Book excerpt: Geronimo Stilton has taken the world by storm! Funny and adventurous stories with colourful, engaging text design from the UK publishers who brought you Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Perfect for both avid and reluctant readers of 5+ Red Pizzas for a Blue Count Geronimo's cousin is stuck in Transratania, the land of vampire bats! His sister Thea drags Geronimo along on a rescue mission, but he might be more of a hindrance than a help. After all, he knows that a vampire bat would love to sink its fangs into a tender mouse like him! *Over 75 million copies sold* *Also available in audio* Geronimo Stilton is the publisher of The Rodent's Gazette, Mouse Island's most famouse newspaper. In his spare time, Mr. Stilton enjoys collecting antique cheese rinds, playing golf, and telling stories to his nephew Benjamin. He lives in New Mouse City, Mouse Island.