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The Adventures of Tintin Books

In order from The Seven Crystal Balls to Tintin and Alph-Art.

The Adventures of Tintin series is a set of 23 graphic novels by Hergé, published between 1930 and 1986. Written for ages 8–13, most books run about 60 pages.

The Seven Crystal Balls
Flight 714 to Sydney
Tintin in the Land of the Soviets
Tintin in the Congo
Tintin in America
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Seven Crystal Balls
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Book #13 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 1948

The Seven Crystal Balls

By Hergé

Explorers fall into comas after an Andes expedition. Can the mystery be solved?

62 pages
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In reading order

The Adventures of Tintin Series

23 books · Published 1930–1986

#13
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The Seven Crystal Balls

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 1948

Explorers fall into comas after an Andes expedition. Can the mystery be solved?

#22

Flight 714 to Sydney

Chapter Book · Ages 8–13 · 1968

A hijacked plane leaves Tintin stranded on a volcanic island.

Tintin in the Land of the Soviets

Chapter Book · Ages 8–13 · 1930

Framed for a train bombing, a reporter uncovers dark secrets in Soviet Russia.

Tintin in the Congo

Chapter Book · 1930

A reporter and his dog face danger in Africa, pursued by a mysterious foe.

Tintin in America

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 1932

Tintin faces gangsters and danger in the Wild West. Can he uncover the truth and survive?

The Blue Lotus

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 1935

Can Tintin unravel the smuggling ring's secrets in China?

The Broken Ear

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 1937

A stolen statue leads to a jungle mystery.

The Crab with the Golden Claws

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 1941

A crab meat can leads to a thrilling desert mystery.

The Secret of the Unicorn

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 1943

A model ship hides a clue to pirate treasure.

The Black Island
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The Black Island

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 1943

A plane crash leads to a monster mystery on a Scottish island.

King Ottokar's Sceptre
Series
Graphic Nov.
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King Ottokar's Sceptre

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 1943

Tintin's journey to Syldavia uncovers secrets and tests trust.

Red Rackham's Treasure
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Red Rackham's Treasure

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 1943

A daring quest for sunken treasure and pirate secrets awaits.

Prisoners of the Sun

Chapter Book · 1948

A daring rescue mission in Peru leads to ancient mysteries and thrilling dangers.

Destination Moon

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 1950

Spies lurk as a rocket to the moon is built. Can Tintin stop them?

Land of Black Gold

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 1950

Exploding engines lead to a perilous quest for the truth.

Explorers on the Moon
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Explorers on the Moon

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1953

A rocket to the moon spirals out of control. Can they return safely?

Cigars of the Pharaoh

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 1955

A vacation turns into a quest for a pharaoh's tomb.

The Calculus Affair

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 1956

A mysterious stranger threatens Calculus. Can Tintin save him in time?

The Red Sea Sharks
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The Red Sea Sharks

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 1958

Tintin faces shipwrecks and chaos to restore a friend's throne.

Tintin in Tibet

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 1959

A plane crash in the Himalayas leads to a daring rescue mission.

The Castafiore Emerald

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 1963

A missing emerald turns Marlinspike Hall into chaos.

Tintin and the Picaros

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 1976

Friends race to clear their names against a dictator's plot.

Tintin and Alph-Art

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 1986

Tintin faces a mysterious enemy's final trap in an unfinished adventure.

Companion series

The Adventures of Tintin Collection Series

8 books · Published 1984–2000

#1

The Adventures of Tintin, Vol. 1: Tintin in America / Cigars of the Pharaoh / The Blue Lotus

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 1990

A reporter and his dog unravel global mysteries and thrilling adventures.

#2
The Adventures of Tintin, Vol. 2: The Broken Ear / The Black Island / King Ottokar's Sceptre
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The Adventures of Tintin, Vol. 2: The Broken Ear / The Black Island / King Ottokar's Sceptre

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 1993

Reporter Tintin and his dog Snowy unravel mysteries across thrilling adventures.

#3
The Adventures of Tintin, Vol. 3: The Crab With the Golden Claws / The Shooting Star / The Secret of the Unicorn
#3 in Series
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The Adventures of Tintin, Vol. 3: The Crab With the Golden Claws / The Shooting Star / The Secret of the Unicorn

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 1993

A reporter and his dog unravel mysteries across thrilling adventures.

#4

The Adventures of Tintin, Vol. 4: Red Rackham's Treasure / The Seven Crystal Balls / The Prisoners of the Sun

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 1991

Join Tintin and Snowy as they unravel global mysteries and seek hidden treasures.

#5
The Adventures of Tintin, Vol. 5: Land of Black Gold / Destination Moon / Explorers on the Moon
#5 in Series
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The Adventures of Tintin, Vol. 5: Land of Black Gold / Destination Moon / Explorers on the Moon

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1984

A reporter and his dog unravel mysteries from deserts to the moon.

#6

The Adventures of Tintin, Vol. 6: The Calculus Affair / The Red Sea Sharks / Tintin in Tibet

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 1992

Join Tintin on thrilling adventures filled with mystery and intrigue.

#7

The Adventures of Tintin, Vol. 7: The Castafiore Emerald / Flight 714 to Sydney / Tintin and the Picaros

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 1997

Uncover mysteries with Tintin and Snowy across thrilling adventures.

The Adventures of Tintin

Chapter Book · Ages 9–13 · 2000

Join Tintin on thrilling adventures across the globe and beyond.

Companion series

The Adventures of Tintin (Young Readers) Series

1 book · Published 1942

The Shooting Star

Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 1942

A reporter races to the Arctic to claim a meteorite, facing sabotage at every turn.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Adventures of Tintin series?

There are 23 books in the Adventures of Tintin series. It began with Tintin in the Land of the Soviets in 1930, and the newest book, Tintin and Alph-Art, was published in 1986.

What order should you read the Adventures of Tintin books in?

Start with The Seven Crystal Balls and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #23.

What ages are the Adventures of Tintin books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–13, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creative Behind the Books

The people who bring The Adventures of Tintin to life.

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Hergé

Author

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