GERONIMO STILTON #32 VALLEY OF THE GIANTS SKELETONS

The Gobi Desert, ancient bones and a sandstorm or two make up the expedition at the center of this Geronimo Stilton adventure. Clues surface between the dunes, prehistoric finds raise the stakes, and the narrator's nerves supply the running joke. Alongside the comedy the book carries a real subject: fossils, expeditions and the geography of a place most young readers know only as a name on a map, which gives parents something to follow up on afterwards. What makes it worth shelf space: • A desert expedition built around fossil discovery • Prehistoric themes introduced at a level children can follow • Sandstorms and setbacks used to drive the plot forward • Bravery and cooperation shown rather than announced Recommended for readers around seven to ten, particularly children already interested in dinosaurs and exploration. Available from Boipoka.