The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn by Hergé - Fiction - Paperback

Details:. Condition: BRAND NEW. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9781405206228. Publisher: Farshore. Age Range: 8+. Overview:. The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn is a classic graphic novel mystery from Hergé, one of the most celebrated names in European comics. In this paperback edition, intrepid reporter Tintin stumbles upon a model ship at a market stall, unaware it holds the key to a centuries-old pirate treasure. Packed with humour, suspense, and beautifully clean artwork, this is a perfect introduction to Tintin for new readers and a treasured addition for longtime collectors.. About the Book:. When Tintin buys a model of the sailing ship Unicorn as a gift for his friend Captain Haddock, he stumbles onto a mystery centuries in the making. The model conceals a hidden scroll, one of three, each holding a fragment of a clue left by Haddock's ancestor, Sir Francis Haddock. As rival collectors try to steal the model, Tintin and Haddock race to piece together the clues before their enemies do, uncovering a tale of piracy, betrayal, and buried treasure. Hergé's storytelling blends brisk pacing, witty dialogue, and researched period detail with the warmth of the friendship between Tintin and the blustering, big-hearted Captain Haddock, properly introduced in this story. The crisp, expressive ligne claire artwork rewards readers who linger over each panel. This edition also sets up the direct sequel, Red Rackham's Treasure, giving young readers a taste of a continuing st...