Where is it?
Herge. Tintin: Red Rackham's Treasure. Boston : Little, Brown and Co.,1974.
Plot: After escaping a vindictive foe, Tintin, Snowy, and Captain Haddock can finally seek Red Rackham's legendary treasure unhindered... until more trouble discovers them before they set sail.. The team dodges supposed heirs, questionable equipment, and ominous warnings. Their most persistent issue comes in the form of Professor Calculus, a technical genius who refuses to accept their refusal. Nevertheless, the team eventually discovers the sunken Unicorn. Yet, the treasure seems oddly absent. Following the discovery of a set of unexpected clues, TinTin may yet discover the legendary captain's true wealth.
Genre: Comics, Adventure
Reading Level: Grades 4-9
Similar Titles: Tintin: The Blue Lotus, LEGO Ninjaro, Indiana Jones Adventures
Personal Thoughts: Despite showing its age, particularly in the depiction of minorities, the Tintin series remains one of the most popular comics in the world. The appeal is difficult to pinpoint, since the simple style of the comics, the adventure-driven mysteries, the unexpected humor, and the everyman hero mesh together excellently.
Recently, the first three Tintin books (including this one) provided the inspiration for a computer-animated movie in 2011. While the plot enjoyed high reviews, some viewers found the "realistic" Tintin animation uncanny.
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