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The Black Island

By Hergé
Series: The Adventures of Tintin
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In The Black Island by Hergé, the young detective Tintin embarks on an adventure across Europe after a mysterious incident involving a plane crash. His journey leads him to uncover a thrilling mystery involving counterfeit money and a journey to an enigmatic island. The story is filled with intrigue, action, and Tintin's signature blend of wit and bravery.
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You might enjoy this adventure as it follows a daring young reporter on an exciting quest full of mystery and intrigue. The book is perfect for those who love thrilling detective stories with intriguing characters and unexpected twists, making it an engaging read for both children and adults who appreciate classic illustrated tales.

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The Black Island

The world's most famous travelling reporter solves the mystery of the Black Island. Wrongly accused of a theft, Tintin is led to set out with Snowy on an adventure to investigate a gang of forgers. Can he save the day?

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On his return from South America, Tintin embarks on an exciting British adventure, full of unexpected surprises. Tintin clashes with the villainous Dr. Müller for the first, but not the last time.

Müller is the mastermind behind a vast European counterfeiting operation. After numerous incidents, Tintin succeeds in breaking up this criminal network.

The Black Island is a thrilling tale that showcases Tintin's resourcefulness and courage as he unravels the mysteries he encounters.

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The Black Island by Hergé is praised for capturing the imaginations of young readers through its grand, epic adventures. The Wall Street Journal highlights its ability to showcase a complex world open for exploration, while Steven Spielberg appreciates its global storytelling. Time Out ranks it among the top 100 children's books, and Frank Cottrell-Boyce describes it as terrifically world-straddling.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405208062

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 25 May 2010

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Farshore

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 224.0mm

Height: 301.0mm

Weight: 460g

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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