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King Ottokar's Sceptre

By Hergé
Series: The Adventures of Tintin
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King Ottokar's Sceptre follows Tintin, a young reporter, as he unravels a plot to overthrow King Muskar XII of the fictional country of Syldavia. As he races against time to prevent the theft of the royal sceptre, Tintin finds himself entangled in a web of political intrigue. The story is filled with adventure, humour, and suspense, showcasing Tintin's cleverness and bravery.
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Format: Hardback
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If you enjoy thrilling adventures with a young hero, this book may captivate you. It offers a mix of mystery, political intrigue, and humour through its engaging illustrations and storyline. Ideal for young readers who appreciate action-packed tales with memorable characters.

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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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King Ottokar's Sceptre follows the adventures of Tintin as he travels to Syldavia, where he uncovers a sinister plot to dethrone King Muskar XII.

As Tintin delves deeper into the intrigue, he must act quickly to help the head of state before it is too late.

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King Ottokar's Sceptre is celebrated for showing young readers the complexity of the world and offering grand, epic adventures through the eyes of a young reporter. It has been praised for its global adventures, capturing the imagination of storytellers like Steven Spielberg. Recognised as a notable children's book, it continues to influence and inspire both children and adults.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405208079

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 15 February 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Farshore

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 224.0mm

Height: 301.0mm

Weight: 440g

Pages: 64

Collections

Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Graphic Novels Hergé Series: The Adventures of Tintin

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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