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The Black Island

A thrilling mystery adventure featuring a beloved character

Hergé author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers

Published:25th May '10

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In The Black Island, Tintin embarks on an adventure to clear his name after being wrongfully accused of theft, facing a gang of forgers.

In The Black Island, the world’s most famous traveling reporter, Tintin, finds himself embroiled in a thrilling mystery. Wrongly accused of theft, he sets out with his loyal dog, Snowy, on an adventure that leads him to a gang of forgers. As he delves deeper into the case, Tintin uncovers a web of intrigue and danger, testing his wits and courage. Will he manage to clear his name and bring the true culprits to justice?

Hergé’s creation has captured the hearts of readers for generations, and The Black Island is no exception. This edition is part of the highly collectible series that showcases Tintin's adventures, blending humor, history, and excitement. Known for his keen investigative skills, Tintin's journey is not just about solving a crime; it’s also a reflection of the political and historical contexts of the time, making it a rich reading experience for both children and adults.

The enduring popularity of Tintin is evident, with over 230 million copies sold worldwide. The Black Island continues to charm readers, proving that comic books can entertain and educate across generations. With adaptations in film and ongoing interest in his adventures, Tintin remains an iconic figure in literature, inviting new fans to join him on his escapades.

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: 9781405208062

Dimensions: 301mm x 224mm x 9mm

Weight: 460g

64 pages