From the Desk of
Geronimo Stilton

Dear mouse friends,

Welcome to the first issue of The Rodent's Gazette Online! My staff has been hard at work writing articles and creating activities just for you. I think you'll agree that they have done a fabumouse job putting this first issue together. I wish I could have helped them out a little more, but these days I am as busy as a rat in a gourmet cheese store. It's all because of my sister Thea, my cousin Trap, and my favorite nephew, Benjamin. They are always dragging me off on crazy adventures!

First, Thea found a map that led to an amazing treasure, the Emerald Eye. And guess who had to go help her find it? None other than me! Next, I was sent on assignment to the Great Cheese Pyramid in Egypt. And my last two trips were my most fur-raising experiences yet! I climbed Mouse Everest (where I met a real-life yeti!), and then I made a tail-twitching visit to a house haunted by (gulp) CATS! I can't complain though, because I love to write about my adventures when I come back home to New Mouse City. In fact, many of my bestselling books are based on my trips around the world!

My favorite trip by far was the one I took last summer. Thea and I traveled all the way to the United States of America. And I am happy to report that the kids I met there were much like the young mice here on Mouse Island — friendly, curious, generous, and very, very funny! I had a whisker-licking good time with everyone I met. In fact, I liked America so much that I will be traveling back there this month. First I'll be visiting my friends at Scholastic, Inc. (that's in New York City!), and then I might even stop by your town. I'll be sure to take lots of pictures during my trip to share with you in next month's Letter from the Editor. I hope to see you all soon!

Cheers and squeaks,

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