Grade: 2-4
Genre: Fiction
Review: The Geronimo Stilton series is one I was recently introduced to by the 1st grader I nanny. He is at a reading level far beyond his grade, but still has some challenges reading this book; I think he just loves the silliness of it, and I typically end up reading aloud to him. This book is great for teaching fluency and expression, as it includes dialogue and many expressive features. The print is large enough for students to read comfortably, and the vocabulary is just right for these primary to intermediate grades.
Plot:
Geronimo is a newspaper delivering mouse in a New York City-like environment. Geronimo is always getting into all kinds of adventures- there are 60+ books in the series! In this edition, he is assigned to the task of protecting the crown jewels in London. He and his trusty friend, Trap, travel across the pond to solve some mysteries and perform some exciting magic in the process!