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Destination Moon

By Hergé
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Destination Moon by Hergé follows the adventurous journey of Tintin, Captain Haddock, and Professor Calculus as they prepare for an unprecedented mission to the moon. They travel to a top-secret facility in Syldavia, where they work on the intricacies of rocket science. Packed with anticipation and scientific detail, this tale explores the challenges of space travel, with moments of humour and suspense along the way.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by space adventures and enjoy tales of exploration. It offers a captivating introduction to space travel, filled with detailed illustrations and a blend of humour and suspense. Children and adults alike will appreciate the clever storytelling and the vivid imagination of the characters' journey to the moon.

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Destination Moon

Destination Moon (1953) gives a detailed account on the preparation and the launching of the expedition to the Moon for which Professor Calculus has chosen Syladavian soil

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Destination Moon by Hergé takes Tintin and Captain Haddock on an astounding journey that begins with a discovery at the Sprodj Atomic Research Centre in Syldavia. They are astounded to learn that Professor Calculus is orchestrating a top-secret project.

Before Tintin knows it, the adventure leads them to an unexpected and thrilling destination: Space.

Series: The Adventures of Tintin

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Destination Moon is praised for opening young readers' eyes to the complexity of the world, inviting them to experience grand, epic adventures. It is highlighted as a work that captivates its audience by chronicling a young reporter's global quests, even earning a spot on Time Out's list of top children's books.

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ISBN: 9781405208154

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 14 July 2009

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Farshore

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 224.0mm

Height: 301.0mm

Weight: 420g

Pages: 64

About the Author

Herge (Georges Remi) was born in Brussels in 1907. His pseudonym comes from his initials backwards (R.G., as pronounced in French). Over the course of 54 years he completed 23 albums of The Adventures of Tintin series, which is now considered to be one of the greatest, if not the greatest, comics series of all time.

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