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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 1963
The Castafiore Emerald
Written by Hergé
Part of the The Adventures of Tintin series
A missing emerald turns Marlinspike Hall into chaos.
4.0 Goodreads · 12,391 ratings
62 pages· ~330L
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Bookroo's summary
Tintin and Captain Haddock's peaceful life is upended when they invite a group of gypsies to Marlinspike Hall, just as the flamboyant opera singer Bianca Castafiore arrives. Amidst the ensuing chaos, a valuable emerald vanishes, sparking a whirlwind of suspicion and intrigue. Can Tintin unravel the mystery before it's too late? Dive into a world of unexpected guests, hidden motives, and a race against time to uncover the truth.
From the publisher
The classic graphic novel. When Tintin and Captain Haddock happen across a community of gypsies they invite them home . . . just as Bianca Castafiore, the famous opera singer, decides to visit Tintin. It’s chaos at Marlinspike Hall, and then a precious emerald goes missing!
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 62
- Reading age
- 10–13
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- ~330L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~2.4
- F&P level
- ~J
Publication
- Published
- September 30, 1975
- First published
- January 1, 1963
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book · Graphic novel
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