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The Adventures of Tintin
Don't miss this expanded novelization of the action-packed film! Tintin stumbles across a model ship at the Old Street Market. Only it isn't any model ship--it holds a piece of the puzzle to finding the resting place of Red Rackham's treasure! But Tintin isn't the only ones after the notorious pirate's booty. With dangerous treasure seekers at their heels, Tintin and his dog, Snowy, are on a high-stakes thrill ride, that takes them from land to sea, from open air to the ocean floor!
227 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2011
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Alexander C. Irvine
189 books199 followersAlexander C. Irvine is an American fantasist and science fiction writer. He also writes under the pseudonym Alex Irvine. He first gained attention with his novel A Scattering of Jades and the stories that would form the collection Unintended Consequences. He has also published the Grail quest novel One King, One Soldier, and the World War II-era historical fantasy The Narrows.
In addition to his original works, Irvine has published Have Robot, Will Travel, a novel set in Isaac Asimov's positronic robot milieu; and Batman: Inferno, about the DC Comics superhero.
His academic background includes an M.A. in English from the University of Maine and a PhD from the University of Denver. He is an assistant professor of English at the University of Maine. He also worked for a time as a reporter at the Portland Phoenix.
In addition to his original works, Irvine has published Have Robot, Will Travel, a novel set in Isaac Asimov's positronic robot milieu; and Batman: Inferno, about the DC Comics superhero.
His academic background includes an M.A. in English from the University of Maine and a PhD from the University of Denver. He is an assistant professor of English at the University of Maine. He also worked for a time as a reporter at the Portland Phoenix.
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September 8, 2025
5.0 ⭐
GENRE - FICTION
PAGES - 227
The Adventures of Tin Tin is a series of 24 comic albums created by belgian cartoonist Georges Remi, he wrote under the pen name "HERGE"
TIN TIN was one of my favourite cartoon shows on TV in 90's along with others like Talespin, Chip n Dale, Popeye, Speed Racer, Scooby Doo and so on.
About the book :- If any of you have watched the old shows of The Adventures of TinTin on Cartoon network then you may understand what I am talking about. This book is a fusion of 2 episodes (Albums) of Comics from the famous Adventures of TinTin "THE SECRET OF THE UNICORN" & "RED RACKHAMS TREASURE" although this is not in the form of a comic but a Novel.
The movie on the same novel was released in 2011 which was a box office success and was critically acclaimed.
The book does have glimpses of the old comic however the story line has been reshaped and made much more interesting and adventurous keeping in mind today's audience.
I love TinTin anyway and would recommend young readers to take interest in this character also try reading the old comics which were originally written by HERGE and also watch the cartoon shows which are easily available on YouTube followed by watching the movie which was released in 2011.
Talking about my love for the Adventures of Tintin I have watched all the shows of it on Cartoon Network and do watch them on and off even to this day, also once my ex girlfriend and I were at a book show about 11 years ago and I had told her I would love to be gifted a set of Tintin comics for my Birthday which never happened to be fulfilled to this day, however now I have decided that I would buy it myself & treat my self with a set of Tintin comics pretty soon.
This novel also has another part to it which I would love to read as well.
Thank You 💚🫡✌️
GENRE - FICTION
PAGES - 227
The Adventures of Tin Tin is a series of 24 comic albums created by belgian cartoonist Georges Remi, he wrote under the pen name "HERGE"
TIN TIN was one of my favourite cartoon shows on TV in 90's along with others like Talespin, Chip n Dale, Popeye, Speed Racer, Scooby Doo and so on.
About the book :- If any of you have watched the old shows of The Adventures of TinTin on Cartoon network then you may understand what I am talking about. This book is a fusion of 2 episodes (Albums) of Comics from the famous Adventures of TinTin "THE SECRET OF THE UNICORN" & "RED RACKHAMS TREASURE" although this is not in the form of a comic but a Novel.
The movie on the same novel was released in 2011 which was a box office success and was critically acclaimed.
The book does have glimpses of the old comic however the story line has been reshaped and made much more interesting and adventurous keeping in mind today's audience.
I love TinTin anyway and would recommend young readers to take interest in this character also try reading the old comics which were originally written by HERGE and also watch the cartoon shows which are easily available on YouTube followed by watching the movie which was released in 2011.
Talking about my love for the Adventures of Tintin I have watched all the shows of it on Cartoon Network and do watch them on and off even to this day, also once my ex girlfriend and I were at a book show about 11 years ago and I had told her I would love to be gifted a set of Tintin comics for my Birthday which never happened to be fulfilled to this day, however now I have decided that I would buy it myself & treat my self with a set of Tintin comics pretty soon.
This novel also has another part to it which I would love to read as well.
Thank You 💚🫡✌️
August 6, 2017
A fun novelization of Spielberg's 2011 feature film adaptation of the classic Tintin comics books originally written by Herge in the 1920s-40s, The Adventures of Tintin follows the adventures of Tintin, an intrepid young Belgian journalist, as he tracks down a story which involves piracy on the high seas, hidden treasure, abduction, exotic palaces, and a centuries-old family feud.
In writing this novel, Alex Irvine basically expanded the screenplay - he used the film's dialogue almost word for word and allowed the story to follow the film's scene for scene. This created an interesting dynamic - on one hand it was exhilarating to relive the film's action as conjured up by the novel's descriptions, but on the other hand it often felt as though Irvine was trying to pack too much visual description into each scene (those of you who have seen The Adventures of Tintin (2011) will remember just how much of the story was communicated visually and how rich the visuals were). Sections of the prose fell flat in the face of the visual grandeur of the film, but on the other hand the novel was able to clarify a few aspects of the story which had fallen through the cracks in the midst of the film's action packed sequences.
All in all, a rioutously fun story.
In writing this novel, Alex Irvine basically expanded the screenplay - he used the film's dialogue almost word for word and allowed the story to follow the film's scene for scene. This created an interesting dynamic - on one hand it was exhilarating to relive the film's action as conjured up by the novel's descriptions, but on the other hand it often felt as though Irvine was trying to pack too much visual description into each scene (those of you who have seen The Adventures of Tintin (2011) will remember just how much of the story was communicated visually and how rich the visuals were). Sections of the prose fell flat in the face of the visual grandeur of the film, but on the other hand the novel was able to clarify a few aspects of the story which had fallen through the cracks in the midst of the film's action packed sequences.
All in all, a rioutously fun story.
May 18, 2017
The Adventures of Tintin: A Novel, along with its hilarious story, manages to weave a way into the hearts of young readers and adult readers, and with the movie adaptation, we have more reason to love it.
January 8, 2021
Exciting twist and turns and seemingly impossible tasks and fabulous writing of Georges Remi makes this book my favourite.
September 13, 2012
I loved this book so much if you love action adventure then I'd bet you'll love this book!!!!
April 6, 2017
I had a really hard time getting into this and I love mysteries but I just couldn't read this.
February 8, 2025
Hergés beloved comic cartoon Tintin comes to life like never before in Stephen Spielberg and Peter Jackson’s film ‘The Adventures of Tintin.’ The movie is excellent- and the junior novelization is the finishing touch. Irvine’s story, while somewhat amateur in writing style, is a must for fans of intrepid heroes and daring adventures.
I was ecstatic when I learned that Tintin was a journalist, and found him a very likable hero. I enjoyed hearing his thoughts and feelings throughout the story, an advantage the book provides which is less attainable by the silver screen. Irvine writes at a fast pace, yet still manages to share all the details in a creative fashion.
When the bullets began pouring through the apartment door, I realized I was in for a wild ride, and was not disappointed. If you enjoy adventure, you can’t miss Tintin’s newest adventure: a search for the lost treasure of the ship the Unicorn. Accompanied by his loyal dog Snowy and the humorous though often intoxicated Captain Haddock, Tintin defies death and danger at every turn.
Whether you like swashbuckling sword fights with pirates, car chases in the Middle East, planes, gunfights, or a good mystery, this book has it all. I highly recommend The Adventures of Tintin to all readers- particularly those whose thirst for adventure is unquenchable.
I was ecstatic when I learned that Tintin was a journalist, and found him a very likable hero. I enjoyed hearing his thoughts and feelings throughout the story, an advantage the book provides which is less attainable by the silver screen. Irvine writes at a fast pace, yet still manages to share all the details in a creative fashion.
When the bullets began pouring through the apartment door, I realized I was in for a wild ride, and was not disappointed. If you enjoy adventure, you can’t miss Tintin’s newest adventure: a search for the lost treasure of the ship the Unicorn. Accompanied by his loyal dog Snowy and the humorous though often intoxicated Captain Haddock, Tintin defies death and danger at every turn.
Whether you like swashbuckling sword fights with pirates, car chases in the Middle East, planes, gunfights, or a good mystery, this book has it all. I highly recommend The Adventures of Tintin to all readers- particularly those whose thirst for adventure is unquenchable.
January 18, 2012
What do you get when you mix a little bit of Indiana Jones in with a mystery - you end up with a very entertaining book in "The Adventures of Tintin" which is now a motion picture. The story follows Tintin who is investigating a message in a bottle in search of the missing ship Unicorn. What he finds is an adventure that spans the globe & has just about everything anyone could want in a story. There's a bit of mystery as to where the ship is & why you need 3 clues to find it. We have our resident bad guy in Sahkarine who will stop at nothing to make sure Tintin doesn't find all 3 clues. There's also Captain Haddock who is from a long line of people in that family who may hold the key to finding the ship & our hero's loyal sidekick Snowy a dog with more agility than a lot of people would think. Irvine keeps this tale moving in a way as to not confuse the reader with details & keeps us interested with enough details & wonder to make this plot definitely enjoyable. The story is also written on a level that youngest readers who'll likely be the ones to see the movie can follow along w/out issue although adults will enjoy this homage to the past just as well.
August 7, 2016
A too simple read for an adult but a recommended reading for young people who like adventures.
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August 12, 2018I love this book. It is SO adventure like!!!
January 2, 2021
14 - 2021
Sayang, Spielberg tidak membuat sekuelnya sampai sekarang...
Sayang, Spielberg tidak membuat sekuelnya sampai sekarang...
April 11, 2024
es tintín y yo le pongo la calificación que quiero.
April 11, 2020
What attracted me to this book was having it for so long but never picking it up and actually reading it. What also attracted me is how much I loved the movie. People always say that the book is always better than the movie so I figured I would give the comparison a try as well.
After I have completed the book, I realized how close a book and the movie are to each other and how sometimes things can be switched up or added in either the book or movie. There wasn't really anything I didn't like about the book.
What I would say to try to convince a friend or classmate to read this book is that they go on all of these adventures and go to all these places across the world. It also makes us want to read more and more because it hooks you of what is going to happen next. Also, Tintin is a risk taker so there are parts in the book that make you wonder why he does it or how he is going to do it.
After I have completed the book, I realized how close a book and the movie are to each other and how sometimes things can be switched up or added in either the book or movie. There wasn't really anything I didn't like about the book.
What I would say to try to convince a friend or classmate to read this book is that they go on all of these adventures and go to all these places across the world. It also makes us want to read more and more because it hooks you of what is going to happen next. Also, Tintin is a risk taker so there are parts in the book that make you wonder why he does it or how he is going to do it.
September 7, 2018
[3.5 stars] this book was a novelisation of the 2011 film the adventures of tintin (christ, that seems FOREVER ago) and it was basically written with completely identical dialogue, plot etc. i have no problem with this, but sometimes things didn't translate from film to page that well. it often felt choppy. but kudos to alex irving for trying to write this book as closely to the film as possible.
all the characters seemed consistent with their comic book character, except for, well, tintin. he was so much SASSIER and sarcastic than he is in the comics, a little more grown up, but he still retains his thirst for adventure. don't get me wrong, i loved this version of tintin, but i felt it wasn't consistent with comic book tintin.
generally, it was a fun middle grade read, but of course i'll pick the comics over it any day.
all the characters seemed consistent with their comic book character, except for, well, tintin. he was so much SASSIER and sarcastic than he is in the comics, a little more grown up, but he still retains his thirst for adventure. don't get me wrong, i loved this version of tintin, but i felt it wasn't consistent with comic book tintin.
generally, it was a fun middle grade read, but of course i'll pick the comics over it any day.
May 15, 2017
It was...okay. But older readers who are Tintin fans and younger readers who are being introduced to Tintin would be better off going straight to the books themselves. It's a novelization of the recent Spielberg film, and novelizations of films tend to either work well or they don't. And one of the real reasons this one doesn't is the pacing: the original charm of Herge's work gets lost in the shuffle, just as it sometimes does in the film's 3-D bells and whistles.
May 20, 2017
Now, for those that like adventure, an interesting plot and good characters. This book is for you. The book is filled mystery, treasure hunting and much more. The adventures go from sea-pirates to deserts and so on. I enjoyed this book and hopefully others do too. In the end, this book was pretty good and didn't really have any problems.
January 18, 2019
I never saw the movie, but I grew up reading the Tin Tin books (I think you were either an Asterix fan or a Tin Tin fan in those days, and I was on team Tin Tin)
It did bring back some memories, but it was clearly a novel of a script, and it lacked something of the spirit of the original books by Herge.
It was OK but mainly because of what had gone before than what was there now.
It did bring back some memories, but it was clearly a novel of a script, and it lacked something of the spirit of the original books by Herge.
It was OK but mainly because of what had gone before than what was there now.
December 28, 2020
Đây là một cuốn sách cho mình khá nhiều kỷ niệm, mình lấy nó bằng việc đổi một cuốn tiếng sách tiếng anh khác ở Sing.
Cuốn sách này nhìn có vẻ là sách dành cho những bạn nhỏ cấp 1 cấp 2, nhưng thực ra cuốn sách chứa rất nhiều tự vừng fiction khá khó, không có từ điển không thể đoán được mạch truyện. Dù khó, nhưng cách dùng từ của tác giả rất hay.
Cuốn sách này nhìn có vẻ là sách dành cho những bạn nhỏ cấp 1 cấp 2, nhưng thực ra cuốn sách chứa rất nhiều tự vừng fiction khá khó, không có từ điển không thể đoán được mạch truyện. Dù khó, nhưng cách dùng từ của tác giả rất hay.
February 15, 2021
I read this book aloud to my boys. We were all laughing at numerous parts within the book as the Captain just could not keep it together or the moments of what could possibly happen next for poor Tintin. My eyes will always shoot to the next line as I read and a couple spots, I couldn’t read it without laughing too hard before causing the suspense to grow for the boys. Great family book!
February 18, 2022
I read this with my 7 year old and then we all watched the movie. The movie was a little scary for my 3yo.
Pros: Tintin is determined, brave, and a problem solver.
Cons: the old sailor he works with is a drunk.
Pros: Tintin is determined, brave, and a problem solver.
Cons: the old sailor he works with is a drunk.
November 28, 2022
As a kid, it was a fun read. Enjoyed every page. Although I speculate reading the original series (if I'm correct) is much more rewarding, this book may provide enough justice to immerse the readers into Tintin's adventures and world.
Want to read
June 9, 2018great book........i loved it
December 19, 2017
A bit rubbish to be honest. I think that Tintin just doesn't lend himself to novel format.
January 18, 2018
This was a novelization of the 2011 movie. In this case I can honestly say: The movie was better.
Still this was a rather fun read for a nine-year-old boy.
Still this was a rather fun read for a nine-year-old boy.
July 10, 2018
The book has a couple things changed from the movie and I'm not sure that I liked it. Still a good read though!
May 22, 2019
So short, I wouldn't mind reading the actual series it's based on!
June 12, 2019
It's combining some the comics, change some plots and make into one. I am not impressed.
December 5, 2019
The novelization of the movie. It's okay, but hardly inspired, with rather flat writing.
November 17, 2017
This is my first choice book for second quarter.
Wow! This was a really good book. There is also a movie about this book, that I remember seeing.
The book is about this guy and his dog, the guy´s name is Tintin, and the dog´s name is Snowy. Tintin is in the city when he buys a model ship called the Unicorn. When Tintin gets home, he discovers a tiny scroll in the mast of the ship. Tintin wants to find out why there was a scroll in the mast of the ship. Later in the story, Tintin gets kidnapped by these two guys named Tom and Allen. Tintin ends up on a ship in a wooden crate. Fortunately for Tintin, Snowy comes on the ship with him. Tintin pulls off a master plan to escape the ship, but comes across a the captain named Captain Haddock. Captain Haddock is actually a good guy, and him and Tintin become friends. Together Tintin and Haddock escape the ship and go on adventures to try and find out the mystery of the scroll. But there are other people trying to find it out also, and those are the bad guys on the ship. Tintin gets the guys arrested, and then they find out the mystery of the scrolls. They also find a bunch of treasure.
Wow! This was a really good book. There is also a movie about this book, that I remember seeing.
The book is about this guy and his dog, the guy´s name is Tintin, and the dog´s name is Snowy. Tintin is in the city when he buys a model ship called the Unicorn. When Tintin gets home, he discovers a tiny scroll in the mast of the ship. Tintin wants to find out why there was a scroll in the mast of the ship. Later in the story, Tintin gets kidnapped by these two guys named Tom and Allen. Tintin ends up on a ship in a wooden crate. Fortunately for Tintin, Snowy comes on the ship with him. Tintin pulls off a master plan to escape the ship, but comes across a the captain named Captain Haddock. Captain Haddock is actually a good guy, and him and Tintin become friends. Together Tintin and Haddock escape the ship and go on adventures to try and find out the mystery of the scroll. But there are other people trying to find it out also, and those are the bad guys on the ship. Tintin gets the guys arrested, and then they find out the mystery of the scrolls. They also find a bunch of treasure.
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