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Tintin and the Picaros

By Herge

Part of the The Adventures of Tintin series

Adjectives

adventurous engaging humorous political

Genres

Adventure Humour Graphic Novels

Synopsis

Tintin, Captain Haddock, and Professor Calculus journey to the South American nation of San Theodoros to rescue their friend, opera singer Bianca Castafiore, who has been unjustly imprisoned by General Tapioca. Along the way, they become entangled in a revolutionary plot led by General Alcazar, facing numerous challenges in their quest to restore justice.

About the author

Hergé was a creative Belgian author and artist best known for inventing Tintin, the brave young reporter who travels the world with his dog, Snowy. Through his colourful comics, Hergé took readers on exciting adventures full of mystery and fun. His stories are still loved by children everywhere today.

Pages

62 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2002

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