De sprekende berg

Thea Stilton #2

by Thea Stilton

Nicky krijgt een telefoontje van haar oude oppas Naya. Er is iets heel vreemds aan de poot op de ranch in Australië, waar Nicky vandaan komt. Alle schapen verliezen plotseling hun wol. Wat kan er gebeurd zijn? De Thea Sisters aarzelen geen moment en vertrekken naar het prachtige Australië. Daar aangekomen blijkt dat ze op zoek moeten gaan naar een speciale wortel, die het belangrijkste bestanddeel vormt van een medicijn dat de Aboriginals al eeuwen gebruiken. De Thea Sisters gaan op pad en reizen het hele continent af om de wortel te vinden.

Genres: Childrens, Mystery, Fiction, Fantasy, Middle Grade, Adventure, Juvenile

224 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2006

About the author

See also Tea Stilton, Τέα Στίλτον and Теа Стилтон.

Reviews

[Grace Tjan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my little girl Jess' own review (with some input from Mom on spelling and grammar). Jess is 9.

I really like the Thea Stilton books. They are really interesting and fun to read. I decided to go on to this book 'cause I couldn't find Thea Stilton And The Dragon's Code. D: So in this book the main characters are the Thea Sisters which is a team of mouselets consisting of Nicky, Colette, Violet, Paulina, and Pamela. Nicky is from Australia and she's claustrophobic (meaning that she hates tight spaces.) Colette is from France and she likes to shop a lot. Violet is from China and she's always calm and she likes to drink green tea. Paulina is from Peru and she's a real computer genius! Pamela is from Tanzania and her most favorite food in the whole world is pizza XD.

In this story, the Thea Sisters went to Australia to solve a mystery involving ill sheep at Nicky's ranch. They soon figured out that a mouse called Mortimer McCardigan was the cause of the problem. Then Nicky's grandmother, Naya, told her to take a necklace with a picture of her clan on it. Nicky took the necklace with her on her journey to find the ancient Australian aborigines. When they found the aborigines, Nicky asked the elders if they knew a cure for the sheep illness. Then she soon figured out that the medicine that she needed was right inside her necklace all along! After that they heard a horrifiying shriek. It was Mortimer McCardigan, and he fell into a canyon (but he was able to survive ....LOL... what?)

So the Thea Sisters came to help him. And finally, Nicky and the other Thea Sisters returned home, to Nicky's ranch and got a letter from Mortimer saying that he was sorry. And that was the story.

I like the story and I find it interesting because I learned things about Australia that I didn't know. (One of the facts was: "The wallaby is a marsupial of tiny dimensions. It can reach a height of 12 to 40 inches, while the red kangaroo can grow to 5.5 feet tall. Kangaroos and wallabies can be found throughout Australia. They live in the desert and in wooded and rocky places".)

Thank you for reading and I hope you like it! -Jess

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

The second book in the Thea Stilton series, this book centers around the Thea Sisters traveling to Australia to help Nicky solve the mystery as to why one of the flocks of sheep is very sick while the other two are fine. Nicky being very concerned has decided to leave school, but the other girls will not let her leave on her own as they know that she will need the help of all of the girls in order to solve the mystery. The headmaster allows them to leave even though this does not normally happen, so the girls head off to Australia to help Nicky and her family solve the mystery and get the sheep well again before the great shearing set for a months time. The girls overcome many challenges along the way but work together to get it all done.

I enjoyed this book, was well written and I enjoyed the tidbits of information about Australia that was offered to the reader. I also like the magnifying glass that pops up at times so that the reader is able to help solve the mystery along with the Thea Sisters in the book. Such a good book

[Dominic Bellavance · Rating 4 out of 5]

Le premier livre que je lis dans cette série, avec ma fille. L'histoire était bien correcte (sans plus), mais ce qui m'a le plus impressionné, c'est la mise en page stylisée qui suscite la curiosité de l'enfant, les encadrés éducatifs, les résumés insérés ici et là pour aider les petits à ne pas perdre le fil, bref, c'est un livre très bien conçu, et je comprends pourquoi ça a eu un tel succès.

Je vais probablement acheter les autres. J'ai l'impression que ma fille de 4 ans a pas compris grand-chose à part les grandes lignes de l'histoire (c'est destiné aux 8 ans et +), mais je suis vraiment écoeuré de lire des albums aux morales simplistes. Papa est content de changer d'air, et la fille a l'air d'embarquer, alors on va continuer tant que ça fonctionne.

[Conrad · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought the book was really good. It was good because the four friends tried to help the other friend which just led them to another mystery. It was just cool because it had an unexpected twist.

[Ava Clarke · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was awesome and cool

[maya · Rating 5 out of 5]

I liked this story because it was a very long adventure. My favourite part of the book was when Thea & her friends had a big party at the ranch.

[Snow · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a cute little children's novel. I really loved all the little extras and explanations about Australian geography, climate and aborigine culture and customs.

When I was little, for some reason, I never did like the Thea Stilton stories quite as much as the Geronimo Stilton stories and that hasn't changed. Similarly, I still find the sheer amount of crazy artistic fonts annoying and distracting find that they negatively effect my ability to follow and enjoy the story.

[Sophia B.]

Thea and her friensd learned that someone that is so nice to you, may be the meanest you ever encounter

[untercioamargo · Rating 2 out of 5]

Emm... Ya.

No es que le tuviera muchas expectativas tampoco, pero al menos pensaba que me iba a gustar y me iba a traer recuerdos de mi infancia, pero no.

Yo de pequeño solía leer con mi hermana los libros de Gerónimo Stilton y los de Tea Stilton, y cuando me encontré con éste libro pensé: ¿Por qué no? Estaba seguro que sería una historia entretenida que me traería recuerdos, pero simplemente no fue así y eso me decepcionó, y como ya dije, tampoco es que me esperaba encontrar una obra maestra.

Si es verdad que la historia es entretenida y super ligera, de esas que te lees rápidisimo y sirven sólo para acompañar una lectura pesada.
También está el hecho de que las ilustraciones están muy bien hechas, al igual que le diseño y la edición, y supongo que para un niño sería un libro perfecto, porque está acompañado de acertijos y cosas así, que sé que a muchos niños les podrían interesar (y de hecho, ahora que lo pienso, no sé porqué estoy criticando un libro infantil con mi mentalidad actual, pero bueno).

Sé que el libro ya fue escrito hace muchos años, pero no puedo dejar de pensar en los montos de clichés medianamente dañinos que hay en el libro. Me molesta el hecho de que el grupo de amigas sean como cada una un cliché distinto: (La rubia amante del color rosa que es super superficial; la ordenada amante de los animales que es super inteligente; la ruda y fanatica de cosas "masculinas" -nótese el entre comillas- que obviamente es más valiente que las otras porque tiene rasgos más "masculinos"; la ordenada y analítica que no aporta nada a la historia y solo esta ahí para recordarte que las personalidades de las chicas son un cliché; y la amable y optimista que siempre está con una sonrisa en el rostro.
Se que quizá esté exagerando y puede que sea un poco duro considerando que es un libro infantil escrito a principios de los 2000, pero no puedo evitar mencionar lo mucho que me molestan esos clichés.

Ahora, pese a que la historia es ligera, no es para nada interesante y carece muchisimo de situaciones divertidas y graciosas; es solamente las protagonistas atravesando dificultades ridículas que al final no llegan a ninguna parte. Es que yo pensaba que me estaba leyendo otro libro de la saga que recuerdo que de pequeño me encantaba, y me decepcionó bastante encontrarme con que no era el libro que yo quería leer, si no este, que como ya dije es super cliché y monótono y con aventuras más planas y tontas que la mesa de mi cocina.

Y ñe, eso es todo. Tampoco es que odié el libro ni nada por el estilo, pero no era lo que me esperaba encontrar y ya no sé si quiero leer otro de la saga.

[Theresa · Rating 3 out of 5]

I am so charmed by these kids' colorfully illustrated mysteries, I just can't seem to resist them! In this one, Aussie mousling Nicky gets a call from home where the sheep are all sick and losing their wool. Off Thea's sisters go to Australia and an adventure that takes them around Australia, ending at an aboriginal gathering inside Uluru. As reader helps the mouslings save the sheep, lots of interesting information on Australia is shared and puzzles sprinkled to solve.

There are some wonderful 'adult' bits too.

“Hmm, what should I read?” I wondered. Eat, Squeak, Love. I’d read it already. T HE M ONA M OUSA C ODE . That was a great mystery
That be my fave. Also
[T]the food was whisker-licking good!"

[Meriyem · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thea Stilton books never fail to disappoint me.

[Kev · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5

[Sarasiiiiir · Rating 5 out of 5]

Me ha gustado mucho!!!

[lovelyi · Rating 3 out of 5]

the answer to her problem was with her the whole time ! why didn't the grandma just tell her from the start ?? her grandma just wanted her to go meet the elders? and go through all that trouble that they went through ? like I just felt that was a waste of time reading all that about their adventure loool that annoyed me honestly. but asides from that I really liked the fun facts about Australia mentioned through the book. I didn't even know a lot of the stuff. very educational.

[Joyce · Rating 3 out of 5]

A really fun and interesting book. This book was an easy and fast paced novel. I thought the plot was interesting. I loved the facts and info on Australia. Tea Sisters teach you the value and importance of friends and family which I respect this novel for.

[Sharvanthi Bai]

i want to read this book

[Ariana · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really like the series. It is very fun trying to solve the mysteries before the characters, or just following along with them.

[Molly · Rating 4 out of 5]

There were some scary parts and happy parts!

[Silke · Rating 2 out of 5]

"Thea Stilton and the Mountain of Fire" is an enchanting and adventurous tale that takes young readers on a thrilling journey into Australia. The story follows the Thea Sisters as they embark on a daring expedition to Australia to save the sheep!

One of the strengths of this book is its engaging narrative style. The author employs a lively and interactive writing approach, incorporating colorful fonts, illustrations, and maps that add an extra layer of excitement to the storytelling. The characters are well-developed, each possessing unique personalities that make them relatable to young readers. The emphasis on teamwork, friendship, and problem-solving also imparts valuable lessons in a subtle and entertaining manner. The author seamlessly weaves educational elements into the narrative, providing readers with interesting facts.

The illustrations by the talented team add charm to the book, enhancing the visual appeal and aiding in comprehension for younger readers. The combination of engaging writing and captivating visuals creates an immersive reading experience that will surely capture the attention of children.

[Marines Lopez · Rating 4 out of 5]

Yo diría que un resumen de la historia sería que una amenaza está afectando mucho el rancho/granja de Nicky que está en Australia entonces el club de Tea va hasta Australia para ayudar a la familia de Nicky a descubrir qué es lo que le está pasando al rancho/granja de Nicky. Yo siento que los personajes no cambian tanto en el libro, siento que más que todo los personajes aprenden en el camino pero no cambian. A mi no me cambio pero si me enseño que la amistad es muy importante en la vida. Yo le recomendaría este libro a Mariana porque siento que a ella le gusta mucho este tipo de libros.

[Jack Reynolds · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'll make sure I read the next book faster than I did this one, which at the time of this review, has been a year and a month. Oops.

Other than that, The Mountain of Fire was a fun little adventure. I liked seeing the Sisters work more together and cheer each other up when times got stressful, learn more about places in Australia, laugh at some trails and tribulations of the main antagonist, and follow a journey that was tedious at points, but paid off in the end.

[Grace · Rating 4 out of 5]

Geronimo's adventurous sister Thea narrates this fabulous adventure that's packed with action, mystery, and friendship! Thea's friends the Thea Sisters take off for Australia to solve a mystery. A flock of sheep at Nicky's family's ranch is losing all its wool, and the ranch depends on the wool to stay afloat.

[Candee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Esta fue la primera novela que leí cuando tenía al rededor de 6/7 años, recuerdo sentirme orgullosa de haberla terminado, es un libro super fácil y divertido de leer (aun más si estas comenzando a leer) recuerdo haberlo disfrutado muchísimo, ame este libro.
(hago la reseña ahora porque hace poco me reencontre con este libro y decidi reseñarlo)

[Duncan Horne · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m reading my 11-year-old daughters favourite Thea Stilton books and I must say it was really cool! I learned a little about Australia’s culture, history, places and phrases. Both educational and fun with a cool storyline. Lovely illustrations too which really bring the book to life. Looking forward to the next one!

[Kim Hampton · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm reading this series with my 7 year old daughter, and we are both enjoying it. This one was particularly interesting to me because I'm a huge fan of all things Australian. The title was a bit misleading, we thought there would be a volcano but there wasn't.

[Mavis Ros · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Nicky frowned. She realized she’d been gone longer than she thought. It was time to return to the ranch.”

*REREAD at 2020*

This is where Nicky shows and demonstrates her true self.
No matter the circumstances.

[Gurasees · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is the worst Thea Stilton book i have ever read. I am not ever going to read this again. I hated the plot. The 2 stars i have given are because:-
I love 'Thea Sisters'
The writing style was good.

[Boo K · Rating 5 out of 5]

A flock of sheep at Nicky's australian ranch was losing all its wool and no one knew why this strange thing was happening. Nicky's grandmother had called her to help and so they had a ride to the whole of Australia to find out what was weird. I really recommend this book for its so interesting. Hope you would read this book soon. Happy reading!

[霖 · Rating 5 out of 5]

i got this book as a present when i was little and i remember being OBSESSED with it and the characters. i wanted to reread it for the nostalgia but maybe it's better not to risk messing up the nice memory i have of the series

[Pato15 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lo releí para volver un ratito a mi infancia y para ser un libro infantil se me hizo muy entretenido. Me parece que es bastante bueno y me dejo con ganas de leer alguna aventura más de este grupo de amigas.