Thea Stilton and the Ghost Of The Shipwreck
ISBN-10: 0545150590
ISBN-13:978-0545150590
Release Date: 1st March 2010
Summary:
During a marine biology lesson at Mouseford Academy, the Thea Sisters learn about a mysterious shipwreck off Whale Island. According to legend, a very rare diamond called Jasmine's Heart was on the ship when it sank. When biology teacher Professor Van Kraken disappears, the Thea Sisters have to dive into the deep ocean to find him and the jewel. And just when they think their adventures are over, the Thea Sisters receive an invitation to travel to China to find another missing treasure. It's an adventure these five world-traveling mice will never forget!
Review: (Warning: Spoilers May follow)
My Rating: B
This book is actually composed of two short adventures. The first is based on the title and has the Thea Sisters searching for a lost scientist who works at Mousford Academy while the second has the team travelling to China to help an old friend of Violet’s to solve a mystery.
Both adventures revolve around different lost jewels and are full of action. No doubt each story could have been fleshed out a little and made into their own books, as the first two Thea Sister’s books have been. I would have particularly enjoyed more time spent in China as it has such a rich culture and having Violet’s heritage there would have made for an interesting and educational journey.
I can’t fault either story however as they are full of fun and the story is faced paced and suspenseful in parts. The sisters again prove that friendship is the greatest treasure, despite all the riches they encounter. This seems to be Violet’s book as she features prominently in both stories. In the first it is revealed she has a crush on the missing scientist and in the second the story revolves around her trip back home to see her parents perform at an Opera and help her old friend.
Its a great book and as always the illustrations and text highlights bring the book to life in a dynamic and engaging way. It’s always interesting to watch how the artists bring another culture to life in a mouse-like way and they have done a wonderful joy conveying the contrast of modern and ancient in the China segment.
Recommended for new and old fans!
Main Characters:
The Thea Sisters: Nicky, Collette, Pamela, Paulina and Violet
Professor Ian Van Kraken: Convenor of The Tide House Mouseford Academy’s Unofficial Marine Biology Department.
Xiao: Violet’s old friend who has a mystery to solve
Madame Hu: A well known figure in Beijing society
What I Learnt (The Extra Bits):
Factfiles: Galleon, Sea Turtles, Morse Code, Samuel Morse, Sounds In the Ocean, Hydraulic Dredger, Flares, China, Beijing, The Forbidden City, The Chinese Language, Architecture in Beijing, Chinese Craftsmanship, Jade Princess Fairy Tale, The Great Wall Of China, National Center For The Performing Arts.
Maps: China
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I couldn’t leave a comment at TS & the Secret City. Do some investigating. You will find the cover. Do this for #41 & #42.
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You can put up my review if you want. Same for Karate Mouse.
I wish we could read all the boks here
why?