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The Adventures of Tintin Books

In order from Tintin in the Land of the Soviets to The Black Island.

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.

Tintin in the Land of the Soviets
Tintin in the Congo
Tintin in America
Cigars of the Pharaoh
The Blue Lotus
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Tintin in the Land of the Soviets
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–13 · 1930

Tintin in the Land of the Soviets

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

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Summary: On a mission to the Soviet Union, intrepid reporter Tintin is wrongly accused of a train bombing. Forced into hiding, he embarks on a perilous journey to clear his name. As he navigates the treacherous landscape, Tintin stumbles upon startling Bolshevik secrets that could change everything. Will he expose the truth before it's too late, or will the shadows of the Soviet regime silence him forever? Dive into this gripping tale of espionage and intrigue, where every step could be Tintin's last.
In reading order

The Adventures of Tintin Series

23 books · Published 1930–1986

#3
Tintin in America
#3 in Series
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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?

#5
The Blue Lotus
#5 in Series
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The Blue Lotus

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 1935

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

#6
The Broken Ear
#6 in Series
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The Broken Ear

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 1937

A stolen statue leads to a jungle mystery.

#13
The Seven Crystal Balls
#13 in Series
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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?

#16
Destination Moon
#16 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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Destination Moon

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 1950

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

#18
The Calculus Affair
#18 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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The Calculus Affair

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 1956

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

#19
The Red Sea Sharks
#19 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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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.

#20
Tintin in Tibet
#20 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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Tintin in Tibet

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 1959

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

#24
Tintin and Alph-Art
#24 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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$1734

Tintin and Alph-Art

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 1986

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

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.

Companion series

The Adventures of Tintin Collection Series

8 books · Published 1984–2000

The Adventures of Tintin
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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
#8 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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The Shooting Star

Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 1942

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

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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, The Black Island, was published in 1943.

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

Start with Tintin in the Land of the Soviets 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.

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