Tintin and the Picaros
By Herge
Adjectives
Genres
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
Celebrate every book your child reads
Keep track of the books they've read on Pageticker and watch their reading journey grow.
Ready to get started?
Join thousands of readers discovering their next favourite book