The Shooting Star
Tintin remains one of the most recognisable figures in children's illustrated fiction, and this instalment sends him hurtling towards one of his most gripping escapades yet. A blazing fireball tears through the sky and crashes into the Arctic Ocean, and before long, Tintin and the irrepressible Captain Haddock are setting sail into treacherous northern waters to track it down. It turns out the meteorite contains a rare and precious metal. Naturally, others want it too, and Tintin's expedition is met with persistent, calculated interference every step of the way. The tension builds nicely. These collectible editions of all 24 original adventures are a genuine pleasure to own, whether you're revisiting them after years away or picking one up for the very first time. Suited to readers aged 8 and upwards, they sit comfortably alongside the best graphic novels, mysteries, and historical yarns going. Hergé (born Georges Remi in Brussels in 1907) spent 54 years bringing more than 20 Tintin titles to life, and the series has earned its place as one of the most celebrated comic runs ever published. If you haven't yet collected the full set of 24 adventures, from Tintin in the Land of the Soviets all the way through to Tintin and Alph-Art, this is a fine place to continue or start.
- Author: Herge
- Publisher: Egmont
- Genre: Design & Fashion
- ISBN: 978-1405206211
- Pages: 64 pages