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Geronimo Stilton
The Geronimo Stilton series by Elisabetta Dami has 86 books and is best read in publication order, starting with Lost Treasure of the Emerald Eye (2004).
- Books
- 86 books
- First published
- 2004
- Status
- ongoing
- Last checked
Start here: Lost Treasure of the Emerald Eye (2004) — then read straight through in publication order.
Reading order
The order the books were released — the default way to read the series.
- Book 1:
Lost Treasure of the Emerald Eye
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The Curse of the Cheese Pyramid
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Cat and Mouse in a Haunted House
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I'm Too Fond of My Fur!
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Four Mice Deep in the Jungle
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Paws Off, Cheddarface!
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Red Pizzas for a Blue Count
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Attack of the Bandit Cats
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A Fabumouse Vacation for Geronimo
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All Because of a Cup of Coffee
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It's Halloween, You 'Fraidy Mouse!
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Merry Christmas, Geronimo!
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The Phantom of the Subway
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The Temple of the Ruby of Fire
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The Mona Mousa Code
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A Cheese-Colored Camper
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Watch Your Whiskers, Stilton!
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Shipwreck on the Pirate Islands
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My Name Is Stilton, Geronimo Stilton
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Surf's Up, Geronimo!
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The Wild, Wild West
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The Secret of Cacklefur Castle
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Valentine's Day Disaster
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Field Trip to Niagara Falls
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The Search for Sunken Treasure
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The Mummy with No Name
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The Christmas Toy Factory
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Wedding Crasher
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Down and Out Down Under
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The Mouse Island Marathon
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The Mysterious Cheese Thief
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Valley of the Giant Skeletons
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Geronimo and the Gold Medal Mystery
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Geronimo Stilton, Secret Agent
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A Very Merry Christmas
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Geronimo's Valentine
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The Race Across America
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A Fabumouse School Adventure
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Singing Sensation
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The Karate Mouse
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Mighty Mount Kilimanjaro
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The Peculiar Pumpkin Thief
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I'm Not a Supermouse!
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The Giant Diamond Robbery
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Save the White Whale!
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The Haunted Castle
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Run for the Hills, Geronimo!
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The Mystery in Venice
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The Way of the Samurai
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This Hotel Is Haunted!
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The Enormouse Pearl Heist
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Mouse in Space!
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Rumble in the Jungle
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Get Into Gear, Stilton!
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The Golden Statue Plot
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Flight of the Red Bandit
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The Stinky Cheese Vacation
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The Super Chef Contest
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Welcome to Moldy Manor
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The Treasure of Easter Island
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Mouse House Hunter
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Mouse Overboard!
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The Cheese Experiment
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Magical Mission
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Bollywood Burglary
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Operation: Secret Recipe
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The Chocolate Chase
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Cyber-Thief Showdown
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Hug a Tree, Geronimo
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The Phantom Bandit
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Geronimo on Ice!
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The Hawaiian Heist
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The Missing Movie
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Happy Birthday, Geronimo!
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The Sticky Situation
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Superstore Surprise
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The Last Resort Oasis
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Mysterious Eye of the Dragon
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Garbage Dump Disaster
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Have a Heart, Geronimo
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The Super Cup Face-Off
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Mouse vs. Wild
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Treasures of the Maya
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Blast from the Past
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The Legend of Chocolate Hills
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About the Geronimo Stilton series
Geronimo Stilton is a mild-mannered, cheese-loving mouse who runs New Mouse City's biggest newspaper and would very much like a quiet life of editing and eating cheddar -- but between his adventure-seeking sister Thea, his hyperactive nephew Benjamin, and his loudly overconfident cousin Trap, Geronimo keeps getting dragged into globe-trotting (and occasionally time- or dimension-hopping) escapades against his will. Each book sends him somewhere new -- lost pyramids, pirate islands, outer space, prehistoric jungles -- where his reluctant courage and knack for stumbling into solutions save the day, cheese puns intact.
Created by Elisabetta Dami, the books are instantly recognizable for their playful, maximalist typography: key words burst into colored fonts, bold type, and illustrations mid-sentence, turning every page into something closer to a graphic experience than plain prose. That format, combined with short chapters and a friendly, breezy voice, has made the series one of the most effective bridges between picture books and longer independent reading for years.
With well over 100 titles published internationally (translated from the original Italian) and spin-off lines following Geronimo's sister Thea and other family members, Geronimo Stilton is a genuine global phenomenon -- reassuring in its warmth, low on real peril, and endlessly inventive in where it sends its reluctant hero next.
Frequently asked questions
How many Geronimo Stilton books are there?
The main English-language series runs to 85 books as of The Legend of Chocolate Hills (2026), with book 86, The Hunt for the Secret Papyrus, expected in 2027. The wider franchise, including spin-offs, is far larger.
What order should I read Geronimo Stilton in?
The books are almost entirely standalone, so you can start anywhere, though book 1, Lost Treasure of the Emerald Eye, is the traditional starting point.
Is Geronimo Stilton finished?
No, it's ongoing, with new titles still being translated and published each year.
Who is Thea Stilton and is that a different series?
Thea is Geronimo's adventurous sister; she stars in her own separate spin-off series aimed at a similar age group, best read after the main series.
What age group is Geronimo Stilton for?
Roughly ages 7-10; the illustrated, color-typography format makes it a popular bridge from picture books to chapter books.
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