Ho, ho, ho! I love Christmas in New Mouse City. But this year, there was just too much work to do at my newspaper, The Rodent's Gazette. I was so busy, I could hardly even squeak! And my friends and family were getting their tails in a twist because I didn't have time to celebrate. Cheese niblets! If only I had my own team of reindeer and could fly far, far away to Santa's Toy Factory . . .

Ebenezer Scrooge is a cranky old mouse who is only concerned with his business and making money. Scrooge thinks Christmas is just a waste of time. But on the night of Christmas Eve, he is visited by three ghosts who take him on a journey through his past, present, and future. His experience could change him forever and teach him the true meaning of Christmas!

When Merlin is just eight years old, his parents abandon him, leaving him to starve to death in the woods. He survives. More than that, he thrives: Over the course of the next four strange years, he discovers and tames his terrifying powers; pretends to be a traveling player, passing among peasants and princes; and fatefully befriends a future king. In the three novels of the Young Merlin Trilogy -- Passager, Hobby, and Merlin -- master storyteller...

It was Christmastime on Mouse Island, and I couldn't wait to celebrate with my friends and family. Until I learned that they were all traveling out of town for the holidays, and I'd be spending Christmas alone! I was depressed, down, despondent, and starting to feel like a real grinch! I wandered the streets of New Mouse City, feeling sorry for myself. But then I discovered an amazing surprised that taught me the true meaning of Christmas.

Book #11: It's Halloween on Mouse Island, and it seemed like everyone was out to get me, Geronimo Stilton! Oh, how would a 'fraidy mouse like me ever survive the year's scariest holiday? Book #12: Geronimo Stilton, editor of "The Rodent's Gazette," is looking forward to celebrating Christmas with his nephew, until a series of unfortunate mishaps brings about a change in his plans.