Book details
The Shooting Star (Tintin Young Readers)
Description
One of the most iconic characters in children's booksThe world's most famous travelling reporter voyages to the Arctic Ocean in search of the meteorite that has crash-landed in the north.A huge fireball comes hurtling towards Earth from space! Tintin sets sail with Captain Haddock to find the meteorite in the stormy Arctic Ocean, but a valuable metal is contained in the meteorite and Tintin's attempts to reach it are met with relentless sabotage!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
7-11
Text complexity
proficient
Length
80 pages
Book in series
#10
Why to read
- Introduction to Classic Comics: 'The Shooting Star' is part of the Tintin series, which is considered a classic in the world of comics. Reading it introduces young readers to the rich history and tradition of graphic storytelling.
- Engaging Adventure: The story provides an exciting adventure that captures the imagination of young readers. Tintin's journey to find the meteorite is filled with suspense, action, and humor, making it a captivating read.
- Cultural Education: Through Tintin's travels, readers are exposed to different cultures, environments, and scientific concepts. 'The Shooting Star' specifically touches on astronomy and the natural sciences, providing an educational aspect to the entertainment.
- Character Development: Tintin is a role model for bravery, intelligence, and perseverance. Reading about his adventures can inspire young readers to develop these qualities in themselves while enjoying a fun and engaging story.