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The Secret of the Unicorn

By Hergé
Series: The Adventures of Tintin
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The Secret of the Unicorn by Hergé is an exciting children's adventure that follows the intrepid young reporter Tintin and his loyal dog Snowy as they embark on a quest to uncover a hidden treasure. After discovering a model ship with clues tied to an old pirate's treasure, Tintin teams up with Captain Haddock to solve the mystery. Together, they face thrilling challenges and unexpected twists in pursuit of the legendary secret.
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You might enjoy this book if you love whimsical adventures full of mystery and excitement, featuring the clever young reporter Tintin and his quirky friends. It's perfect for those who appreciate captivating illustrations and a fast-paced storyline as they follow Tintin's quest for a hidden treasure linked to a mysterious ship.

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The Secret of the Unicorn

When Tintin stumbles across a model ship at the Old Street Market, he buys it as a gift for his friend Captain Haddock. But this isn't just any old model ship ...it's the Unicorn. Built by one of Haddock's ancestors it holds a clue to finding the treasure of a notorious pirate.

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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 learns the secret of the Unicorn.

When Tintin stumbles across a model ship at the Old Street Market, he buys it as a gift for his friend Captain Haddock. But this isn’t just any old model ship—it’s the Unicorn. Built by one of Haddock’s ancestors, it holds a clue to finding the treasure of a notorious pirate.

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 Secret of the Unicorn is praised for its ability to engage young readers with its exciting, global adventures, as highlighted by Steven Spielberg. Hergé's storytelling captivates through its grand and complex narratives, with Tintin's adventures encouraging exploration and imagination in children. Recognised as a top choice for children's literature, the book's world-straddling escapades are celebrated for their thrilling nature.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405208109

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 25 June 2007

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Farshore

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 224.0mm

Height: 301.0mm

Weight: 470g

Pages: 64

Collections

Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational 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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