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Book SynopsisOne of the most iconic characters in children's booksJoin the world's most famous travelling reporter in his exciting adventures as he braves an ancient Incan curse in the two-part story The Seven Crystal Balls and Prisoners of the Sun, and investigates espionage in the Middle East in Land of Black Gold.The fifth of eight volumes containing Hergé's best loved adventure stories, with two thrilling mysteries:The Seven Crystal BallsThe world''s most famous travelling reporter is faced with an ancient Incan curse, which is causing its victims to fall into a life-threatening coma. The tomb of Rascar Capac has been unearthed! But one by one, the finders fall into a terrifying coma. Can this be the curse of the Inca gods? Tintin must somehow fathom out the meaning behind his only clue: the shattered crystal ball lying beside each of the victims Prisoners of the SunWhen Professor Calculus is kidnapped, Tintin and a desperate Captain Haddock set off to Peru on a rescue mission, braving runaway Trade ReviewTintin shows young readers that the world in all its complexity is theirs to bestride. (The Wall Street Journal) I became enthralled with the way Hergé told his stories. Grand, epic, global adventures about a young reporter who goes all around the world looking for stories to tell. (Steven Spielberg, 'The Adventures of Spielberg: An Interview', The New York Times, 2011) Top 100 Children’s Book – Time Out (2022) Terrific world-straddling adventures. (Frank Cottrell-Boyce, Ten Essential Children’s Books, Books for Keeps, 2020) The Red Sea Sharks was named one of Young Bond author Charlie Higson’s favourite books in The Daily Express: “Tintin was a huge inspiration being a young person in an adult world.” (2015) Explorers of the Moon was named one of comedian Milton Jones’ favourite books in The Daily Express (2018) Explorers of the Moon was named one of screenwriter and best-selling crime novelist Peter May’s favourite books in The Daily Express: “A childhood favourite…it encouraged me to create my own cartoon series.” (2016) The Calculus Affair was named one of author and foreign correspondent Christian Jennings’ favourite books in The Week (2017)

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Book SynopsisBeneath the waves of the Caribbean, Tintin and his friends follow a series of clues in search of the lost treasure of pirate Rachlan the Reid. Their quest leads them to a desert island and a sunken wreck and a chest which promises plenty of treasure but only if they can understand one final riddle.

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Book SynopsisOne of the most iconic characters in children's booksWhen Captain Haddock meets a palm reader, he dismisses a forewarning about a beautiful lady's stolen jewels. When the famous opera singer Bianca Castafiore suddenly descends on Marlinspike Hall, the palm reader's prediction seems to be all too real. Can Tintin catch the emerald thief?The world's most famous travelling reporter must attempt to catch an Emerald thief.When Captain Haddock meets a palm reader, he dismisses a forewarning about a beautiful lady''s stolen jewels. But when the famous opera singer Bianca Castafiore suddenly descends on Marlinspike Hall, the palm reader's prediction seems to be all too real. Can Tintin catch the emerald thief?Join the most iconic character in comics as he embarks on an extraordinary adventure spanning historical and political events, and thrilling mysteries. Still selling over 100,000 copies every year in the UK and having been adapted for the silver screen by Steven Spielberg and Peter JacksoTrade ReviewTintin shows young readers that the world in all its complexity is theirs to bestride. (The Wall Street Journal) I became enthralled with the way Hergé told his stories. Grand, epic, global adventures about a young reporter who goes all around the world looking for stories to tell. (Steven Spielberg, 'The Adventures of Spielberg: An Interview', The New York Times, 2011) Top 100 Children’s Book – Time Out (2022) Terrific world-straddling adventures. (Frank Cottrell-Boyce, Ten Essential Children’s Books, Books for Keeps, 2020) The Red Sea Sharks was named one of Young Bond author Charlie Higson’s favourite books in The Daily Express: “Tintin was a huge inspiration being a young person in an adult world.” (2015) Explorers of the Moon was named one of comedian Milton Jones’ favourite books in The Daily Express (2018) Explorers of the Moon was named one of screenwriter and best-selling crime novelist Peter May’s favourite books in The Daily Express: “A childhood favourite…it encouraged me to create my own cartoon series.” (2016) The Calculus Affair was named one of author and foreign correspondent Christian Jennings’ favourite books in The Week (2017)

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Book SynopsisOne of the most iconic characters in children's booksJoin the world's most famous travelling reporter in his exciting adventures as he faces ruthless gangsters in The Red Sea Sharks, scales mountain peaks in Tintin in Tibet, and solves a baffling case of theft in The Castafiore Emerald.The seventh of eight volumes containing Hergé's best loved adventure stories, with three thrilling mysteries:The Red Sea SharksThere''s a rebellion in Khemed and the Emir''s life is in danger! He has entrusted his mischievous son to Captain Haddock''s care, but when an old friend of Tintin''s is caught smuggling arms to the Khemed rebels, they must jump straight on a plane to find out what on earth is going on Tintin in TibetTintin''s friend Chang has been killed in a terrible plane crash and Tintin is distraught. But after a strange dream, Tintin becomes convinced Chang is alive. Together with Captain Haddock, he sets out on an impossible mission, an adventure deep into the mountains, through blizzards Trade ReviewTintin shows young readers that the world in all its complexity is theirs to bestride. (The Wall Street Journal) I became enthralled with the way Hergé told his stories. Grand, epic, global adventures about a young reporter who goes all around the world looking for stories to tell. (Steven Spielberg, 'The Adventures of Spielberg: An Interview', The New York Times, 2011) Top 100 Children’s Book – Time Out (2022) Terrific world-straddling adventures. (Frank Cottrell-Boyce, Ten Essential Children’s Books, Books for Keeps, 2020) The Red Sea Sharks was named one of Young Bond author Charlie Higson’s favourite books in The Daily Express: “Tintin was a huge inspiration being a young person in an adult world.” (2015) Explorers of the Moon was named one of comedian Milton Jones’ favourite books in The Daily Express (2018) Explorers of the Moon was named one of screenwriter and best-selling crime novelist Peter May’s favourite books in The Daily Express: “A childhood favourite…it encouraged me to create my own cartoon series.” (2016) The Calculus Affair was named one of author and foreign correspondent Christian Jennings’ favourite books in The Week (2017)

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Book SynopsisTintin and his friends head for the Caribbean in search of pirate Ragam Ruadh''s lost treasure, and the ship An Aon-Adharcaich. They find the sunken vessel, but the treasure has vanished. All that remains is a chest full of manuscripts - manuscripts which reveal surprising information!

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Book SynopsisOne of the most iconic characters in children's booksJoin the world's most famous travelling reporter in his exciting adventures as he travels From the Land of the Soviets to America, from outer space to the depths of the ocean, there are over 1,500 pages of delight in this classic Tintin box set. The ultimate gift for any Tintin fan.The complete set of The Adventures of Tintin in eight volumes, presented in a wonderful box set, ideal as a gift for any fan of the world's most famous travelling reporter.Stories included in the set:Tintin in the Land of the SovietsTintin in AmericaCigars of the PharaohThe Blue LotusThe Broken EarThe Black IslandKing Ottokar''s SceptreThe Crab with the Golden ClawsThe Shooting StarThe Secret of the UnicornRed Rackham''s TreasureThe Seven Crystal BallsPrisoners of the SunLand of Black GoldDestination MoonExplorers on the MoonThe Calculus AffairThe Red Sea SharksTintin in TibetThe Castafiore EmeraldFlight 714 to SydneyTintin and the PicarosTintin and Alph-ATrade ReviewTintin shows young readers that the world in all its complexity is theirs to bestride. The Wall Street Journal I'm an avid fan of Tintin. Growing up, these stories captured my imagination, inspired me to travel the globe and to have adventures of my own. (Frank Gardner, 'Tintin's Adventure with Frank Gardner', BBC Two, 2011) I became enthralled with the way Hergé told his stories. Grand, epic, global adventures about a young reporter who goes all around the world looking for stories to tell. (Steven Spielberg, 'The Adventures of Spielberg: An Interview', The New York Times, 2011) Top 100 Children’s Book – Time Out (2022) Terrific world-straddling adventures. (Frank Cottrell-Boyce, Ten Essential Children’s Books, Books for Keeps, 2020) The Red Sea Sharks was named one of Young Bond author Charlie Higson’s favourite books in The Daily Express: “Tintin was a huge inspiration being a young person in an adult world.” (2015) Explorers of the Moon was named one of comedian Milton Jones’ favourite books in The Daily Express (2018) Explorers of the Moon was named one of screenwriter and best-selling crime novelist Peter May’s favourite books in The Daily Express: “A childhood favourite…it encouraged me to create my own cartoon series.” (2016) The Calculus Affair was named one of author and foreign correspondent Christian Jennings’ favourite books in The Week (2017)

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Book SynopsisOne of the most iconic characters in children's booksJoin the world's most famous travelling reporter as he gets mixed up with an aeroplane hijacking in Flight 714 to Sydney and a South American revolution in Tintin and the Picaros. The unfinished Tintin and Alph-Art is a fascinating insight into Hergé's creative process.The final of eight volumes containing Hergé's best loved adventure stories, with three thrilling mysteries:Flight 714 to SydneyTintin, Captain Haddock and Professor Calculus are on their way to Sydney, Australia. Through a chance meeting they are invited to travel on board the private jet of billionaire Lazlo Carreidas. But then they fall victim to a plot to kidnap Carreidas and are captured by Tintin''s arch enemy Rastapopoulos.Tintin and the PicarosBianca Castafiore has been imprisoned by General Tapioca! Also accused of threatening Tapioca''s dictatorship, Tintin, Calculus and Haddock jet off to the jungle HQ of the revolutionaries, and hatch a plot surrounding the Trade ReviewTintin shows young readers that the world in all its complexity is theirs to bestride. (The Wall Street Journal) I became enthralled with the way Hergé told his stories. Grand, epic, global adventures about a young reporter who goes all around the world looking for stories to tell. (Steven Spielberg, 'The Adventures of Spielberg: An Interview', The New York Times, 2011) Top 100 Children’s Book – Time Out (2022) Terrific world-straddling adventures. (Frank Cottrell-Boyce, Ten Essential Children’s Books, Books for Keeps, 2020) The Red Sea Sharks was named one of Young Bond author Charlie Higson’s favourite books in The Daily Express: “Tintin was a huge inspiration being a young person in an adult world.” (2015) Explorers of the Moon was named one of comedian Milton Jones’ favourite books in The Daily Express (2018) Explorers of the Moon was named one of screenwriter and best-selling crime novelist Peter May’s favourite books in The Daily Express: “A childhood favourite…it encouraged me to create my own cartoon series.” (2016) The Calculus Affair was named one of author and foreign correspondent Christian Jennings’ favourite books in The Week (2017)

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Book SynopsisAn encounter with eccentric Egyptologist, Seonachan MacSeonachan, takes Tintin and his faithful dog, Dìleas, in search of the tomb of Pharaoh Cì-Osg. But the king''s resting place contains a dark secret ... a strange clue leads Tintin and Dìleas into the hands of drug smugglers, as they find themselves in conflict with a major international criminal.

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Book SynopsisTintin travels to the small kingdom of Sioldàibhia where he is witness to a conspiracy against the young king, Muskar XII. The plotters plan to steal the ancient Sceptre of King Ottokar, symbol of the new king''s right to rule. Should the plot succeed, the king will lose his crown can Tintin help him before it''s too late?

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Book SynopsisTintin travels to the small kingdom of Syldavia where he is witness to a conspiracy against the young king, Muskar XII. The plotters plan to steal the ancient Sceptre of King Ottokar, symbol of the new king''s right to rule. Should the plot succeed, the king will lose his crown can Tintin help him before it''s too late?

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Book SynopsisGaelic version of Yr Ynys Ddu. Tintin and Milik are out walking when they come across two aviators in dire straits ... and that''s when our heroes also find themselves up to their neck in it. As the bumbling detectives Parry-Williams and Williams-Parry follow their own noses, Tintin decides to follow Milik''s more dependable nose and heads off after international money forgers.

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Book SynopsisCornish version of Yr Ynys Ddu. Tintin and Milik are out walking when they come across two aviators in dire straits ... and that''s when our heroes also find themselves up to their neck in it. As the bumbling detectives Bray and Brae follow their own noses, Tintin decides to follow Milyn''s more dependable nose and heads off after a gang of international money forgers.

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Book SynopsisAn encounter with eccentric Egyptologist, Seán Ó Tuama, takes Tintin and his faithful dog, Báinín, in search of the tomb of Pharaoh Kí-Oskh. But the king''s resting place contains a dark secret ... a strange clue leads Tintin and Báinín into the hands of drug smugglers, as they find themselves in vicious conflict with a major international criminal.

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Book SynopsisAs Tintin pursues a gang of drug smugglers he''s locked up in the brig of Captain Haddock''s ship, where the captain is under the influence of the bottle and under the thumb of his dastardly crew. With the scorching Sahara desert at one hand and the depths of the Mediterranean on the other, Tintin and his friends are in some dangerously dire straits.

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Book SynopsisAs Tintin pursues a gang of drug smugglers he''s locked up in the brig of Kapten Hernenn''s ship, where the captain is under the influence of the bottle and under the thumb of his dastardly crew. With the scorching Sahara desert at one hand and the depths of the Mediterranean on the other, Tintin and his friends in some dangerously dire straits.

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Book SynopsisThe renowned opera diva, Bianca Castafiore, is visiting Caiptein Habairadag at his country house, where gossip is rife that the two are about to get married. Paparazzi hordes descend on the place, and as she performs to the cameras Castafiore''s jewellery goes missing. Accusations abound, until Tintin finds a clue in an aria which leads to the culprit.

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Book SynopsisTintin and his friends head for the Caribbean in search of pirate Rhaca Goch''s lost treasure, and the ship Yr Uncorn. Although they find the sunken vessel beneath the waves, the treasure has vanished. All that remains is a chest full of manuscripts - manuscripts which reveal surprising information!

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Book SynopsisThe Los Pícaros faction lead the people of San Theodoros in revolt against the country''s brutal regime. Caught in the middle is Tintin, singled out as an enemy spy. As the San Theodoros carnival gets underway, Tintin is sentenced to death - but will the fun of the fiesta offer him a glimmer of hope?

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Book SynopsisTintin heads for Chicago to report on the activities of the city''s gangsters. Their main man flees to the Wild West, with Tintin hot on the mobster''s heels. But away on the open plains, far from the cheering crowds of the Windy City, Tintin''s life lies in the hands of the prairie Indians.

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Book SynopsisProfessor Prionsias Piocardach''s newest device is causing international strife with Tintin and Haileabó coming to the rescue.

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Book SynopsisThe black gold of Khemed''s oilfields has brought this Middle Eastern kingdom not only untold riches, but also violent in-fighting for supremacy which threatens regional peace. As Tintin steps into this dangerous scenario he meets an old foe intent on taking advantage of the situation... with explosive consequences.

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Book SynopsisJoin Tintin, one of the most iconic characters in children's literature, in eight of his greatest adventures.Celebrating 95 years of Hergé's classic comic book creation Tintin, one of the most recognisable characters in children's books.Beautiful, boxed gift set with the following eight titles:Cigars of the Pharaoh, The Blue Lotus, The Secret of the Unicorn, Red Rackham's Treasure, The Seven Crystal Balls, Prisoners of the Sun, Destination Moon, Explorers on the Moon.Join the most iconic character in comics as he embarks on eight extraordinary adventures spanning historical and political events, and thrilling mysteries. Still selling over 100,000 copies every year in the UK and having been adapted for the silver screen by Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson in 2011.The Adventures of Tintin continue to charm more than 90 years after they first found their way into publication. Since then more than 230 million copies have been sold, proving that comic books have the same power to entertai

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Book SynopsisTintin and his friends head for the Caribbean in search of pirate Raga Rua''s lost treasure, and the ship An tAonbheannach. They find the sunken vessel beneath the waves, but the treasure has vanished. All that remains is a chest full of manuscripts - manuscripts which reveal surprising information!

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Book SynopsisTintin finds a model of an old warship, the Unicorn, once commanded by one of Captain Haddie''s ancestors. Hidden within the ship is a clue to the location of the lost treasure of the infamous pirate, Rachlan the Reid and it''s a clue a gang of unscrupoulous criminals is prepared to kill for.

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Book SynopsisOne of the most iconic characters in children's literatureHergé's classic comic book creation Tintin is one of the most recognisable characters in children's books. These highly collectible editions of the original 24 adventures will delight Tintin fans old and new. Perfect for lovers of graphic novels, mysteries and historical adventures.The world's most famous travelling reporter learns the secret of the Unicorn.When Tintin stumbles across a model ship at the Old Street Market, he buys it as a gift for his friend Captain Haddock. But this isn't just any old model ship it's the Unicorn. Built by one of Haddock's ancestors it holds a clue to finding the treasure of a notorious pirate.Join the most iconic character in comics as he embarks on an extraordinary adventure spanning historical and political events, and thrilling mysteries. Still selling over 100,000 copies every year in the UK and having been adapted for the silver screen by Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson in 2011.The AdvTrade ReviewTintin shows young readers that the world in all its complexity is theirs to bestride. (The Wall Street Journal) I became enthralled with the way Hergé told his stories. Grand, epic, global adventures about a young reporter who goes all around the world looking for stories to tell. (Steven Spielberg, 'The Adventures of Spielberg: An Interview', The New York Times, 2011) Top 100 Children’s Book – Time Out (2022) Terrific world-straddling adventures. (Frank Cottrell-Boyce, Ten Essential Children’s Books, Books for Keeps, 2020) The Red Sea Sharks was named one of Young Bond author Charlie Higson’s favourite books in The Daily Express: “Tintin was a huge inspiration being a young person in an adult world.” (2015) Explorers of the Moon was named one of comedian Milton Jones’ favourite books in The Daily Express (2018) Explorers of the Moon was named one of screenwriter and best-selling crime novelist Peter May’s favourite books in The Daily Express: “A childhood favourite…it encouraged me to create my own cartoon series.” (2016) The Calculus Affair was named one of author and foreign correspondent Christian Jennings’ favourite books in The Week (2017)

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