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The Calculus Affair

A thrilling mystery involving danger and intrigue

Hergé author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers

Published:26th Sep '12

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Tintin faces a daunting mystery in The Calculus Affair, where shattered glass and a cryptic clue threaten Professor Calculus's safety.

In The Calculus Affair, Tintin finds himself in a puzzling situation as windows, mirrors, and chandeliers begin to shatter spontaneously. Amidst this chaos, a shooting incident and a break-in lead him to suspect that Professor Calculus is in grave danger. With only one clue to guide him—a peculiar packet of cigarettes—Tintin must unravel the mystery before a dangerous weapon falls into the wrong hands. The stakes are high, and time is running out.

Hergé’s iconic comic book character, Tintin, continues to captivate readers with his adventurous spirit and keen detective skills. As he navigates through a series of strange occurrences, Tintin embarks on an extraordinary journey that intertwines historical and political themes with thrilling mysteries. The narrative not only showcases Tintin's determination but also highlights the enduring appeal of his adventures, which have charmed audiences for over 90 years.

With more than 230 million copies sold, The Calculus Affair is part of a beloved series that remains popular among both children and adults. Hergé, born Georges Remi, dedicated over five decades to creating this remarkable collection of stories. His ability to blend humor, adventure, and intrigue has solidified Tintin’s status as one of the most recognizable characters in children's literature, making this graphic novel a must-read for fans of mystery and adventure alike.

Tintin shows young readers that the world in all its complexity is theirs to bestride. (The Wall Street Journal)

I became enthralled with the way Hergé told his stories. Grand, epic, global adventures about a young reporter who goes all around the world looking for stories to tell. (Steven Spielberg, 'The Adventures of Spielberg: An Interview', The New York Times, 2011)

Top 100 Children’s Book – Time Out (2022)

Terrific world-straddling adventures. (Frank Cottrell-Boyce, Ten Essential Children’s Books, Books for Keeps, 2020)

The Red Sea Sharks was named one of Young Bond author Charlie Higson’s favourite books in The Daily Express: “Tintin was a huge inspiration being a young person in an adult world.” (2015)

Explorers of the Moon was named one of comedian Milton Jones’ favourite books in The Daily Express (2018)

Explorers of the Moon was named one of screenwriter and best-selling crime novelist Peter May’s favourite books in The Daily Express: “A childhood favourite…it encouraged me to create my own cartoon series.” (2016)

The Calculus Affair was named one of author and foreign correspondent Christian Jennings’ favourite books in The Week (2017)

ISBN: 9781405206297

Dimensions: 295mm x 218mm x 5mm

Weight: 280g

64 pages