This adaptation bycelebrated graphic novelist Kyle Baker and writer Peter Davidpresents the tragedy and romance of Rostand's 17th century romancestory. Cyrano de Bergerac yearns to confess his love to his cousinRoxanne; he is a talented poet and musician who should have notrouble doing so. Yet his large nose has convinced him that nowoman would ever be interested in him. When Cyrano finds thatRoxanne is enamored with the handsome Christian de Neuvillette, heoffers to use his poetic prowess to help Christian win Roxanne'sheart. As the three's lives intertwine throughout the years,Rostand spins a tale of romance and heartbreak that is wonderfullycaptured by Peter David and Kyle Baker.
What begins as a relaxing vacation turns into a time-travelingadventure, where Geronimo Stilton must travel to Khanbalik, or "TheCity of Khan" (modern day Beijing) in 13th Century China where heencounters Kublai Khan and Marco Polo. This time, Geronimo andfriends must stop the Pirate Cats from corrupting Marco Polo'sfamous book "The Travels of Marco Polo," and changing historyforever
The Pirate Cats have had their plans foiled by Geronimo Stiltontime and time again, due to the help from Geronimo’s friendProfessor Volt. The Pirate Cats decide to better their offs bygetting rid of Professor Volt; kidnapping him and leaving him inthe Cretaceous Period – a time when the earth was occupied bydinosaurs! Geronimo and his friends must travel back in time 140million years to save Professor Volt from literally becoming a partof history!
The Pirate Cats are up to no good again This time, Bonzo andcompany travel to Rome, Italy in the year 80 AD to the opening ofthe Colosseum, Rome's largest amphitheater. The evil felines wantthe world to think it was they who designed the Coliseum, andinfiltrate the Senate by posing as nobility. Geronimo and friendsmust hop into their speedy time machine and expose the cats' wilyplot, all the while taking in historical landmarks and breathtakingmoments of history.
When Geronimo Stilton finds out that the Pirate Cats are goingback in time to Venice in the year 1517, he knows they must beafter one thing: The Mona Lisa! Geronimo and friends must travel toRenaissance Italy to stop the Pirate Cats from stealing the MonaLisa and taking credit for what is arguably the world’s most famouspainting. But the Pirate Cats have an ace up their sleeve: someonein Geronimo’s crew is an imposter!
This new format, crafted specifically for younger readers,features the original Tintin graphic novel plus brand-new content.Go "behind the scenes" with the true story about people, places andantiquities that Hergé drew from, filled with fun facts, lots ofpictures, and easy-to-read text! In this adventure: A sequel toCigars of the Pharaoh, Tintin follows a mysterious lead to China onthe trail of a smuggling ring. Will Tintin find the criminalmastermind?
