Book details
Cigars of the Pharaoh (Tintin Young Readers)
Description
One of the most iconic characters in children's booksThe world's most famous travelling reporter must unearth the truth behind the strange cigars bearing a pharaoh's symbol.On the hunt for an Egyptologist and a mysterious ancient pharaoh, Tintin scours Egypt and India. He makes friends with elephants, narrowly avoids falling victim to the poison of madness and saves a maharajah from a killer tiger.Join the most iconic character in comics as he embarks on an extraordinary adventure spanning historical and political events, and thrilling mysteries. Still selling over 100,000 copies every year in the UK and having been adapted for the silver screen by Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson in 2011.The Adventures of Tintin continue to charm more than 80 years after they first found their way into publication. Since then an estimated 230 million copies have been sold, proving that comic books have the same power to entertain children and adults in the 21st century as they did in the early 20th.Hergé (Georges Remi) was born in Brussels in 1907. Over the course of 54 years he completed over 20 titles in The Adventures of Tintin series, which is now considered to be one of the greatest, if not the greatest, comics series of all time. Have you collected all the graphic novel adventures?Tintin in the Land of the SovietsTintin in AmericaTintin: Cigars of the PharaohTintin: The Blue LotusTintin: The Broken EarTintin: The Black IslandTintin: King Ottakar's SceptreTintin: The Crab with the Golden ClawsTintin: The Shooting StarTintin: The Secret of the UnicornTintin: Red Rackham's TreasureTintin: The Seven Crystal BallsTintin: Prisoners of the SunTintin: Land of Black GoldTintin: Destination MoonTintin: Explorers of the MoonTintin: The Calculus AffairTintin: The Red Sea SharksTintin in TibetTintin: The Castafiore EmeraldTintin: Flight 714 to SydneyThe Adventures of Tintin and the PicarosTintin and Alph-Art
Age
7-12
Text complexity
developing
Length
80 pages
Book in series
#4
Why to read
- Introduction to Classic Adventure: 'Cigars of the Pharaoh' is one of the earliest adventures in the Tintin series, offering readers a chance to experience the classic storytelling and timeless charm that has captivated audiences for generations.
- Cultural and Historical Exploration: Through Tintin's journey, readers are exposed to different cultures and historical references, providing an educational aspect that enriches the reading experience and broadens one's understanding of the world during the early 20th century.
- Engaging Mystery: The book presents a thrilling mystery involving ancient Egyptian artifacts, secret societies, and criminal conspiracies, keeping readers engaged as they follow Tintin's quest to unravel the truth.
- Artistic Merit: Hergé's distinctive ligne claire ('clear line') style of illustration is both visually appealing and influential, making 'Cigars of the Pharaoh' a great example of comic art that has inspired countless artists and storytellers.