{"product_id":"the-shooting-star","title":"The Shooting Star (Tintin) by Herge [GRAPHIC NOVEL]","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"875\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"46\"\u003eBook Summary:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"46\" data-end=\"49\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"49\" data-end=\"68\"\u003eThe Shooting Star\u003c\/em\u003e is the tenth volume in \u003cem data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"118\"\u003eThe Adventures of Tintin\u003c\/em\u003e series by Belgian cartoonist Hergé, first published in 1942. The story begins with Tintin noticing an unusually bright star in the night sky, which turns out to be a meteorite on a collision course with Earth. Although the meteorite narrowly misses Earth, a fragment lands in the Arctic Ocean. When scientists discover that it contains a rare metal with potential scientific and economic value, two rival expeditions race to claim it. Tintin, along with Captain Haddock and a crew of explorers, joins one of these expeditions. Their journey is full of challenges, sabotage from rivals, and natural dangers in the polar environment. The adventure showcases Tintin’s bravery, quick thinking, and determination as he helps secure the meteorite for his team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"1653\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"906\"\u003eAbout the Author – \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"909\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHergé\u003c\/strong\u003e is the pen name of Georges Remi (1907–1983), a Belgian cartoonist best known as the creator of \u003cem data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1036\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe Adventures of Tintin\u003c\/em\u003e. Widely regarded as a pioneer of the graphic novel form, Hergé developed a signature style called \u003cem data-start=\"1135\" data-end=\"1149\"\u003eligne claire\u003c\/em\u003e (“clear line”), which emphasized clean lines, bright colors, and meticulous attention to detail. Beginning his career as an illustrator for magazines, he created Tintin in 1929, and the series quickly grew into a global phenomenon, translated into over 70 languages. Beyond Tintin, Hergé also worked on other comics and art projects, but it was Tintin’s mix of adventure, mystery, humor, and social commentary that cemented his legacy as one of the most influential comic creators of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45156419240122,"sku":"261USFLXE-Refurbished","price":39.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/TheShootingStar_ce671f9d-8d4b-472c-943e-8896fab92498.jpg?v=1759385726","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/the-shooting-star","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}