About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is curious about how movies began or needs a lighthearted example of how a group of friends can outsmart a bully through cleverness and cooperation. While the setting is historical Paris, the focus is on the excitement of invention and the importance of protecting the truth. This graphic novel format is particularly effective for reluctant readers who benefit from visual storytelling to grasp complex historical concepts. As Geronimo and his friends travel to 1896 to stop the Pirate Cats from stealing the cinematograph, children are introduced to the Lumiere brothers and the dawn of cinema. The story emphasizes resilience and the idea that history belongs to everyone, not just those who try to steal the spotlight. It is perfectly appropriate for elementary students, offering a high-energy adventure that builds vocabulary through its pun-filled, expressive text.
