The Red Sea Sharks

A thrilling adventure of mystery and friendship

Hergé author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers

Published:26th Sep '12

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In The Red Sea Sharks, Tintin and Captain Haddock embark on a thrilling adventure to uncover a smuggling plot amidst a rebellion in Khemed.

In The Red Sea Sharks, a rebellion brews in Khemed, placing the Emir's life in jeopardy. To ensure his safety, he has entrusted his mischievous son to Captain Haddock. However, the situation escalates when an old friend of Tintin is discovered smuggling arms to the Khemed rebels. This prompts Tintin and Haddock to board a plane and dive into the heart of the conflict, where they must unravel the mystery behind the arms smuggling and its implications for the Emir.

As the world's most famous reporter, Tintin finds himself navigating a complex web of historical and political intrigue. The stakes are high, and the adventure takes readers on a thrilling journey filled with unexpected twists. The narrative showcases not only the excitement of the chase but also the enduring themes of friendship and loyalty, as Tintin and Haddock work together to confront the challenges that arise in Khemed.

The Red Sea Sharks is part of Hergé's beloved series, which continues to resonate with audiences of all ages. With over 230 million copies sold, Tintin's adventures have proven to be timeless, captivating readers for nearly a century. This particular installment offers a delightful blend of mystery and humor, making it a must-read for both longtime fans and newcomers 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: 9781405206303

Dimensions: 295mm x 218mm x 4mm

Weight: 280g

64 pages