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Land of Black Gold

By Hergé
Series: The Adventures of Tintin
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In Land of Black Gold by Hergé, the adventurous reporter Tintin embarks on a journey to the Middle East to tackle a crisis involving explosive petrol. As he delves into the mystery, Tintin encounters various challenges and meets interesting allies and adversaries, all while unraveling a conspiracy that endangers global stability. This story combines thrilling action with a touch of political intrigue.
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Format: Hardback
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You might enjoy this book if you're a fan of adventurous tales featuring intrepid heroes. It appeals to those who appreciate a mix of mystery and cartoon-style storytelling, filled with vibrant illustrations and thrilling plots. Young readers who love exciting escapades with intriguing characters will find it particularly captivating.

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Land of Black Gold

All around the world car engines explode: the gas must have been tempered with! We are on the brink of an oil crisis. In the Middle East, Sheik Bab El Ehr tries to overthrow Sheik Ben Kalish Ezab. This is enough for Tintin to drop everything and set off to the Land of Black Gold (1950)

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Doctored petrol is blowing up vehicles all around the country. Determined to find the culprits, Tintin heads for the Middle East, but he is in for a nasty shock when he encounters a familiar face in the desert.

In Land of Black Gold, the adventure takes a thrilling turn as Tintin navigates the volatile and treacherous landscape.

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Land of Black Gold by Hergé captivates young readers with its exploration of global adventures, encouraging them to embrace the world's complexities. Noted for its grand and epic storytelling, the series portrays a young reporter navigating thrilling adventures. The book consistently ranks among the top children's books and is praised for its fascinating and sweeping narratives.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405208147

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 25 May 2010

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Farshore

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 224.0mm

Height: 301.0mm

Weight: 450g

Pages: 64

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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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