, my books are all bestsellers! My stories are full of fun -- tastier than Swiss cheese and t...

  • The Temple of the Ruby of Fire

    Book - 14

    Who is Geronimo Stilton? That's me! I run a newspaper, but my true passion is writing tales of adventure. Here in New Mouse City, the capital of Mouse Island, my books are all bestsellers! My stories are full of fun -- tastier than Swiss cheese and t...

  • The Mona Mousa Code

    Book - 15

    Who is Geronimo Stilton? That's me! I run a newspaper, but my true passion is writing adventure stories. Here in New Mouse City, the capital of Mouse Island, my books are all bestsellers! My stories are funny, fa-mouse-ly funny. They are whisker-lick...

  • A Cheese-Colored Camper

    Book - 16

    WHO IS GERONIMO STILTON? That's me! I run a newspaper, but my true passion is writing tales of adventure. Here in New Mouse City, the capital of Mouse Island, my books are all bestsellers! My stories are full of fun -- tastier than Swiss cheese and ...

  • Watch Your Whiskers, Stilton!

    Book - 17

    Who is Geronimo Stilton? That's me! I run a newspaper, but my true passion is writing tales of adventure. Here in New Mouse City, the capital of Mouse Island, my books are all bestsellers! My stories are full of fun -- tastier than Swiss cheese and t...

  • Shipwreck on the Pirate Islands

    Book - 18

    Who is Geronimo Stilton? That's me! I run a newspaper, but my true passion is writing adventure stories. Here in New Mouse City, the capital of Mouse Island, my books are all bestsellers! My stories are funny, fa-mouse-ly funny. They are whisker-lick...

  • My Name is Stilton, Geronimo Stilton

    Book - 19

    Who is Geronimo Stilton? That's me! I run a newspaper, but my true passion is writing tales of adventure. Here in New Mouse City, the capital of Mouse Island, my books are all bestsellers! My stories are full of fun -- tastier than Swiss cheese and t...



  • Surf's Up, Geronimo!

    Book - 20

    Who is Geronimo Stilton? That's me! I run a newspaper, but my true passion is writing adventure stories. Here in New Mouse City, the capital of Mouse Island, my books are all bestsellers! My stories are funny, fa-mouse-ly funny. They are whisker-lick...

  • The Wild, Wild West

    Book - 21

    Who is Geronimo Stilton? That's me! I run a newspaper, but my true passion is writing tales of adventure. Here in New Mouse City, the capital of Mouse Island, my books are all bestsellers! My stories are full of fun -- tastier than Swiss cheese and t...

  • The Secret of Cacklefur Castle

    Book - 22

    Who is Geronimo Stilton? That's me! I run a newspaper, but my true passion is writing adventure stories. Here in New Mouse City, the capital of Mouse Island, my books are all bestsellers! My stories are funny, fa-mouse-ly funny. They are whisker-lick...

  • Valentine's Day Disaster

    Book - 23

    Who is Geronimo Stilton? That's me! I run a newspaper, but my true passion is writing adventure stories. Here in New Mouse City, the capital of Mouse Island, my books are all bestsellers! My stories are funny, fa-mouse-ly funny. They are whisker-lick...

  • Field Trip to Niagara Falls

    Book - 24

    Who is Geronimo Stilton? That's me! I run a newspaper, but my true passion is writing adventure stories. Here in New Mouse City, the capital of Mouse Island, my books are all bestsellers! My stories are funny, fa-mouse-ly funny. They are whisker-lick...

  • The Search for Sunken Treasure

    Book - 25

    Who is Geronimo Stilton? That's me! I run a newspaper, but my true passion is writing tales of adventure. Here in New Mouse City, the capital of Mouse Island, my books are all bestsellers! My stories are full of fun -- tastier than Swiss cheese and t...

  • The Mummy with No Name

    Book - 26

    Who is Geronimo Stilton? That's me! I run a newspaper, but my true passion is writing tales of adventure. Here in New Mouse City, the capital of Mouse Island, my books are all bestsellers! My stories are full of fun -- tastier than Swiss cheese and t...

  • The Christmas Toy Factory

    Book - 27

    Who is Geronimo Stilton? That's me! I run a newspaper, but my true passion is writing tales of adventure. Here in New Mouse City, the capital of Mouse Island, my books are all bestsellers! My stories are full of fun -- tastier than Swiss cheese and t...

  • Wedding Crasher

    Book - 28

    Who is Geronimo Stilton? That's me! I run a newspaper, but my true passion is writing adventure stories. Here in New Mouse City, the capital of Mouse Island, my books are all bestsellers! My stories are funny, fa-mouse-ly funny. They are whisker-lick...

  • Down and Out Down Under

    Book - 29

    Who is Geronimo Stilton? That's me! I run a newspaper, but my true passion is writing tales of adventure. Here in New Mouse City, the capital of Mouse Island, my books are all bestsellers! My stories are full of fun -- tastier than Swiss cheese and t...



  • The Mouse Island Marathon

    Book - 30

    Who is Geronimo Stilton? That's me! I run a newspaper, but my true passion is writing adventure stories. Here in New Mouse City, the capital of Mouse Island, my books are all bestsellers! My stories are funny, fa-mouse-ly funny. They are whisker-lick...

  • The Mysterious Cheese Thief

    Book - 31

    Who is Geronimo Stilton? That's me! I run a newspaper, but my true passion is writing adventure stories. Here in New Mouse City, the capital of Mouse Island, my books are all bestsellers! My stories are funny, fa-mouse-ly funny. They are whisker-lick...

  • Valley of the Giant Skeletons

    Book - 32

    Who is Geronimo Stilton? That's me! I run a newspaper, but my true passion is writing tales of adventure. Here in New Mouse City, the capital of Mouse Island, my books are all bestsellers! My stories are full of fun -- tastier than Swiss cheese and t...

  • Geronimo and the Gold Medal Mystery

    Book - 33

    Who is Geronimo Stilton? That's me! I run a newspaper, but my true passion is writing adventure stories. Here in New Mouse City, the capital of Mouse Island, my books are all bestsellers! My stories are funny, fa-mouse-ly funny. They are whisker-lick...

  • Geronimo Stilton, Secret Agent

    Book - 34

    Who is Geronimo Stilton? That's me! I run a newspaper, but my true passion is writing tales of adventure. Here in New Mouse City, the capital of Mouse Island, my books are all bestsellers! My stories are full of fun -- tastier than Swiss cheese and t...

  • A Very Merry Christmas

    Book - 35

    Who is Geronimo Stilton? That's me! I run a newspaper, but my true passion is writing tales of adventure. Here in New Mouse City, the capital of Mouse Island, my books are all bestsellers! My stories are full of fun -- tastier than Swiss cheese and t...

  • Geronimo's Valentine

    Book - 36

    Who is Geronimo Stilton? That's me! I run a newspaper, but my true passion is writing adventure stories. Here in New Mouse City, the capital of Mouse Island, my books are all bestsellers! My stories are funny, fa-mouse-ly funny. They are whisker-lick...

  • The Race Across America

    Book - 37

    Who is Geronimo Stilton? That's me! I run a newspaper, but my true passion is writing tales of adventure. Here in New Mouse City, the capital of Mouse Island, my books are all bestsellers! My stories are full of fun -- tastier than Swiss cheese and t...

  • A Fabumouse School Adventure

    Book - 38

    Who is Geronimo Stilton? That's me! I run a newspaper, but my true passion is writing tales of adventure. Here in New Mouse City, the capital of Mouse Island, my books are all bestsellers! My stories are full of fun -- tastier than Swiss cheese and t...

  • Singing Sensation

    Book - 39

    Who is Geronimo Stilton? That's me! I run a newspaper, but my true passion is writing adventure stories. Here in New Mouse City, the capital of Mouse Island, my books are all bestsellers! My stories are funny, fa-mouse-ly funny. They are whisker-lic...



  • The Karate Mouse

    Book - 40

    Who is Geronimo Stilton? That's me! I run a newspaper, but my true passion is writing adventure stories. Here in New Mouse City, the capital of Mouse Island, my books are all bestsellers! My stories are funny, fa-mouse-ly funny. They are whisker-lick...

  • Mighty Mount Kilimanjaro

    Book - 41

    Who is Geronimo Stilton? That's me! I run a newspaper, but my true passion is writing tales of adventure. Here in New Mouse City, the capital of Mouse Island, my books are all bestsellers! My stories are full of fun -- tastier than Swiss cheese and t...

  • The Peculiar Pumpkin Thief

    Book - 42

    Who is Geronimo Stilton? That's me! I run a newspaper, but my true passion is writing adventure stories. Here in New Mouse City, the capital of Mouse Island, my books are all bestsellers! My stories are funny, fa-mouse-ly funny. They are whisker-lick...

  • I'm Not a Supermouse!

    Book - 43

    Geronimo has always been a 'fraidy mouse, and his super-sporty friend Bruce Hyena decides that he needs to help Geronimo learn to keep calm in extreme situations. Bruce puts Geronimo to the test through encounters with scary animals and weather in co...

  • The Giant Diamond Robbery

    Book - 44

    I, Geronimo Stilton, am no sportsmouse. But that didn't stop Grandfather William from dragging me to a golf tournament so I could be his caddie! Once I arrived, who should I bump into but my friend Kornelius Von Kickpaw, a.k.a. Special Agent 00K. Som...

  • Save the White Whale!

    Book - 45

    Who is Geronimo Stilton? That's me! I run a newspaper, but my true passion is writing adventure stories. Here in New Mouse City, the capital of Mouse Island, my books are all bestsellers! My stories are funny, fa-mouse-ly funny. They are whisker-lick...

  • The Haunted Castle

    Book - 46

    Who is Geronimo Stilton? That's me! I run a newspaper, but my true passion is writing tales of adventure. Here in New Mouse City, the capital of Mouse Island, my books are all bestsellers! My stories are full of fun -- tastier than Swiss cheese and ...

  • Run for the Hills, Geronimo!

    Book - 47

    Geronimo Stilton? That's me! I run a newspaper, but my true passion is writing adventure stories. Here in New Mouse City, the capital of Mouse Island, my books are all bestsellers! My stories are funny, fa-mouse-ly funny. They are whisker-licking-go...

  • The Mystery in Venice

    Book - 48

    When my friend Petunia Pretty Paws gave me a crystal figurine of a boat as a gift, I had to accept it. After all, I have the biggest crush on Petunia! But oh, was that crystal boat ugly! So I wasn't too sad when my cousin Trap accidentally broke it, ...

  • The Way of the Samurai

    Book - 49

    When Wild Willie showed up at my door and invited me to travel with him to Japan, I jumped at the chance. We were in search of an ancient, legendary samurai scroll that holds the secret to a long-lost fighting technique. The scroll had fallen into th...



  • This Hotel Is Haunted!

    Book - 50

    My good friend Hercule Poirat and I were called to investigate mysterious events in the famouse Grand Hotel in New Mouse City. There was a ghost haunting the hotel and scaring guests! It was wearing armor and carrying a ball and chain. I know that gh...

  • The Enormouse Pearl Heist

    Book - 51

    Each Geronimo book is fast-paced, with lively full-color art and a unique format kids 7-10 will love. One day, my friends and I, Geronimo Stilton, made an amazing discovery. We found a huge oyster -- with an enormouse pearl inside! I was so excite...

  • Mouse in Space!

    Book - 52

    New Mouse City was in danger! An evil professor was threatening us all with his terrible inventions. The authorities called upon me, Geronimo Stilton, to thwart his plans by traveling on a top secret mission--to outer space! I was totally unprepared ...

  • Rumble in the Jungle

    Book - 53

    I, Geronimo Stilton, was off to the wildest part of Brazil -- the Amazon jungle! I ended up on a hunt for an rare crystal treasure, which was stolen from a native tribe in the heart of the forest. I'd encounter alligators, snakes, piranhas, and other...

  • Get Into Gear, Stilton!

    Book - 54

    I, Geronimo Stilton, was selected by the mayor to give a special driving demonstration, but my drivers' license had expired! I had only a week to relearn everything to pass the test for a new one. Little did I know that my lessons would introduce me ...

  • The Golden Statue Plot

    Book - 55

    Each Geronimo Stilton book is fast-paced, with lively full-color art and a unique format kids 7-10 will love. Rancid rat hairs, the cat pirates are coming to town! They're planning on stealing New Mouse City's Statue of Liberty and taking it back ...

  • Flight of the Red Bandit

    Book - 56

    Each Geronimo Stilton book is fast-paced, with lively full-color art and a unique format kids 7-10 will love. One hot summer afternoon, I was trying to write, but I just couldn't get inspired. I needed a break! Who would've thought that soon I'd b...

  • The Stinky Cheese Vacation

    Book - 57

    I, Geronimo Stilton, was finishing up work one evening when I opened a letter from Uncle Stingysnout. He needed to see me immediately! I headed straight to Penny Pincher Castle for what I thought would be a nice visit . . . but my uncle put me straig...

  • The Super Chef Contest

    Book - 58

    Each Geronimo Stilton book is fast-paced, with lively full-color art and a unique format kids 7-10 will love. My cousin Trap was entering the Super Chef Contest, which determines the best cook on Mouse Island -- and he was bringing me along as an ...

  • Welcome to Moldy Manor

    Book - 59

    Rancid rat hairs! I'd been spending so much money lately, I had none left in the bank! Even worse, when my grandfather found out, he sent me off to Moldy Manor. There, miserly Uncle Stingysnout would teach me to be better at saving. How terrible! Cou...

  • The Treasure of Easter Island

    Book - 60

    Holey cheese -- my sister, Thea, was in danger! She had traveled to Easter Island in search of a secret treasure, and now she needed my help. There was no time to lose! My friends and I hopped on a plane to begin our search, aided by a map and a myst...

  • Mouse House Hunter

    Book - 61

    When you're with me, Geronimo Stilton, it's always a fabu-mouse adventure! Sally Ratmousen broke some shocking news: The Rodent's Gazette was out of money and in danger of closing. Then Grandfather William broke even worse news to me: I needed to ...

  • Mouse Overboard!

    Book - 62

    My family and I, Geronimo Stilton, were invited to Lisbon, Portugal, to retrace the journey of the great explorer Vasco da Gama. He was the first European to reach India by sea -- and was apparently an ancestor of the Stiltons! But once we got on the...

  • The Cheese Experiment

    Book - 63

    New Mouse City was in a panic. A strange epidemic had broken out -- mice everywhere were covered in weird blue spots! Mouse Island's most famouse doctor immediately set to work with his team to try to find the cure... but someone was trying to stop h...

  • Magical Mission

    Book - 64

    I was traveling to London, England on a secret mission! I had to investigate some strange occurrences -- someone was trying to get their paws on the crown jewels! Trap came along, too, to compete in a big magic show. And before I could solve my myste...

  • Bollywood Burglary

    Book - 65

    My detective friend Hercule Poirat and I were headed to India. A Bollywood star we're friends with had received a valuable ruby and wanted us to help her protect it... which meant that I ended up acting in the movie she was filming! Rancid ricotta --...

  • Operation: Secret Recipe

    Book - 66

    My family and I traveled to Milan, Italy, for a special event: the unveiling of the precious ancient parchment containing the secret, original recipe for panettone, a traditional sweet holiday bread. But right before the big moment, the recipe was st...

  • The Chocolate Chase

    Book - 67

    It was spring in New Mouse City! I love to celebrate the season with my fellow mice by exchanging chocolate eggs and competing in a confectionary challenge. This year, there was also a special exhibition of priceless jeweled Mousebergé eggs in town....

  • Cyber-Thief Showdown

    Book - 68

    I am not the kind of mouse who spends money on useless things. But one day I kept getting packages of things I did not order or need. Someone on the Internet had stolen my identity! Professor Margo Bitmouse, a well-known computer expert, helped me tr...

  • Hug a Tree, Geronimo

    Book - 69

    Geronimo decides to buy his aunt's old farm where he used to spend the holidays. It's filled with memories from his childhood! There is a large oak tree in the yard that holds legendary secrets to unlock....

  • The Phantom Bandit

    Book - 70

    While vacationing at Skull Castle Geronimo stumbles on a mystery. A ghost cat is threatening the special pumpkins that grow in the Von Cacklefurs' garden! Can Geronimo find out who wants to steal the pumpkins?...

  • Geronimo On Ice!

    Book - 71

    Mouse Island was getting ready for the winter Ice Skating Championships! The prize for this year's champions was a pair of antique silver skates that were said to contain clues to a hidden treasure! Just before the championships, we learn someone wan...

  • The Hawaiian Heist

    Book - 72

    The most famouse goldsmith in Hawaii created a necklace for a famous actress, but someone wants to steal it! Can Geronimo figure out who the thief is before they run away with the jewels?...

  • The Missing Movie

    Book - 73

    When you're with Geronimo Stilton, it's always a fabumouse adventure! New Mouse City was having its first film festival! Famouse directors around the world had submitted their very best movies for a chance at the big prize. But at the big ...

  • Happy Birthday, Geronimo!

    Book - 74

    When you're with Geronimo Stilton, it's always a fabumouse adventure! Geronimo is celebrating his birthday! He is out with his family when he realizes someone has replaced all of his money with counterfeit bills. Geronimo and Hercule set o...

  • The Sticky Situation

    Book - 75

    When you're with Geronimo Stilton, it's always a fabumouse adventure! Geronimo and Trap decide to start making organic honey with the help of some beekeepers. When the honey is ready, they face up against the evil Madam No....

  • Superstore Surprise

    Book - 76

    When you're with Geronimo Stilton, it's always a fabumouse adventure! It's the grand opening of Traps new superstore, but nothing is working. The lights won't turn on, the doors won't open, and the loudspeaker is broken. Geroni...

  • The Last Resort Oasis

    Book - 77

    When you're with Geronimo Stilton, it's always a fabumouse adventure! THE LAST RESORT OASIS It was a cold winter in New Mouse City when my grandfather William Shortpaws decided to take the whole family on vacation! We all climbed aboard...

  • The Mysterious Eye of the Dragon

    Book - 78

    When you're with Geronimo Stilton, it's always a fabumouse adventure! My sister Thea and my cousin Trap were not getting along! When grandfather found them arguing over who would get to join me on a trip to Brazil, he forced us all to go t...

  • The Garbage Thief

    Book - 79

    When you're with Geronimo Stilton, it's always a fabumouse adventure! Hercule and Geronimo investigate a strange new case. There is a garbage thief in New Mouse City. They aren't stealing just any trash, it's all organic waste. The...

  • Have a Heart, Geronimo

    Book - 80

    When you're with Geronimo Stilton, it's always a fabumouse adventure! Great Gouda! There were hearts everywhere in New Mouse City. My friend, Creepella, had started a new dating and wedding-planning agency, and she chose me as her assistan...

  • The Super Cup Faceoff

    Book - 81

    When you're with Geronimo Stilton, it's always a fabumouse adventure! Everymouse on Mouse Island is squeaking about The Super Cup! My two favorite soccer teams, the Squeakers and the Turbo Cheese, had made it to the finals. But something s...

  • Mouse VS Wild

    Book - 82

    When you're with Geronimo Stilton, it's always a fabumouse adventure!Trap had finally talked me into taking a relaxing vacation. But it turned out it wouldn't just be given to me. We were going to have to win it! I was on my way to Port Stinky to win...

  • Treasures of the Maya

    Book - 83

    When you're with Geronimo Stilton, it's always a fabumouse adventure!While on assignment in Chichén Itzà, Thea goes missing along with an ancient Mayan necklace. Geronimo is on the case to find them....

  • Blast from the Past

    Book - 84

    When you're with Geronimo Stilton, it's always a fabumouse adventure!Geronimo and Trap set out to open their own vintage store. Amongst their inventory is a very special jacket. But someone wants to steal it! Can Geronimo keep it safe?...

  • The Legend of Chocolate Hills

    Book - 85

Series Premise

The series is presented as the autobiographical memoirs of Geronimo Stilton, a mild-mannered, somewhat neurotic mouse who runs The Rodent’s Gazette, the most famous newspaper in New Mouse City. Geronimo loves quiet evenings with cheese, books, and classical music, but he is constantly dragged into outrageous, high-energy adventures by his impulsive family and friends. Each book follows a self-contained story in which Geronimo faces a problem or challenge—often involving travel, a mystery, a competition, a treasure hunt, or a family crisis—and ends up in increasingly absurd and hilarious situations.

Common story patterns include:
- Geronimo reluctantly agrees to help a family member or friend (usually his thrill-seeking sister Thea, adventurous cousin Trap, or fearless young nephew Benjamin).
- He is whisked off to exotic locations (ancient Egypt, the Jurassic period, the Wild West, Mount Everest, the Amazon rainforest, Hollywood, space, etc.).
- Along the way he encounters historical figures, prehistoric creatures, pirates, spies, or celebrities—all reimagined as mice, rats, or other rodents.
- Through pluck, quick thinking, and a lot of luck, Geronimo solves the problem, saves the day, and returns home exhausted but proud—usually vowing never to get involved in another adventure (a promise he immediately breaks in the next book).

The premise cleverly mixes real-world history, geography, science, and culture with fantasy, allowing young readers to learn facts while laughing at Geronimo’s exaggerated complaints and misadventures. Recurring themes include courage, friendship, family loyalty, curiosity, and the idea that even timid people can be brave when it matters.



Geronimo Stilton Series Characters

Geronimo Stilton is the narrator and reluctant hero: a timid, bookish, slightly hypochondriac mouse who runs The Rodent’s Gazette. He loves cheese, reading, and peace and quiet, but is repeatedly dragged into adventures. He is brave when it counts, deeply loyal, and always learns something by the end.



Thea Stilton, Geronimo’s younger sister: bold, athletic, fearless, and adventurous. A special correspondent for the newspaper, she is often the one who initiates the wildest trips.



Trap Stilton, Geronimo’s cousin: loud, boastful, greedy, and always hungry. He’s a walking disaster who eats everything in sight and gets the group into (and out of) trouble.



Benjamin Stilton, Geronimo’s favorite nephew: sweet, clever, and curious. A young mouse who loves his uncle and often tags along on adventures.



Grandfather William Shortpaws, the tyrannical founder and owner of The Rodent’s Gazette: gruff, demanding, and larger-than-life. He frequently threatens to fire Geronimo (but never does).



Pinky Pick, the enthusiastic young assistant editor: energetic, tech-savvy, and full of ideas.



Petunia Pretty Paws (later books): a kind, beautiful mouse and environmental activist; Geronimo’s recurring love interest (though he’s usually too shy to admit it).

Setting of the Geronimo Stilton Series

The primary setting is New Mouse City, a bustling, modern metropolis inhabited entirely by anthropomorphic rodents. It is a playful, mouse-sized version of a big city, complete with skyscrapers, newspapers offices, theaters, restaurants, shopping malls, airports, and a famous cheese market. New Mouse City serves as the safe, familiar home base to which Geronimo always longs to return.



From there, each book launches into wildly different locations:

- Ancient civilizations (Egypt, Rome, Greece, the Maya).

- Historical periods (the Middle Ages, the Wild West, the Renaissance, pirate eras).

- Natural wonders (the Amazon rainforest, the North Pole, Mount Everest, the Jurassic period).

- Fantasy or futuristic settings (space, fairy-tale kingdoms, the future).

- Modern travel destinations (Paris, Tokyo, Hollywood, Australia).



The settings are vividly illustrated and packed with fun facts, mini-history lessons, and cultural tidbits, making the series subtly educational while remaining pure entertainment.

Tone & Themes of the Geronimo Stilton Series

The tone is light-hearted, playful, energetic, and gently self-deprecating—perfectly pitched for middle-grade readers. Geronimo’s first-person narration is full of dramatic exaggeration, constant whining about his own bad luck, and over-the-top reactions to danger (“I was trembling like a jellyfish!”). The humor is broad and accessible: slapstick mishaps, puns, silly names (e.g., Hercule Poirat, a parody of Hercule Poirot), visual gags, and Geronimo’s endless complaints about everything from mosquitoes to roller coasters.

Despite the chaos, the tone is never mean-spirited or scary. Danger is cartoonish and temporary; villains are comical or easily outwitted; and every story ends on a warm, positive note with lessons about teamwork, honesty, and appreciating the people who care about you. The books are fast-paced, optimistic, and reassuring—ideal for reluctant readers who might be intimidated by longer chapter books. The colorful, comic-book-style layout (bolded words, different fonts, sound effects, sidebars with facts or jokes) keeps the energy high and the pages turning.

Geronimo Stilton is a joyful, wildly imaginative celebration of curiosity, courage, and friendship: more than 85 main adventures (plus countless specials and spin-offs) that turn ordinary mouse life into extraordinary journeys across time, space, and history. Through Geronimo’s hilarious, self-deprecating narration and the chaotic energy of Thea, Trap, Benjamin, and the rest of the Stilton crew, the books blend slapstick comedy, clever puns, educational facts, and genuine heart—teaching young readers about history, science, teamwork, and bravery while never once feeling like a lesson. With its vibrant illustrations, playful typography, and unbreakable promise that every adventure ends happily (and with cheese), the series remains one of the most engaging and beloved bridges from early readers to longer chapter books. For millions of children around the world, Geronimo Stilton is the ultimate fun, fearless companion—proof that even the most reluctant hero can save the day, one squeak at a time.



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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

There are 85 books in the Geronimo Stilton series.

The Geronimo Stilton series does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, The Legend of Chocolate Hills (Book 85), was published in January 2026.

The first book in the Geronimo Stilton series, Lost Treasure of the Emerald Eye, was published in February 2004.

The Geronimo Stilton series primarily falls into the Action Adventure genre. This chapter book series was written for ages 7-10, but some older readers may still like to read these books.

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