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Tintin and the Lake of Sharks

By Hergé
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Tintin and the Lake of Sharks follows the intrepid young reporter Tintin and his friends as they embark on an adventure involving a mysterious lake with hidden secrets. Set against a backdrop of intrigue and danger, they face challenges and uncover a plot involving stolen artworks. This exciting tale combines mystery and light-hearted moments, capturing the spirit of exploration and friendship that fans of Tintin will enjoy.
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You might enjoy this book if you love thrilling adventures with a blend of mystery and humour. It's an exciting tale featuring clever detective work and the beloved characters promised to delight both children and adults. If you're a fan of imaginative, fast-paced storytelling, this book could be a perfect fit for you!

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Tintin and the Lake of Sharks

The world's most famous travelling reporter searches for the truth behind the theft of some priceless works of art. But what does the King Shark have to do with it all? Tintin and his friends are holidaying in Syldavia with Professor Calculus, who has invented a new duplicating machine. But a series of strange occurrences makes Tintin suspicious.

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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 23 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 searches for the truth behind the theft of some priceless works of art.

Tintin and the Lake of Sharks finds Tintin and his friends holidaying in Syldavia with Professor Calculus, who has invented an amazing new duplicating machine. But a series of strange occurrences makes Tintin suspicious. Who is the mysterious “King Shark” and what does he want with Calculus’ machine? Is there a connection with the recent theft of famous works of art from the world’s leading museums? Tintin is determined to find out!

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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Tintin and the Lake of Sharks is celebrated for its ability to captivate young readers with complex and adventurous tales. The storytelling, hailed by figures like Steven Spielberg, is recognised for its epic, global nature where a young reporter embarks on worldwide adventures. Its universal appeal and Tintin's youthful courage in an adult world make it a beloved addition to children's literature, as noted in accolades and by influential public figures.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405208222

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 15 February 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Farshore

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 224.0mm

Height: 301.0mm

Weight: 400g

Pages: 48

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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