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The Shooting Star

By Hergé
Series: The Adventures of Tintin
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The Shooting Star by Hergé is an exciting adventure featuring Tintin, a daring young reporter, who embarks on a quest to reach a mysterious meteorite that crashes into the Arctic Ocean. Aboard the scientific vessel, Tintin and his trusty dog Snowy face various challenges while competing with a rival expedition to uncover the secrets of the fallen star. This thrilling tale combines science fiction with intrigue, making it a captivating read for children.
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If you love thrilling adventures filled with mystery and excitement, this captivating tale will delight you. Follow the brave and resourceful young hero as he embarks on an exhilarating journey, encountering unexpected challenges and remarkable discoveries. With its vibrant illustrations and engaging plot, it's a perfect read for those who enjoy imaginative storytelling and unforgettable escapades.

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The Shooting Star

On board a polar vessel with Captain Haddock at the helm, Tintin and a team of European scientists sail to the Arctic Ocean where an aerolite made of an unknown metal crashed. But soon they find out that another ship is sailing toward the strange meteorite and their expedition turns then into a true race.

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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 voyages to the Arctic Ocean in search of the meteorite that has crash-landed in the north. A huge fireball comes hurtling towards Earth from space!

Tintin sets sail with Captain Haddock to find the meteorite in the stormy Arctic Ocean, but a valuable metal is contained in the meteorite and Tintin’s attempts to reach it are met with relentless sabotage!

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

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The Shooting Star by Hergé captures readers with its thrilling and expansive adventures that highlight the excitement of global exploration. Critics and fans alike praise Hergé for crafting stories that transcend age, engaging both children and adults with their storytelling prowess and immersive illustrations. Notably, the book is considered a timeless classic, celebrated for its grand, world-spanning narrative that encourages young readers to embrace adventure and curiosity.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405206211

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

Collections

Children's Books Children's Picture 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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