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Flight 714 to Sydney

By Hergé
Series: The Adventures of Tintin
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Flight 714 to Sydney is a thrilling Tintin adventure where Tintin, Captain Haddock, and Professor Calculus find themselves in a high-stakes situation involving a plane hijacking. En route to an international aviation conference, they get caught up in a mysterious plot on a remote island. With unexpected twists and intriguing discoveries, the story leads them into a world of danger and suspense.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fond of thrilling adventures packed with mystery, daring escapes, and a dash of humour. It follows the beloved characters on an unexpected journey involving an airplane hijacking and a journey to a mysterious island. Perfect for young readers who adore suspense and fascinating twists, it captures Hergé's iconic line work and storytelling.

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Flight 714 to Sydney

Tintin, Captain Haddock and Professor Calculus are on their way to Sydney, Australia. Through a chance meeting they are invited to travel on board the private jet of billionaire Lazlo Carreidas. But then they fall victim to a plot to kidnap Carreidas and are captured by Tintin's arch enemy Rastapopoulos.

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One of the most iconic characters in children’s books

Hergé’s classic comic book creation, Tintin, is one of the most recognisable characters in children’s literature. 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.

Tintin, Captain Haddock, and Professor Calculus are on their way to Sydney, Australia. Through a chance meeting, they are invited to travel on board the private jet of billionaire Lazlo Carreidas. However, they fall victim to a plot to kidnap Carreidas and are captured by Tintin's arch enemy, Rastapopoulos.

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, Tintin has 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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Flight 714 to Sydney by Hergé captivates readers with thrilling, globe-trotting adventures that are both grand and immersive. The story presents an intricate world where young readers are encouraged to embrace and explore its complexities. It is celebrated as one of the top children's books, inspiring readers and creators alike with its storytelling and epic journey.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405206334

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 July 2011

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 Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Featured Graphic Novels Hergé In Stock Kid's Books Series: The Adventures of Tintin Young Adult

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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