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Tintin and the Picaros

By Hergé
Series: The Adventures of Tintin
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Tintin and the Picaros is a thrilling adventure where Tintin travels to South America after Captain Haddock and Professor Calculus are captured. The story unfolds as he encounters a revolution and plans a daring rescue mission, all set against the backdrop of vibrant jungles and political intrigue. With his resourceful friends, Tintin must navigate dangers and unravel the challenges in his path.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy thrilling adventure stories filled with humour and exotic locations. The tale explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and courage, as the characters navigate political intrigue and attempt to clear their friends' names. Perfect for those who love action-packed narratives and vibrant illustrations.

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Tintin and the Picaros

Bianca Castafiore has been imprisoned by General Tapioca! Also accused of threatening Tapioca's dictatorship, Tintin, Calculus and Haddock jet off to the jungle HQ of the revolutionaries, and hatch a plot surrounding the upcoming carnival and Haddock's sudden and mysterious disgust for whiskey...

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A dark tale of vengeance and hostages on a background of guerrilla conflict, Tintin and the Picaros sees the return of Tintin in San Theodoros, the country of The Broken Ear.

Hergé takes a sweet and sour stance with the intention to show that nothing in this world is anything but a big masquerade.

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Tintin and the Picaros is praised for offering young readers a chance to explore a world rich in complexity and adventure, presenting grand, epic tales that captivate imaginations. Celebrated figures like Steven Spielberg have admired Hergé's storytelling, recognising the global adventures of young reporter Tintin. The book is frequently listed among essential children's literature for its ability to inspire and engage.

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ISBN: 9781405206358

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 September 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Farshore

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 218.0mm

Height: 295.0mm

Weight: 280g

Pages: 64

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Children's Books 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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