Rumble in the jungle by Geronimo Stilton
Ill. by Giuseppe Ferrario. Geronimo Stilton series bk 53.
Scholastic, 2013. ISBN 9780545481939. 108p.
(Age: 7-9) Highly recommended. Mice. Jungles. Treasure. Adventure
stories. Rainforests. Brazil. Amazon Region.
Rumble in the Jungle takes Geronimo Stilton from the comforts
of his home off on another exciting fabumouse adventure in Brazil.
His adventurous friend Bruce Hyena drops in one evening and hijacks
Geronimo's boring Mousebook page and his life. Geronimo narrates
this adventure teamed at first with his mouse friends Wild Willie
and Maya. Unfortunately Geronimo becomes separated and has to fend
for himself in a variety of difficult situations, coping with
language problems, the loss of his wallet, samba dancing in a Rio
Carnival, tumbling down the Iguazu Falls and searching for stolen
treasure.
Information boxes are included for reader interest: maps, country
facts, rainforest facts, a recipe and jungle animals. Colourful
cartoon illustrations add vibrancy and comic relief as Geronimo
stumbles his way through his adventures. Colourful phrases,
different fonts and text sizes add emphasis and excitement for the
booklover.
This series is extremely popular and I highly recommend this new
addition to the series for readers from 7-9 years.
Geronimo's
World is available online.
Rhyllis Bignell