01-A MYSTERIOUS YELLOW ENVELOPE

Geronimo Stilton THE TEMPLE OF THE RUBY OF FIRE

A MYSTERIOUS YELLOW ENVELOPE Early one morning, I got up and ate breakfast. Another day, another cheese danish, I said to myself. Then I ran to the subway. I didn't want to be late for work. Oops, I almost forgot to introduce myself. My name is Stilton, Geronimo Stilton. I run the most popular newspaper on Mouse Island. It's called The Rodent's Gazette. Now wait, let's see, where was I... oh, yes, I was on my way to the office. When I got there, I found a mysterious

yellow envelope on my desk. It was addressed to me. I recognized the handwriting. It belonged to Professor Paws von Volt. The professor was a famous scientist. We became friends during one of my many adventures. I slit open the envelope. My paws were trembling with excitement. Any message from the professor is always thrilling. But it wasn't a message that thrilled me this time. It was four plane tickets to CLUB MOUSE in Crocodilia.

Do you know where Crocodilia is? It is on the Amazon River in Brazil! The tickets were made out to me; my nephew Benjamin; my sister, Thea; and my cousin Trap. I wondered why the professor needed our help in the Amazon. It was all very mysterious. I called my sister. She is the special correspondent for The Rodent's Gazette. "Hold on to your whiskers! I have incredible news!" I announced. "Professor von Volt has sent us tickets to join him on the Amazon!" My sister squeaked so loud, my ears rang. "HOLEY CHEESE! What a fabumouse scoop for The Rodent's Gazette!" she cried. "You get the gear. I'll tell the others. We'll meet at the airport in fifteen minutes." One thing you should know about my sister. She LOVES to give orders.