Book details
The Broken Ear (Tintin Young Readers)
Description
One of the most iconic characters in children's booksThe world's most famous travelling reporter must call on a feathered friend to track down a famous artifact … and solve a murder in the process.The Arumbaya fetish has been stolen! But with the help of a talking parrot, Tintin is soon on the hunt for the famous artefact, which can be distinguished by its broken ear. He must solve a murder and discover the true value of the fetish, and quick - because he is not the only one on the trail!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
intermediate
Length
80 pages
Book in series
#6
Why to read
- Introduction to Classic Comics: 'The Broken Ear' is part of the iconic Tintin series by Hergé, which has been beloved by readers for generations. It's a great way to introduce young readers to the world of classic graphic novels and the art of visual storytelling.
- Cultural Exploration: This adventure takes Tintin to South America, providing an exciting backdrop that can spark curiosity about different cultures, geography, and history among young readers.
- Engaging Mystery: The story revolves around a stolen fetish with a broken ear and the quest to retrieve it. The mystery and suspense will keep readers engaged as they follow Tintin's detective work to uncover the truth.
- Moral Lessons: Like many of Tintin's adventures, 'The Broken Ear' offers moral lessons about courage, perseverance, and the importance of doing the right thing. These themes are presented in a way that is accessible and thought-provoking for young readers.