--- product_id: 45259791 title: "The Secret of the Unicorn (The Adventures of Tintin)" price: "VT12229" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/45259791-the-secret-of-the-unicorn-the-adventures-of-tintin store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # The Secret of the Unicorn (The Adventures of Tintin) **Price:** VT12229 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Secret of the Unicorn (The Adventures of Tintin) - **How much does it cost?** VT12229 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/45259791-the-secret-of-the-unicorn-the-adventures-of-tintin) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Secret of the Unicorn (The Adventures of Tintin) [Herge] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Secret of the Unicorn (The Adventures of Tintin) Review: The Secret of Good Storytelling! - Something for everyone! That's the secret. And Hergé's "Secret of the Unicorn" fulfils that promise, launching readers of all ages on a whale of a great pirate adventure and treasure hunt with the intrepid Tintin. Accompanying our boy-reporter on his quest are the rumbustious Captain Haddock (who has never met a bottle of rum that he didn't like); and the defective detectives, Thompson and (to be precise) Thomson (identical twins whose names are NOT); their attempts to foil the notorious Bird Brothers are wildly inept, demanding the prompt interventions of Tintin and his incredible thinking dog, Snowy, who not only save the day but also find the treasure. The story, which focuses on maps and secret cyphers, is told with flashbacks, which introduce us to Haddock's ancestor, Sir Francis, and (Blue Blistering Barnacles!) his adversary, the notorious pirate Red Rackham, scourge of at least 5 of the 7 seas. Happily, the publishers have preserved the British English, which contributes to the old-world charm of the series. The dialogue is literate and full of benign double entendres; and the narrative moves at such a pace that one has to slow down to savour the story, so that the 63 pages don't fly by. But, even if they should, there is always the sequel, "Red Rackham's Treasure" to look forward to. I bought three different Tintin adventures so that my grandson would become acquainted with these delightful tales, which I discovered back in the fifties. I first met Tintin in the Netherlands, in the guise of Kuifje ('Cowlick', for his shock of unruly hair); I subsequently encountered him in French, German, and Italian. Tintin, in fact, serves as an ideal aid to learning a foreign language, since all the translations from the original French are so conversational and colloquial. "The Secret of the Unicorn" may have originated in the 'forties, but its themes of the young hero's persistence on behalf of a friend in his quest for pirate's treasure--of good triumphing over evil--are timeless. Furthermore, the running jokes are just as funny as when I first read them. They still cause me to burst into laughter. And who could not use a little laughter during turbulent times, whether then or now? Review: Very funny; high-qual, all-around, timeless, classic fun. - Lovely a Read, still. We grew up w/these. Still love'em. 17 to 70, shall we say? Seven -to- Seventy? In the first few pic panels, the bumbling Thom(p)son Cop Bros go after Pickpockets in the market, get pick-pocketed, and then get picked up for pickpockets. Spielberg made this a movie, but it didn't catch. BTW, stock of the volume is gorgeous, as well. Plastic-like paper. Top shelf Quality. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | 1405208104 | | Best Sellers Rank | #372,770 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1,103 in Mystery Graphic Novels | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,330) | | Dimensions | 8.82 x 0.35 x 11.85 inches | | Edition | UK ed. | | ISBN-10 | 9781405208109 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1405208109 | | Item Weight | 15.2 ounces | | Language | English | | Part of series | Tintin | | Print length | 64 pages | | Publication date | June 20, 2003 | | Publisher | Editions Du Seuil | ## Images ![The Secret of the Unicorn (The Adventures of Tintin) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81Ue5aOqxUL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Secret of Good Storytelling! *by F***R on December 17, 2011* Something for everyone! That's the secret. And Hergé's "Secret of the Unicorn" fulfils that promise, launching readers of all ages on a whale of a great pirate adventure and treasure hunt with the intrepid Tintin. Accompanying our boy-reporter on his quest are the rumbustious Captain Haddock (who has never met a bottle of rum that he didn't like); and the defective detectives, Thompson and (to be precise) Thomson (identical twins whose names are NOT); their attempts to foil the notorious Bird Brothers are wildly inept, demanding the prompt interventions of Tintin and his incredible thinking dog, Snowy, who not only save the day but also find the treasure. The story, which focuses on maps and secret cyphers, is told with flashbacks, which introduce us to Haddock's ancestor, Sir Francis, and (Blue Blistering Barnacles!) his adversary, the notorious pirate Red Rackham, scourge of at least 5 of the 7 seas. Happily, the publishers have preserved the British English, which contributes to the old-world charm of the series. The dialogue is literate and full of benign double entendres; and the narrative moves at such a pace that one has to slow down to savour the story, so that the 63 pages don't fly by. But, even if they should, there is always the sequel, "Red Rackham's Treasure" to look forward to. I bought three different Tintin adventures so that my grandson would become acquainted with these delightful tales, which I discovered back in the fifties. I first met Tintin in the Netherlands, in the guise of Kuifje ('Cowlick', for his shock of unruly hair); I subsequently encountered him in French, German, and Italian. Tintin, in fact, serves as an ideal aid to learning a foreign language, since all the translations from the original French are so conversational and colloquial. "The Secret of the Unicorn" may have originated in the 'forties, but its themes of the young hero's persistence on behalf of a friend in his quest for pirate's treasure--of good triumphing over evil--are timeless. Furthermore, the running jokes are just as funny as when I first read them. They still cause me to burst into laughter. And who could not use a little laughter during turbulent times, whether then or now? ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very funny; high-qual, all-around, timeless, classic fun. *by D***D on February 5, 2026* Lovely a Read, still. We grew up w/these. Still love'em. 17 to 70, shall we say? Seven -to- Seventy? In the first few pic panels, the bumbling Thom(p)son Cop Bros go after Pickpockets in the market, get pick-pocketed, and then get picked up for pickpockets. Spielberg made this a movie, but it didn't catch. BTW, stock of the volume is gorgeous, as well. Plastic-like paper. Top shelf Quality. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Tintin *by S***S on December 27, 2025* Just love a good Tintin story! ## Frequently Bought Together - The Secret of the Unicorn (The Adventures of Tintin) - Red Rackham's Treasure (Adventures of Tintin) - Cigars of the Pharaoh (Adventures of Tintin (Hardcover)) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/45259791-the-secret-of-the-unicorn-the-adventures-of-tintin](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/45259791-the-secret-of-the-unicorn-the-adventures-of-tintin) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-12*