About The Author

Geronimo Stilton is the best-selling children’s book series published by Edizioni Piemme of Milan, Italy since 2000. Scholastic Corporation has published the English version of the series since February 2004. Although the series credits its title character as the author, the idea was originally thought of by Elisabetta Dami. The copyright was issued to a pseudonym “”Geronimo Stilton””. The books are planned for readers in the 6–12-year-old age range. Geronimo Stilton is the publisher of The Rodent’s Gazette, Mouse Island’s most famous newspaper. He lives in New Mouse City, Mouse Island. Mr. Stilton enjoys collecting antique cheese rinds, playing golf and telling stories to his nephew Benjamin.