Overview
Originally published as Il mistero del papiro nero, the English version of this book was first published by Scholastic Paperbacks in the April of 2014.
Synopsis
The Black Papyrus is an ancient document that reveals the secret of eternal youth, and it has gone missing from New Mouse City Egyptian Museum.
After the museum director earnest requests, the protagonist sets out to find the missing document. Along the way, they are joined by a secret agent, but could they trust him?
Follow Mouse Geronimo Stilton in his quest to find a cure for the mice king village best cook; there is no delicious stew to eat until she recovers! Along the way, though, he encounters terrifying dragons amongstmany other thrilling roadblocks.Will he be able to make it back in time, with all his fur intact?
About the Author
Scholastic Corporation has published the English version of the series since February 2004. Although the series credits its title character as the author, the idea was originally thought of by Elisabetta Dami. Born in Milan in 1958, Elisabetta Dami is an Italian children's fiction writer and author of books for children. Her experience gained from assisting children as a volunteer led to the idea of writing adventure stories featuring a mouse, Geronimo Stilton, as the main protagonist.
