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King Ottokar's Sceptre
Series: The Adventures of Tintin
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King Ottokar's Sceptre follows the adventures of Tintin as he travels to Syldavia, where he uncovers a sinister plot to dethrone King Muskar XII.
As Tintin delves deeper into the intrigue, he must act quickly to help the head of state before it is too late.
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King Ottokar's Sceptre is celebrated for showing young readers the complexity of the world and offering grand, epic adventures through the eyes of a young reporter. It has been praised for its global adventures, capturing the imagination of storytellers like Steven Spielberg. Recognised as a notable children's book, it continues to influence and inspire both children and adults.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781405208079
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 15 February 2012
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Farshore
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 9.0mm
Width: 224.0mm
Height: 301.0mm
Weight: 440g
Pages: 64
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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