Monday, May 7, 2012

The Curse of the Cheese Pyramid

Name: Tio Mi Kin
Class: S4A
School No. : 09202
Author: Geronimo Stilton
Publication year: 2004
Setting:
It took place at the Cheese Pyramid in Egypt. Geronimo went there to interview a famous archaeologist and find out more about the secret of Cheese Pyramid. 
Characters:
Geronimo Stilton- a learned and brainy mouse, editor of The Rodent’s Gazette.
Benjamin Stilton- a sweet and loving nine-year-old mouse, Geronimo’s favourite nephew
  William Shortpaws- Geronimo’s grandfather, known as Cheap Mouse Willy, a tough-talking mouse
Summary:
At the beginning of the story, Geronimo was asked by his grandfather, William Shortpaws to go for a trip far away from Mouse Island. Geronimo was glad to receive this offer as it was a dream come true for him. He was off to Egypt to interview a famous archaeologist and do a special report on the pyramids. Among mummies and hieroglyphs, he learned the secret of The Seven Wonders of The Ancient Mouse World and the legend about the Pharaoh’s Curse. Finally, he wrote down his adventure story in Egypt into a book.  
Conclusion:
The story ended with a happy note. The whole story was funny and interesting. 
Opinion:
I liked the book as it was quite funny and interesting. It was written in simple English and comprehensive. 

Cat and Mouse in a Haunted House

Cat and Mouse in a Haunted House

Name: Tio Mi Kin
Class: S4A
School No.: 09202
Author: Geronimo Stilton
Publication year: 2004

Setting:
It took place in a haunted house. It was truly a fur-raising experience for Geronimo when he was in the haunted house.

Characters:
Geronimo Stilton- a learned and brainy mouse, the editor of The Rodent’s Gazette
Thea Stilton- Geronimo’s sister and special correspondent at The Rodent’s Gazette
  Benjamin Stilton- a sweet and loving nine-year-old mouse, Geronimo’s favourite nephew.

Summary:
The story started when Geronimo got lost in a dark, spooky forest. It was raining cats and dogs. Geronimo was looking for a shelter. He came to a castle which was surrounded by a deep moat filled with slimy green water. He took a deep breath and tiptoed inside. He was scared as it was dark and spooky. Later, Thea, Trap and Benjamin came to rescue Geronimo. Finally, the mystery was solved. They discovered that the house was haunted by cats. They found a young cat, Pawkin Cannycat in the haunted house who played those spooky tricks on Geronimo.  

Conclusion:
Finally, Thea got a great idea. They turned the haunted house into a tourist spot where visitors can learn about the history of Cannycat family. The whole story was quite funny and interesting. 

Opinion:
I liked the story because I can learn a few moral values which I can apply them in our daily life.