26-ISLANDS, PIZZAS, AND SUTTCASES

ISLANDS, PIZZAS, AND SUITCASES Now, you are probably wondering what happened to all of the treasure. Well, each one of us used it in a different way. My sister bought a small island north of New Mouse City. She called it Thea's Wild Paradise. She goes there to vacation and to get away from the rat race. My sister also managed to sell the pirate cats' song to

a big-time record company. Believe it or not, that meow music is now at the TOP OF THE CHARTS! My sister still can't carry a tune, but she's singing all the way to the bank! What did my cousin Trap do with his share of the treasure? Well, he built an ENORMOUSE PIZZA RESTAURANT shaped just like a pirate's ship. The waiters dress as pirates and serve HOT, STEAMING pizzas with evil names like the THIN CRUST SCREAM SUPREME. The place is a huge success. Mice are just scurrying to get in. Plus, they all want to meet Trap. Yes, my cousin is famouse — and not just because of our adventure. He's the star of his own television commercial. He swings back and forth on a rope with a hot slice of pizza between his teeth. "Come

and see me at The Pirate's Ship for the very best pizzas in town!" he squeaks. As for me and Benjamin, we came up with a different plan. A special plan. An unbelievably exciting plan! Right now, I am packing my suitcases for our trip. That's right, Benjamin and I have decided to travel around the world! Yes, I have discovered that traveling really isn't so bad after all. In fact, I think every mouse should try it. Maybe my next book will be a travel guide: Geronimo Stilton's Travel Tips for Tails of All Ages. Hmm... that's not bad. I think I just might smell MY NEXT BESTSELLER!