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King Ottokar's Sceptre

By Hergé
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King Ottokar's Sceptre follows the intrepid young reporter Tintin as he uncovers a plot to steal the royal sceptre of King Ottokar of Syldavia. This adventure takes Tintin through the political intrigue and treacherous plans of those aiming to destabilise the kingdom. With plenty of excitement and mystery, it showcases Tintin's resourcefulness and determination in saving the nation from a potential coup.
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You might enjoy this book if you're a fan of thrilling adventures and detective stories, as Tintin travels to a foreign land to uncover a plot against a monarch. Its lively characters and engaging narrative make it a delightful read for children and those who appreciate classic comics.

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King Ottokar's Sceptre

Created in 1939, this book is most impressive and has its sights on Germany. Tintin finds a brief-case on a park bench and this leads him to Prague, then to Syldavia. He will save the Kingdom from being overthrown by a fascist "coup d'?tat"..

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One of the most iconic characters in children’s literature

Hergé’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 faces the task of helping to protect a monarchy. Tintin travels to Syldavia and uncovers a plot to dethrone King Muskar XII. But can he help the head of state before it’s too late?

Join the most iconic character in comics as he embarks on an extraordinary adventure spanning historical and political events, and thrilling mysteries. King Ottokar's Sceptre continues to sell over 100,000 copies every year in the UK and was 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 entertain children and adults in the 21st century as they did in the early 20th.

Hergé (Georges Remi) was born in Brussels in 1907. Over the course of 54 years, he completed over 20 titles in The Adventures of Tintin series, which is now considered to be one of the greatest, if not the greatest, comics series of all time.

Have you collected all the graphic novel adventures?

Tintin in the Land of the Soviets
Tintin in America
Tintin: Cigars of the Pharaoh
Tintin: The Blue Lotus
Tintin: The Broken Ear
Tintin: The Black Island
Tintin: King Ottokar’s Sceptre
Tintin: The Crab with the Golden Claws
Tintin: The Shooting Star
Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn
Tintin: Red Rackham’s Treasure
Tintin: The Seven Crystal Balls
Tintin: Prisoners of the Sun
Tintin: Land of Black Gold
Tintin: Destination Moon
Tintin: Explorers of the Moon
Tintin: The Calculus Affair
Tintin: The Red Sea Sharks
Tintin in Tibet
Tintin: The Castafiore Emerald
Tintin: Flight 714 to Sydney
The Adventures of Tintin and the Picaros
Tintin and Alph-Art

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King Ottokar's Sceptre is praised for its depiction of thrilling and complex adventures, inspiring young readers to explore the world. The storytelling captivates audiences with its epic, global adventures, and the book is celebrated as a top children's classic that introduces young readers to an array of diverse experiences and encourages curiosity.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405206198

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 September 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Farshore

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 218.0mm

Height: 295.0mm

Weight: 280g

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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