The first book in the internationally bestselling series that stars a mouse who runs the newspaper on Mouse Island--but whose true passion is writing tales of adventure--is now available in this specially priced edition. Illustrations. Who is Geronimo Stilton? Why, thats me I run a newspaper, but my true passion is writing tales of adventure. Here on Mouse Island, my books are all bestsellers Whats that? Youve never read one? Well, my books are full of fun. They are whisker-licking-good stories, and thats a promise It all started when my sister, Thea, discovered a MYSTERIOUS map. It showed a secret treasure on a faraway island. And before I could let out a SQUEAK of protest, Thea dragged me into her treasure hunt In no time at all, wed set sail for the island. It was an adventure Id never forget....