Geronimo Stilton Read Alikes
Summer is the best time for kids to try some new books! No school, lots of extra daylight, and plenty of summer reading challenges to check out. If you’re looking for great titles to share with your chapter book Geronimo Stilton-loving readers, check out this reading list!
Geronimo Stilton is a newspaper editor mouse who doesn’t necessarily love going on adventures, but he does love writing about them! What makes the Geronimo Stilton books fun is the fact that there are colorful illustrations as well as fun changes in fonts and colors making the books not only full of adventure, but also fun to read.
If you’re already a fan of the many Geronimo Stilton books, and you’re looking for a new series to check out, why not take a look at the many chapter book series below. I love chapter books and I think they get overlooked a lot. It’s an age format that are perfect for kids who have graduated from the easy readers, but aren’t quite ready to jump into middle grade novels. Chapter books usually hover around 100 pages, with illustrations to support the text and a little larger font size with plenty of white space for kids.
So, the next time you’re at the library ask a staff member for some recommendations for chapter books (specifically for kids ages 7-10). While some library workers will know the difference between chapter books and middle grade novels, depending on who you get to help you, they might not be as familiar. If you’re lucky enough to have a library, like mine, where chapter books are separated from middle grade novels, that makes it a lot easier! Otherwise, ask the library staff to help you find Geronimo Stilton or one of the other books on this list to get started. (Sometimes the library catalog will also give you read alike suggestions when you search for a title, so definitely take a look at your library catalog too!) Have fun checking out new chapter books for your summer readers!
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Geronimo Stilton Read Alikes
Cabin Head and Tree Head by Scott Campbell
Whether drawing or hiding or just saying HELLO or BYE-BYE, Cabin Head and Tree Head are irresistible buddies who have fun together, support one another’s ideas (digging for treasure without a map) and help one another overcome challenges (bad leafcuts!). These are lighthearted tales of two pals who think differently — and entirely embrace it — set in a landscape of equally unforgettable characters such as Automobile Head, Volcano Head and Trash Can Head. Let’s go hang out with all the Heads!
Case Closed: Mystery In the Mansion by Lauren Magaziner
Carlos Serrano has never solved a mystery in his life. But when Carlos’s mom gets sick with a flu on the morning of an investigation that could save her failing detective agency, Carlos takes on the case.
With the help of his best friend, Eliza, and her wild little brother, Frank, Carlos must uncover a mystery involving an eccentric local millionaire, anonymous death threats, and a buried treasure. But with tricky riddles, cagey suspects, hidden secrets, and dozens of impossible choices, they need your help!
Can you help Carlos and his friends find the culprit and save Las Pistas Detective Agency? Or will it be case closed?
Dragon Masters: Rise of the Earth Dragon by Tracey West
DRAGON MASTERS has it all! Dragons, a Dragon Stone, a king, a wizard, and magic! In the first book in this fully-illustrated series, 8-year old Drake is snatched up by King Roland’s soldier and taken to the castle. He is to be trained as a Dragon Master. At the castle, he is joined by three other young Dragon Masters-in-training: Ana, Rori, and Bo. The Dragon Masters must learn how to connect with and train their dragons–and they must also uncover their dragons’ special powers. Does Drake have what it takes to be a Dragon Master? What is his dragon’s special power?
Inspector Flytrap by Tom Angleberger
Meet Inspector Flytrap! He’s a Venus flytrap and world-class solver of BIG DEAL mysteries.
Meet Nina the Goat! She’s a goat and Inspector Flytrap’s trusty assistant—except when she eats the clues!
Together, they’re a great mystery-solving duo! Follow along as they decode a secret message, investigate a stinky shoe, and figure out other big and tasty mysteries.
Kondo & Kezumi Visit Giant Island by David Goodner
Kondo is big. Kezumi is little. They lived on an island with fruit trees and berry bushes and flitter-birds and fluffle-bunnies. When a surprise bottle washes ashore, they discover a map with a mysterious message: WE ARE NOT ALONE. Kezumi wants to follow the map and explore the world. Kondo wants to stay home and pick fruit from the fruit tree and berries from the berry bushes. But once Kezumi builds the perfect boat, the best friends set sail together to see . . . well, they don’t know!
So begin the adventures of Kondo and Kezumi, where islands of cheese and giant mountains await. Rising stars David Goodner and Andrea Tsurumi team up for this illustrated chapter book series filled with charming quirks and unexpected discoveries. Get ready to set foot on uncharted territory with classic themes of friendship, community, and exploration.
Mr. Penguin: The Lost Treasure by Alex T. Smith
When Bouddica Bones from the Museum of Extraordinary Objects calls for help in locating prized valuables, Mr. Penguin and his kung fu spider sidekick, Colin, swing into action. Following a map and clues, Mr. Penguin stumbles onto secret staircases, alligators, and falling toilets.
Things really take a turn for the worse when Mr. Penguin learns the real crooks are closer to snatching the loot than he thought! Can Mr. Penguin foil this perilous plot and get home in time for a fish finger sandwich?
Real Pigeons Fight Crime by Andrew McDonald
What do REAL PIGEONS do? They fight crime, of course! Wait, what? You didn’t know your town is protected by a secret squad of crime-fighting feathered friends? Well, you are about to get schooled. REAL PIGEONS solve mysteries! REAL PIGEONS fight bad guys! And REAL PIGEONS won’t stop until your neighborhood is safe and the questions are all answered: Like, why have all the breadcrumbs disappeared? And which food truck smells the best?
The Secret Explorers and the Lost Whales by SJ King
Meet The Secret Explorers! This group of brilliant kids comes together from all four corners of the globe to fix problems, solve mysteries, and gather knowledge all over the planet – and beyond. Whenever their help is needed, a special sign will appear on a door. They step through to the Exploration Station and receive their mission…
In The Lost Whales, marine life expert Connor needs to use his underwater expertise to help save a pod of humpback whales that have lost their way. Along with space expert Roshni, he sets out in a submarine to search for a way to steer the whales back on track, but encounters unexpected problems along the way, including lost baby whales and a fleet of boats. Will The Secret Explorers manage to succeed in their mission?
Two-Headed Chicken by Tom Angleberger
Anything is possible in the multiverse, including a madcap adventure starring a plucky two-headed chicken. But look out—there’s a chicken-hungry moose in pursuit! In this fourth wall–breaking graphic novel, our double-headed hero is chased through dozens of bizarre universes, from an ocean planet with a disturbing mermoose (that you can never unsee) to a world where chickens drive cars, and even to a land covered with . . . pizza sauce? With each BZOOP! of the universe-hopping Astrocap, the only thing to expect is the unexpected. Packed with jokes, quizzes, and games, the two-headed chicken’s wacky escapades will remind readers of such favorites as Dog Man and CatStronauts.
