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  • Red Rackham's Treasure

    Herge

    Hardcover (French & European Pubns, Oct. 9, 1985)
    The fearless boy reporter explores for sunken pirate treasure with his friend Captain Haddock.The Adventures of Tintin (Les Aventures de Tintin) is a series of comic strips created by Belgian artist Herge the pen name of Georges Remi (1907 1983). The series first appeared in French in Le Petit Vingtieme, a children's supplement to the Belgian newspaper Le Vingtieme Siecle on 10 January 1929. Set in a painstakingly researched world closely mirroring our own, Herge's Tintin series continues to be a favorite of readers and critics alike 80 years later.The hero of the series is Tintin, a young Belgian reporter. He is aided in his adventures from the beginning by his faithful fox terrier dog Snowy (Milou in French). Later, popular additions to the cast included the brash, cynical and grumpy Captain Haddock, the bright but hearing-impaired Professor Calculus (Professeur Tournesol) and other colorful supporting characters such as the incompetent detectives Thomson and Thompson (Dupond et Dupont). Herge himself features in several of the comics as a background character; as do his assistants in some instances.The success of the series saw the serialized strips collected into a series of albums (24 in all), spun into a successful magazine and adapted for film and theatre. The series is one of the most popular European comics of the 20th century, with translations published in over 50 languages and more than 200 million copies of the books sold to date. The comic strip series has long been admired for its clean, expressive drawings in Herge's signature ligne claire style. Engaging, well-researched plots straddle a variety of genres: swashbuckling adventures with elements of fantasy, mysteries, political thrillers, and science fiction. The stories within the Tintin series always feature slapstick humor, accompanied in later albums by sophisticated satire, and political and cultural commentary.
  • The Black Island

    Herge

    Hardcover (French & European Pubns, June 1, 1975)
    The Adventures of Tintin (Les Aventures de Tintin) is a series of comic strips created by Belgian artist Hergé, the pen name of Georges Remi (1907 1983). The series first appeared in French in Le Petit Vingtième, a children's supplement to the Belgian newspaper Le Vingtième Siècle on 10 January 1929. Set in a painstakingly researched world closely mirroring our own, Hergé's Tintin series continues to be a favourite of readers and critics alike 80 years later.The hero of the series is Tintin, a young Belgian reporter. He is aided in his adventures from the beginning by his faithful fox terrier dog Snowy (Milou in French). Later, popular additions to the cast included the brash, cynical and grumpy Captain Haddock, the bright but hearing-impaired Professor Calculus (Professeur Tournesol) and other colourful supporting characters such as the incompetent detectives Thomson and Thompson (Dupond et Dupont). Hergé himself features in several of the comics as a background character; as do his assistants in some instances.The success of the series saw the serialised strips collected into a series of albums (24 in all), spun into a successful magazine and adapted for film and theatre. The series is one of the most popular European comics of the 20th century, with translations published in over 50 languages and more than 200 million copies of the books sold to date. The comic strip series has long been admired for its clean, expressive drawings in Hergé's signature ligne claire style. Engaging,] well-researched plots straddle a variety of genres: swashbuckling adventures with elements of fantasy, mysteries, political thrillers, and science fiction. The stories within the Tintin series always feature slapstick humour, accompanied in later albums by sophisticated satire, and political and cultural commentary.
  • The Adventures Of Scarlette & Grace ~ Book 2: Jazzed Up For Jamaica

    Sandy Bradbury, Ella Scarlette Ackerman, Ava Grace Ackerman

    Paperback (Independently published, Sept. 11, 2019)
    Adventure and memories are important at any age and I've always encouraged all of my family to take adventures and make memories. Those two things are what you will remember forever. Scarlett and Grace are my identical great twin nieces and although you can’t tell them apart they definitely have minds of their own which is what I truly love about them. From the day they were born, they have given all of us such love and joy and showed us that the simple things in life can be the greatest joys. All Adventures are based on true stories from their lives. Today they are flying to the island of Jamaica with our tribe (our family). Believe me these two love to making memories and are always thinking of their next adventure. Our motto ... "Make memories, they last a lifetime".
  • The Blue Lotus

    Herge

    Hardcover (French and European Publications Inc, Aug. 25, 1983)
    The Adventures of Tintin (also known as The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn[4] in the United Kingdom) is a 2011 American performance capture 3D film based on The Adventures of Tintin, a series of comic books created by Belgian artist Hergé (Georges Remi). Directed by Steven Spielberg, produced by Peter Jackson, and written by Steven Moffat, Edgar Wright and Joe Cornish, the film is based on three of the original comic books: The Crab with the Golden Claws (1941), The Secret of the Unicorn (1943), and Red Rackham's Treasure (1944).[5]Spielberg first acquired rights to produce a film based upon the Adventures of Tintin series following Hergé's death in 1983, and re-optioned them in 2002. Filming was due to begin in October 2008 for a 2010 release, but release was delayed to 2011 after Universal opted out of producing the film with Paramount, who provided $30 million on pre-production. Sony chose to co-produce the films. The delay resulted in Thomas Sangster, who had been cast as Tintin, departing from the project. Producer Peter Jackson, whose company Weta Digital is providing the computer animation, intends to direct a sequel. Spielberg and Jackson also hope to co-direct a third film.[6]
  • The Adventures Of Scarlette & Grace ~ Book 3: Camping It Up On The St. Joe River

    Sandy Bradbury, Ella Scarlette Ackerman, Ava Grace Ackerman

    Paperback (Independently published, Sept. 11, 2019)
    Adventure and memories are important at any age and I've always encouraged all of my family to take adventures and make memories. Those two things are what you will remember forever. Scarlett and Grace are my identical great twin nieces and although you can’t tell them apart they definitely have minds of their own which is what I truly love about them. From the day they were born, they have given all of us such love and joy and showed us that the simple things in life can be the greatest joys. All Adventures are based on true stories from their lives. Today they are heading on a camping trip with our tribe (our family). Believe me these two love to making memories and are always thinking of their next adventure. Our motto ... "Make memories, they last a lifetime".
  • The Search for the Lost Acorns

    Jeffrey C James

    Hardcover (Famous Giraffe Publishing, Nov. 18, 2018)
    From the tree tops of Lookout Woods to the shores of Pine Island, kids love this delightful read-aloud storybook. Someone took Krissy's acorns without asking! Join Tweet D and his forest friends as they follow the clues to solve the mystery. With colorful, fun-filled pages and lovable characters were developed by early childhood experts to encourage tender hearts and inspire curious young minds, the journey highlights the value of friendship, the importance of telling the truth and resolving differences with respect and caring. The Adventures of Tweet D series is designed to help young children better understand their own feelings, develop positive ways to manage conflict, have an open heart about differences, and discover respectful behaviors they can apply along the journey of life. The Search for the Lost Acorns is a story of friendship, forgiveness, and making things right again. The book is for kids age of 3 and older - and for those storytellers who are forever young at heart. About the Author - Jeffrey C James is a national award-winning creative, motivational speaker, investor and author who has impacted thousands of audience members with his humorous, positive, and engaging stories. He advocates for the importance of embracing innovate change and creating transformational breakthroughs.
  • The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn

    Herge

    Hardcover (French & European Pubns, Oct. 9, 1985)
    he Adventures of Tintin (Les Aventures de Tintin) is a series of comic strips created by Belgian artist Herge the pen name of Georges Remi (1907 1983). The series first appeared in French in Le Petit Vingtieme, a children's supplement to the Belgian newspaper Le Vingtieme Siecle on 10 January 1929. Set in a painstakingly researched world closely mirroring our own, Herge's Tintin series continues to be a favorite of readers and critics alike 80 years later.The hero of the series is Tintin, a young Belgian reporter. He is aided in his adventures from the beginning by his faithful fox terrier dog Snowy (Milou in French). Later, popular additions to the cast included the brash, cynical and grumpy Captain Haddock, the bright but hearing-impaired Professor Calculus (Professeur Tournesol) and other colorful supporting characters such as the incompetent detectives Thomson and Thompson (Dupond et Dupont). Herge himself features in several of the comics as a background character; as do his assistants in some instances. The success of the series saw the serialized strips collected into a series of albums (24 in all), spun into a successful magazine and adapted for film and theatre. The series is one of the most popular European comics of the 20th century, with translations published in over 50 languages and more than 200 million copies of the books sold to date. The comic strip series has long been admired for its clean, expressive drawings in Herge's signature ligne claire style. Engaging, well-researched plots straddle a variety of genres: swashbuckling adventures with elements of fantasy, mysteries, political thrillers, and science fiction. The stories within the Tintin series always feature slapstick humor, accompanied in later albums by sophisticated satire, and political and cultural commentary.Steven Spielberg movie of this title coming December 2011:The Adventures of Tintin: Secret of the Unicorn: SynopsisThe Adventures of Tintin: Secret of the Unicorn is the first in the series of 3D motion capture films based on the iconic character created by Georges Remi, better known to the world by his pen name, Herge, and is due for release in 2011. The film stars Jamie Bell as Tintin, the intrepid young reporter whose relentless pursuit of a good story thrusts him into a world of high adventure, and Daniel Craig as the nefarious Red Rackham. Bell and Craig are joined by an international cast that includes Andy Serkis, Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Gad Elmaleh, Toby Jones and Mackenzie Crook.
  • King Ottokar's Sceptre

    Herge

    Hardcover (French & European Pubns, Oct. 9, 1985)
    The Adventures of Tintin (Les Aventures de Tintin) is a series of comic strips created by Belgian artist Herge the pen name of Georges Remi (1907 1983). The series first appeared in French in Le Petit Vingtieme, a children's supplement to the Belgian newspaper Le Vingtieme Siecle on 10 January 1929. Set in a painstakingly researched world closely mirroring our own, Herge's Tintin series continues to be a favorite of readers and critics alike 80 years later.The hero of the series is Tintin, a young Belgian reporter. He is aided in his adventures from the beginning by his faithful fox terrier dog Snowy (Milou in French). Later, popular additions to the cast included the brash, cynical and grumpy Captain Haddock, the bright but hearing-impaired Professor Calculus (Professeur Tournesol) and other colorful supporting characters such as the incompetent detectives Thomson and Thompson (Dupond et Dupont). Herge himself features in several of the comics as a background character; as do his assistants in some instances. The success of the series saw the serialized strips collected into a series of albums (24 in all), spun into a successful magazine and adapted for film and theatre. The series is one of the most popular European comics of the 20th century, with translations published in over 50 languages and more than 200 million copies of the books sold to date. The comic strip series has long been admired for its clean, expressive drawings in Herge's signature ligne claire style. Engaging, well-researched plots straddle a variety of genres: swashbuckling adventures with elements of fantasy, mysteries, political thrillers, and science fiction. The stories within the Tintin series always feature slapstick humor, accompanied in later albums by sophisticated satire, and political and cultural commentary.Steven Spielberg movie of this title coming December 2011:
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  • Tintin and the Lake of Sharks

    Herge

    Paperback (Mammoth, March 15, 1983)
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  • Tintin in Tibet

    Herge

    Paperback (Joy Street Books / Little, Brown and Company, July 6, 1975)
    Excellent Book
  • The Adventures of Tintin: The Calculus Affair

    Herge (Georges Remi)

    Hardcover (Methuen & Co. Ltd., Aug. 16, 1960)
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  • Mr. Bean's Diary

    Tony Hasse

    Hardcover (Carlton Publishing Group, Nov. 1, 2002)
    This hilarious book takes a look at the day-to-day life of Mr. Bean, everyone's favorite klutz.
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