Lost Treasure of the Emerald Eye (9 page)

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Text by Geronimo Stilton
Original cover by Matt Wolf, revised by Larry Keys
Illustrations by Matt Wolf, Mark Nithael, and Kat Stevens
Graphics by Merenguita Gingermouse, Angela Simone, and Benedetta Galante
Special thanks to Kathryn Cristaldi
Cover design by Ursula Albano
Interior layout by Robin Camera

First printing, February 2004

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