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The Broken Ear

By Hergé
Series: The Adventures of Tintin
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In The Broken Ear by Hergé, Tintin embarks on an adventurous quest to recover a stolen tribal fetish with a broken ear. His journey takes him through a series of thrilling and sometimes dangerous encounters, involving political intrigue, shady characters, and daring exploits. As Tintin doggedly pursues the relic, he unveils a web of mystery and deception.
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This captivating adventure whisks you away with Tintin as he embarks on a thrilling quest involving a stolen idol and mysterious tribes in South America. You might enjoy it if you have a penchant for intrigue, enjoy humorous escapades, and love classic comic storytelling full of twists and unforgettable characters.

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The Broken Ear

The Arumbaya fetish has been stolen! But with the help of a talking parrot, Tintin is soon on the hunt for the famous artefact, which can be distinguished by its broken ear. He must solve a murder and discover the true value of the fetish, and quick - because he is not the only one on the trail.

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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 must call on a feathered friend to track down a famous artifact… and solve a murder in the process.

The Arumbaya fetish has been stolen! But with the help of a talking parrot, Tintin is soon on the hunt for the famous artefact, which can be distinguished by its broken ear. He must solve a murder and discover the true value of the fetish, and quick – because he is not the only one on the trail!

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 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 Ottakar’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

Series: The Adventures of Tintin

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The Broken Ear by Hergé is celebrated for introducing young readers to a rich and complex world. It weaves grand and epic global adventures with a young reporter at its centre, earning inclusion among top children's books. The story is praised for its thrilling and world-straddling escapades.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405206174

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 September 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Farshore

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 218.0mm

Height: 295.0mm

Weight: 290g

Pages: 64

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Children's Books Featured Graphic Novels Hergé In Stock Kid's Books Junior Sleuths 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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