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Available
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Publication
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (1994), Edition: Illustrated, 192 pages
Description
Whether he's trolling the high seas for treasure or blasting off for the moon, young reporter-sleuth Tintin and his faithful dog, Snowy, have delighted readers everywhere for generations with their timeless adventures. Join Tintin and Snowy as they tackle the toughest mysteries around the world.
User reviews
LibraryThing member dr_zirk
While Tintin in America is thoroughly wretched, and The Blue Lotus is merely passable (if one can ignore some of the mildly offensive ethnic stereotypes), this collection is saved by the Cigars of the Pharaoh, which is a true Tintin classic.
Among other things, Cigars of the Pharaoh introduces the
Among other things, Cigars of the Pharaoh introduces the
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Thompson Twins (in all their bumbling glory), and brings arch-villain Rastapopoulos into the mix as well. But the real beauty of this adventure is the ephemeral plot around those drug-filled cigars and the mysterious cult that smuggles them. And then there's Rajaijah juice, "the poison of madness", which turns out to be the key to a lot of kooky, creepy, paranoid fun in the grand style one expects from the best of the Tintin adventures. The inclusion of Indian fakirs and the incomparable Sophocles Sarcophagus make this adventure a real character-driven epic, something that Herge was much more capable of than your typical comic artist. All around, one of the more rewarding reads in the Tintin canon. Show Less
LibraryThing member savannahmcallister
This graphic novel is about a reporter who travels all over. People come after him to get rid of him but he always out smartes them and gets away. This would be a good book for a child who struggles to read because it is easy to read,. but looks growen up. It is also good because kids will be able
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to see what other cultures look like. Show Less
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2011
Physical description
192 p.; 8.38 inches
ISBN
0416148522 / 9780416148527