Geronimo Stilton Book 14: The Temple of the Ruby of Fire

ISBN-10: 0439661633
ISBN-13: 978-0439661638

Summary:
It was my most thrilling adventure yet! My old friend Professor von Volt had discovered the location of the famous Ruby of Fire. And before I could let out a squeak of protest, my sister Thea had dragged me into race to be the first to find the legendary gem. The jewel was protected by thousands of ancient booby-traps -- a 'fraidy mouse's worst nightmare? Would I make it through with my fur?

Review: (Warning: Spoilers May follow)
My Rating: B
Geronimo receives an invitation from his friend Professor Paws Von Volt to travel to the Club Mouse resprt in Crocodilia, along the Amazon River in Brazil. Apparently he needs help, but being the mysterious mouse he is, has given no further details. As the professor has sent four plane tickets Geronimo brings Trap, Thea and Benjamin along with him.

Not surprisingly Geronimo has various misadventures with the organised events at Club Mouse. After one such misadventure he is confronted by Dr. Wacky Whiskers who is more than happy to give him a needle “When in doubt I like to give an injection” is his motto!

The real adventure starts when the gang receive another message from the professor and journey on his submarine up the Amazon River. Their destination is a temple where there is rumoured to be a ancient Incan temple that houses a giant ruby. The professor wants to find it for archaeological purposes before it is stolen by others.

The story is filled with references to the beauty and destruction of the Amazon rainforest. While a little black and white in its argument, the book is a great introduction to the subject of environmental sustainability for younger readers. At the end of the book Geronimo visits Benjamin’s classroom and gives a talk on the Amazon Rainforest, its importance to world ecology and its fragility in the face of over-development.

I won’t give the conclusion away because it’s full of twists and valuable lessons. A great Geronimo Stilton book, one of my favourites!

Main Characters:
Geronimo Stilton: Hero and Narrator
Thea Stilton: Geronimo’s Sister
Trap Stilton: Geronimo’s Cousin
Benjamin Stilton: Geronimo’s lovable 9 year old nephew
Rowdyrat Bigtime: Personal Trainer at Club Mouse
Professor Paws Von Volt: Mysterious scientist and friend of Geronimo Stilton
Monkeyfur:, Strongfur and Monkeyfur: Kind natives of a village along the Amazon
Mice Miceson, Nastytail & Bones: Very unsavoury mice

What I Learnt (The Extra Bits):
Maps of: Professor Paws Von Volt’s submarine & The Temple Of the Ruby Of Fire
Factfiles on: Incas, The Yanomami, 2 pages on Animals Of The Amazon Rainforest, 4 pages on “What Is The Amazon Rainforest?”(Geronimo’s lesson)

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