Details : Condition: BRAND NEW Format: Paperback ISBN: 9781405206334 Publisher: Egmont Age Range: 8-12 years Overview Flight 714 to Sydney is the twenty-second adventure in Herge's globally beloved graphic novel series, The Adventures of Tintin. Packed with hijackings, hidden treasure, hypnotic drugs and a lost astronautical congress, this fast-paced paperback sends Tintin, Captain Haddock and Professor Calculus into the clutches of arch-villain Rastapopoulos on a remote volcanic island. Bright, detailed ligne claire artwork and a classic mystery plot make it a brilliant introduction to graphic novels for young readers and a nostalgic favourite for lifelong Tintin fans. About the Book Tintin, Captain Haddock and Professor Calculus are travelling to Sydney for an astronautical congress when a chance meeting sees them invited aboard the private jet of eccentric billionaire Laszlo Carreidas. A simple journey quickly spirals into danger: the plane is hijacked mid-flight, and the group are taken captive by Tintin's old adversary, Rastapopoulos. Marooned on a hidden Pacific island riddled with volcanic caves, our heroes face a mysterious truth serum, a hunt for buried pirate treasure, and an extraordinary encounter hinting at ancient astronaut mythology, a theme popular in 1960s culture. Herge's storytelling blends comedy, peril and mystery, with Haddock's temper and Calculus's eccentric genius providing laughs alongside the tension. The intricate, colourful panels reward slow reading and repeat viewings. As the twenty-second instalment in one of the best-selling comic series of the twentieth century, Flight 714 to Sydney continues Tintin's tradition of blending real-world settings with larger-than-life escapism. It's an ideal single-volume read for newcomers and a must-have for collectors completing the full run of Tintin adventures. Brand new in the recognisable Egmont paperback format, built to be read, reread and treasured. Classic Herge graphic novel adventure, ideal for ages 8-12 Fast-paced hijacking and treasure-hunt plot with a signature Tintin twist Iconic ligne claire artwork in full colour throughout Great entry point for reluctant readers who enjoy visual storytelling Perfect gift for graphic novel and mystery-adventure fans Collectable addition to the complete Adventures of Tintin series About the Author Georges Prosper Remi, known by his pen name Herge, was a Belgian comic strip artist born in 1907. He is best known for creating The Adventures of Tintin, widely considered one of the most popular and influential European comic series of the twentieth century. Herge also created Quick & Flupke and The Adventures of Jo, Zette and Jocko. Over more than five decades he completed over twenty Tintin titles, developing his distinctive, highly detailed ligne claire drawing style that continues to influence illustrators and graphic novelists worldwide. Why You'll Love This Adventure With hijackings, hidden islands and a truth-serum twist, Flight 714 to Sydney delivers everything fans expect from Tintin: humour, jeopardy and gorgeous artwork. A brand-new paperback perfect for collectors or first-time readers alike. Please Note: Cover design may vary slightly from the image shown; this is the current UK paperback edition with UK ISBN 9781405206334.