The Kingdom of Fantasy
2005
- stilton, geronimo
- fantasy
- juvenile fiction
- geronimo stilton (fictitious character)
- fairies
- fiction
- children's fiction
- fantasy fiction
- stilton, geronimo (fictitious character), fiction
- dragon scardy mouse home blossom cheese
The story
"The Kingdom of Fantasy" is a children's novel written by Italian author Geronimo Stilton. The book follows the adventures of Geronimo, a mouse journalist who is magically transported to a fantasy world called the Kingdom of Fantasy. In the story, Geronimo receives a mysterious invitation to visit the Kingdom of Fantasy from a queen who is in danger. He sets off on a quest to save her, encountering various magical creatures along the way, including fairies, trolls, and dragons. Throughout his journey, Geronimo must overcome challenges and use his intelligence and bravery to complete his mission. The book is filled with vivid descriptions of the Kingdom of Fantasy, including its landscapes, creatures, and culture. It also teaches valuable lessons about friendship, courage, and perseverance, making it an engaging and educational read for children.
What it’s like
Bright, busy and cheerful, with a chatty, confiding narrator who speaks straight to the reader in short, punchy paragraphs and frequent asides. The pages are packed with colourful illustrations and playful typography, so the reading feels more like flipping through a lively scrapbook than settling into long stretches of prose. Its mood is warm, mischievous and low-stakes: a gentle quest through a candy-coloured fantasy realm of fairies, trolls and friendly-looking dragons, where the danger is brisk and easily outwitted. Violence is absent, and any scares are mild and quickly resolved. The rhythm is brisk, with chapters that end on small cliffhangers and jokes that keep the pace light. Its emotional register is sunny and encouraging, following a bumbling but well-meaning hero who learns that courage and loyalty count for more than cleverness alone. It suits a rainy afternoon, a bedtime read-aloud, or a child curled up with a book on a quiet weekend. It is for young readers who want adventure, silliness and bold pictures, and for parents looking for something gentle and easy to share.
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