The Secret of the Sphinx

Geronimo Stilton Graphic Novels #2

by Geronimo Stilton

The popular children’s story appears in graphic novel form for the first time in the U.S., with stories never seen in America. This time, Geronimo Stilton and friends must travel back in time to Ancient Egypt! The Pirate cats, jealous that the face of a man was placed on the body of the Sphinx, are determined to coerce the Pharaoh into changing the face of this monument. It’s up to Geronimo and co. to travel back in time and stop the Pirate Cats before it’s too late.

Genres: Graphic Novels, Childrens, Comics, Graphic Novels Comics, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Egypt

56 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2007

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

[Jimmy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the second graphic novel in the Geronimo Stilton Graphic Novel series published by Papercutz. I read this after enjoying first volume. Like the first one I read this to my daughters and they totally enjoyed it! How much did they enjoyed it? When I read it to them at night they tell me not to stop! These books tell the story of a mouse Geronimo Stilton and his family and friends going into time in history through a time machine to stop the insidious plot of the Pirate Cats. Besides the adventure long the way young readers will also learn about history. As a parent passionate about history I like that!
In this volume Gemino and his group goes back to time to ancient Egypt. He is joined by a same cast of characters from volume one: his cousin Trap, his nephew Benjamin and Benjamin’s friend Bugsy Wugsy. However there’s a new addition to this stoy: Petunia who takes the place of Thea in volume one (Thea is Geronomino’s sister). Together they enter the “speedrat” which is a time machine to go back in time to Ancient Egypt. Their adventures take them to Giza Plateau, Memphis and the Nile River, all real places in ancient Egypt. I love how the graphic novel will have information panels telling us the history and fun facts along the way. This is great and informative. My kids will often ask further historical questions whenever these pop up. Geronimo and friends meet all kinds of interesting historical figures along the way and manage to stop the Pirate Cats’ plot to change history. Fun!

[Vanessa Ring · Rating 2 out of 5]

El secreto del valor, a pesar de ser atrayente estéticamente a la lectura como los demás libros de la autora, este se queda muy atrás en originalidad.

Este libro trata sobre superar tus medios, aunque con una narración que podría resultar algo estresante para un niño.

Geronimo Stilton, la autora mejor dicho, tiene decenas de libros que merecen mucho la pena leer, pero este no es uno de ellos.

[Rosa Dracos99 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cómic protagonizado por el ratón Gerónimo Stilton.
Leído por casualidad en una visita a una casa con niños. Me ha gustado que se aproveche el libro para explicar cosas sobre el antiguo Egipto (que eran los faraones, como se construían las pirámides, las divinidades...). Creo que es una buena forma de introducir a los niños en la historia.

[Katja Labonté · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 stars & 3/10 hearts. I really like the images of this book. The story is humorous and light, of course, and also teaches a tiny bit about Ancient Egypt. Of course there is some exclamations of “the gods be praised,” etc.

[Duane · Rating 3 out of 5]

If your child is a Stilton fan, they'll enjoy seeing the novels in graphic form. The artwork is very nice and the story keeps the action running. A nice book to show reluctant readers.

[Dolly Lwin · Rating 2 out of 5]

It's good, but it wasn't my favorite one. My best part was when the pirate cats jumped off into the water~

[Helen (they or he) · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked this one better than the first! There aren't long stretches of times where nothing is happening so it felt more like an adventure. I really enjoyed the plot too because I do like Bastet, the Goddess of Cat. Was it actually necessary for the pirate cats to try and have a cat face on sphinx? No. But I liked it anyway.

[Nanette · Rating 5 out of 5]

See previous Stilton. I'm the translator.

[Theo · Rating 2 out of 5]

A Geronimo Stilton graphic novel?!?! What the heck????? it was ok, i guess

[Angela]

It's so cool! I love it because I have learned a lot about Egypt even though most information wasn't really true. Also, I like reading comics :D

[Torrance]

good so far

[Luk · Rating 4 out of 5]

Сподобалась:)

[Alec!]

Este ratón resume mi infancia

[Iryna Khomchuk · Rating 5 out of 5]

Це перший синів повноцінний комікс. Та й мій також, зізнаюся))) І далі буде, тому що це ж цілий мультфільм, а не книга!

Однак про те, що таке комікс, не розказуватиму — тупо трошки, чи не так? А от про його зміст трошки поговорю. Так от: мені сподобалося. Усе, починаючи з реальних історичних фактів (це я як мама дуже зацінила), продовжуючи цікавим сюжетом і закінчуючи добре продуманою навігацією: на форзацах докладно намальовано й написано, хто кому яка миша і хто цим мишам коти-пірати)))

Папір гарний, сторінки не розвалюються (принаймні після першого прочитання, яке тривало два тижні))), гортати сторінки й передивлятися особливо емоційні моменти — то одна з улюблених синових справ, тож далі буде.

[Qamar · Rating 4 out of 5]

We're so proud of you for reading "The Secret of the Sphinx" by Geronimo Stilton! This adventure taught us about the importance of curiosity and learning from history. Just like Geronimo discovered secrets about the past that helped him on his journey, you can learn from history and stories to help you understand the world better. Remember to always ask questions and seek answers, just like your favorite characters. This curiosity will help you in school and as you learn more about the wonderful world around you!

Lots of hugs,
Mom and Dad

[Robyn · Rating 3 out of 5]

My son really likes Geronimo Stilton books. The graphic novels are great as there are a lot of pictures for him which he likes but I also don’t think he follows the story as well. I would rather a novel format for him with some pictures thrown in. I like the Kingdom of fantasy books better for this reason.

[Arkapravo Bhaumik · Rating 3 out of 5]

Rats vs. Cats in ancient Egypt. There is always a background lesson in History in these comics and this one introduces the young reader to the culture of ancient Egypt. Though I laughed through it, Geronimo Stilton is not Tintin, not Asterix, not Garfield! It just misses out somewhere.

[Alejandro · Rating 5 out of 5]

Este libro me ha enseñado muchas. Él ratón gris se llama metomentodo quesoso. Geronimo Stilton y metomentodo quesoso son amigos desde la escuela y esa y otras cosas interesantes descubriréis en el libro el extraño caso de la rata apestosa.

[Katja Labonté · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 étoiles et 3/10 cœurs. J'aime vraiment les images de ce livre. L'histoire est humoristique et légère, bien sûr, et enseigne également un tout petit peu sur l'Égypte ancienne. Bien sûr, il y a quelques exclamations de «les dieux soient loués», etc.

[Fátima Alzahra · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was a fantastic Egypt Geronimo Stilton book
It was fabulous I really enjoy Geronimo comics
YYYYYAAAAAYYYYY

[Adric Rangel · Rating 3 out of 5]

***Valoración 3.5/5***

[Golden Rain · Rating 2 out of 5]

It was a good story.l enjoyed it but it wasn't a wonderful book

[MARÍA GARCÍA · Rating 5 out of 5]

Es de misterio.
Por dentro del libro manualidades.
Lo mejor 👌

[Vipanchika Tharun · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good

[Gabs · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good book

[Katy Lovejoy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not bad

[Noa · Rating 2 out of 5]

No es para mí, es demasiado infantil.




"Llorar va bien, porque alivia la tensión"

[Ruben · Rating 5 out of 5]

Chef kiss *

[Lillyana · Rating 3 out of 5]

believe it or not i read this for archeology