The Race Across America

Geronimo Stilton #37

by Geronimo Stilton

Enter the world of Geronimo Stilton, where another funny adventure is always right around the corner. Each book is a fast-paced adventure with lively art and a unique format kids 7-10 will love. I, Geronimo Stilton, am not a big fan of races. I like to take my time and smell the cheese! But when my friend Bruce Hyena invited me to race across America on my bicycle, I just couldn't resist. And holey cheese, what a fabumouse adventure we had!

Genres: Childrens, Fiction, Middle Grade, Fantasy, Chapter Books, Animals, Adventure

128 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

About the author

A pseudonym of Elisabetta Dami, see also Tea Stilton.

Elisabetta Dami is an Italian author that currently resides in Italy. She is the author of the Geronimo Stilton series, a bestselling childrens book. She enjoys traveling the world seeking ideas for her series. She writes under a pseudonym of Geronimo Stilton. She is also a co-owner of Italian based publishing company Edizioni Piemme.

Reviews

[Katja Labonté · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 stars & 3/10 hearts. It’s not my fav Geronimo Stilton book but it’s one I do enjoy. Bruce Hyena is a crazy but fun and nice guy, and of course Geronimo is a amusingly stupid as ever. I liked the plot (the race) and the bits of info about it, and it wasn’t badly written.

(I have to mention though that the GS books are SO MUCH BETTER in French. These English books are sooo silly and childish in writing style, but the French ones are REALLY well done).

[Vivaan · Rating 5 out of 5]

i loved the book because it was really cute and nice because they were helping and entertaining the little mouse- lets from the hope hospital by doing the race across america .
my favourite character is Bruce Hyena because he was really nice and helping the hope hospital. it is because of him that Geronimo Stilton came to the race across america. my favourite part was when
they finished the race across America , went to new mouse city , showed the trophy to the new mouse -lets in hope hospital and gave the trophy to them.

[J'quan]

It was a good book. First it started off by Geronimo in his house reciving unusaul packages. Then Geronimo's friend Bruce came in. First Geronimo was confused. Then Bruce asked him did he want to race across america with him. Geronimo said no. But Bruce didn't take no for an answer. So he dragged him into the car and drove him then Geronimo won the race.

[maria · Rating 2 out of 5]

don’t ask

it gets a two for nostalgia

[Shin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well this is one of my favorite books in Geronimo and there r many reasons to it. First of all this book have given me soo many general knowledge that wouldn't even fit on my brain. Another reason was that this book has a morale and it would be sth like: "always remember u've got friends by ur side and help each an cooperate. Wid the encouragement ur friend can give anything will be possible in life"
Every time i read a Geronimo book my sub conscious goes deep and imagine me being the main character there. I always wondered if i had a life like him i would be even able to go across America wid a bike, overcome the longest race in the history and make a lot of gud friends

[Katja Labonté · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 étoiles et 3/10 cœurs. Ce n'est pas mon livre préféré de Geronimo Stilton mais c'est un que j'aime. Chacal est un gars (ou plutôt un rat 😉) fou mais amusant et gentil, et bien sûr Geronimo est amusant comme toujours. J'ai aimé l’histoire (la course) et les informations à ce sujet, et ce n'était pas mal écrit.

(Je dois cependant mentionner que les livres de GS sont BEAUCOUP MIEUX en français. Ces livres en anglais sont tellement idiots et enfantins dans leur style d'écriture, mais ceux en français sont VRAIMENT bien faits).

[Christopher Guinto · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is about a mouse who goes on a biking race across America. I like this book because the main character who doesn't do biking, does a bike race. I would recommend this book to people who like adventure books.

[Theo · Rating 2 out of 5]

this was an ok book. bad story idea though.

[Suchitra · Rating 2 out of 5]

i guess these books are for kids. and i am beginning to see that too clearly!

[Namya Panelia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nice awesome

[Vish Karthikeyan · Rating 3 out of 5]

NOTE: This review is for the series of Geronimo books entirely, not for this work in particular.

If there's one series of books that has to summarise my childhood, it has to be this. I remember as an elementary school kid, I would be vigorously competing with others in my class to read the highest number of Geronimo books in an academic year. Everyone in my class was so fond of this series, partly because it was a bridge between storybooks and novels and partly because it introduced us to Western society which captured the fancies of many of us. Involving bright, cheerful and dynamic characters, being set in a thrilling and fascinating environment, and having got vibrant illustrations, the Geronimo series was responsible for invoking the reading habit in many. Sometimes now, when I'm in high school, I take the pleasure of flipping through these books and a great big smile and a flash of luxuriant memories pass my head. I would have to say this: If you failed to have read a Geronimo book as a kid, your childhood was incomplete.

[Noora Alsuwaidi · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an adventure for kids to teach them about determination, trying new things, challenging self, and working for a good goal.
The adventure excited me because the challenge was enormous. The goal of the racers is to cross the United States from west to east within two weeks or so. I loved the amount of information the book gave about this topic.
Geronimo Stilton was dragged to join the bicycle race by his friend the famous world bicycle racer.
Even though Geronimo joined by the obligation of friendship, yet he did all he can to stand by his friend and set an example for his dear nephew.
I think all the elements of a good children's book was well combined in this adventure.

[Reagan · Rating 4 out of 5]

My brother always read these Geronimo Stilton books and so I wanted to try one, and I’m so glad I did. First when you open the book it’s in color, even some of the words which made it fun to read. Then it was like you were taken on this adventure with Geronimo. Geronimo friend Bruce invited him to race all the way across America on his bike! My brother got a new bike for his birthday so we’ve been doing lots of bike rides and then when I read this I felt like I was on the adventure with Geronimo. There were such funny parts that make me laugh and it made me want to keep reading it fast because I wanted to know if Geronimo won the race.

[Qamar · Rating 4 out of 5]

We are so impressed that you finished reading "The Race Across America" by Geronimo Stilton! This story teaches us about the power of perseverance and always doing your best, no matter how challenging the task may seem. Just like Geronimo Stilton didn't give up in the race, you can apply this determination in everything you do, whether it’s in school, sports, or any other dreams you want to pursue. Keep trying your best and believe in yourself, just like your favorite characters!

Hugs and kisses,
Mom and Dad

[Yu Man To · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really like this book because it lets me know more about the race across the America and and more about some different races which are very special in the world and also the book is very funny like in the story Geronimo is very bad in riding bicycle but at last he won the competition which is a miracle and also in the story he passed a lots of places in America and the book also tells us some history of that place which makes me really want to go to America after reading it.

[Ahmed Imam · Rating 5 out of 5]

J'ai bien aimé ce livre et cette aventure intéressante de Gernimo et ses amis. C'est un mélange très bien fait du monde du vélo, les villes des États-Unis et la bienveillance. J'ai profondément apprécié les pages qui donnent des informations additionnelles sur les villes américaines (comme Arizona, Uta, Colorado, Dodge City, Saint Louis) et les entretiens touristiques (comme Le Grand Canyon, Les Montagnes Rocheuses, Les Trois Soeurs, Le Miracle Rock, l'Oreille du Vent, et l'Oeil du Soleil).

[Bob Large · Rating 3 out of 5]

I see the attraction for kids in how the book is laid out with the various fonts and lots of pictures. I like the factual info throughout that details information about locations and things talked about in the story: i.e. leukaemia. Have to try one of his mysteries.

[Maria · Rating 4 out of 5]

Geronimo is not a big fan of races. But when his friend invited him to races across America on Bicycle, he don't know what to say. His friend take it as Yes. That where the adventure began. Fun story!

[Chamudi Siriwardhane · Rating 4 out of 5]

if it's meant to be funny, then, it's not that funny. But the author explains geronimo's experience very well and it's what makes readers attracts to it. A good and kinda attractive book for children.

[Simon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Geronimo is NOT athletic! However, his friend Bruce Gets him into the race across America after HORRIBLE training. A bunch of crazy things happen there. It's crazy at the end!
It was SUPER IMPOSSIBLE to look away from the book!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Suyog Kunwar · Rating 5 out of 5]

I don't know what to write about this book but this book was good just like the other books. Geronimo's friend Bruce invites Geronimo to the Race Across America because he knew that Geronimo could do it. It's all because of a stone. Geronimo tripped on a stone and landed to the finish line.

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was going to give this a 3, but I did like the information thrown in about the various places Geronimo and Bruce go through as they do the bicycle race. The funky fonts are great for younger readers.

[MOHIT · Rating 5 out of 5]

good

[Edward Davies · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was okay I guess.

[Choieunjung · Rating 5 out of 5]

I know that I am not interested in books, But when I read this Geronimo Stiltons' books, wow, I now love books. The books are wonderful.

[Rishik · Rating 5 out of 5]

Looks like famouse

[Agne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun read. Lots of pictures for the kids that are really pretty. Love the Educational sections that are included as well. They are well placed and flow well with the story.

[Christine Goodnough · Rating 4 out of 5]

Entertaining children's book; Geronimo and his friend join a bike race across America to raise money for mouse-lings with leukemia.

[Mahira Rana · Rating 5 out of 5]

I bought it from the school library and returned it today 7th Dec! As always it had a fabmouse ending!!🤩🤩🤩🤩

[Angeline Scelta · Rating 5 out of 5]

molto bello mi son divertita mentre lo leggevo