The Race Across America (Geronimo Stilton, No. 37)

The following review is by Isabella (6 year old) one of the younger members of dream factory commune. "I really liked this book. It is very ineresting. Two rats try to win the race. But there is a truck and bike in front of them. We go through America. You have facts on them. And a breathless finish. And one of the rats win. Then guess who won?" parental comment: This book presents a fast paced stimulating story which holds young mind's attention. The youngster shall learn: the history of the bicycle, anatomy of a camper, the Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, 14,000 ft. elevation, 120 derees, and many other quite interesting concepts along the race route. Indeed we must add that all of these 'Geronimo Stilton' books are fascinating and educational.

Both my grand daughters "flew" through the book and love this series. I decided to scan it to make sure it was OK for eight and nine years old types and decided to quiz them on their retention. this was because they read the book so quickly, cover-to-cover, hardly putting it down. I like the format and found nothing wrong. After I questioned them, one of them decided a second read was necessary! I'm an old buzzard, grand-pop but I can see why this series would be popular with this age group. If you are not familiar with it, the used books are inexpensive so buy one and have your children check it out after you verify what I already told you.