Tintin: Red Rackham’s Treasure
Tintin: Red Rackham’s Treasure
'Look. We have reached the position indicated by the parchments We should soon see the island off which the UNICORN sank...'
A voyage, a treasure hunt, lots of adventure and lots of fun.
Why Novel North recommends
'Full of favourite characters, Captain Haddock and Professor Calculus, the humour and adventure will always keep you chuckling.'
Author : Hergé
Edition : Egmont, Hardback, 64 pages
ISBN : 9781405208116
Weight: 460g
Dimensions: 301 x 224 x 9mm
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ISBN : 9780749573874
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