On this, Geronimo Stilton’s third trip to the Kingdom of Fantasy, the Queen of the Fairies has been kidnapped and her land plunged into an endless ice age. It’s up to the intrepid mouse reporter to bring her back, but he’s not going to do it alone: by his side are dragons, elves, gnomes and sea creatures.

These books are absolutely perfect for beginner readers, boys or girls. Besides a fun story and bright illustrations that kids will love, there are codes, maps and puzzles that will have them poring over the pages. While this is the third in the Kingdom of Fantasy series, young readers will have no problems starting from this point, though will probably be begging for the rest once it’s read!

Holly Harper is from Readings Carlton