The Quest for Paradise (Geronimo Stilton Series)

Children's Literature - Phyllis Kennemer

Geronimo Stilton continues his zany adventures as he travels through the Kingdom of Fantasy. He is summoned by the Queen of the Fairies to find the Heart of Happiness, but first he must go to the dangerous Land of the Ogres to retrieve the Map of Paradise. Geronimo and his companions travel on the back of the flying Rainbow Dragon. Many perilous escapades ensue as the map directs them to The Land of Sweets, The Land of Toys, The Land of Gold, and the Land of Fairy Tales. Geronimo picks up thirty-two crystal keys along the way and one of them admits him to secret chamber back in the Land of the Fairies where he finds the requested heart. The book is interactive with colorful illustrations and text. The reader is invited to look for the keys and to read coded messages. Insets offer tips for making and maintaining friendships. Translated from the Italian, this series now has more than forty titles and keeps on growing as children around the world join Geronimo in his fantastic journeys. Part of the "Geronimo Stilton" series. Reviewer: Phyllis Kennemer, Ph.D.