In The Calculus Affair, Tintin and Captain Haddock must protect Professor Calculus from evil spies who are after his latest and greatest invention - an ultrasonic device that could change the world. The plot thickens as Tintin and Haddock realize every one of their moves is being watched by a shadowy web of espionage ready for action at any given moment.
Serving as the sequel to The Secret of the Unicorn, Tintin and Captain Haddock embark on a treasure hunt to secure the riches of the legendary pirate of Red Rackham. The duo, along with Professor Calculus, are drawn into a search beneath the sea. The hunt finally leads them to a mysterious island where the past refuses to stay buried. Will Tintin, Haddock and Professor Calculus finally uncover Rackham’s hidden fortune, or will the legend of the Unicorn remain just that–a legend?
While staying in a magnificent palace in India, a mysterious visitor from Shanghai approaches Tintin with a cryptic warning of a looming threat. His clues take Tintin to the bustling streets of Shanghai, where nothing is as it seems. Soon enough, he will find that he has been entangled into a devious plot to reach the highest level of power. With a peculiar gang watching his every move, Tintin must tackle a seemingly impossible task with the world working against him.
From a seemingly innocent ship model gifted by Captain Haddock, Tintin uncovers a peculiar clue that could lead him to the ancient treasure from the Unicorn ship. Tintin, Haddock and Snowy team up to follow the trail of clues while racing against a similar team of armed and dangerous treasure hunters. As they travel across Europe, Tintin’s sharp mind and Haddock’s unexpected courage propels them closer and closer to the treasure. Will Tintin and his team find the secret riches, or be forgotten like all the rest?
I originally read this book having no background about it. I only learned about the reason for the narrator's emotionless monologue or his epiphany near the end of the book after I had finished reading it. Because of this I don't feel right deducting stars due to my own confusion about the purpose of the book. The Stranger follows a man named Meursault. I can't give much without spoiling the book, but it delves into his psyche after events in his life, some traumatic, some loving.
The Life of Pi follows Pi Patel a young Indian boy who experiences a shipwreck while crossing the Pacific Ocean trying to start a new life in Canada with his family. The story starts off as a flashback into Pi’s life prior to the shipwreck and he recounts his time in Pondi Cherry, India- where he grew up. He spent a lot of time at his family-owned zoo and developed a strong love for animals!
Powerless is a fantasy and romance book that is the first book in a trilogy. It is told through the eyes of the two main characters Kai, one of the princes of Ilya, and Paedyn, a thief from the town of Loot. They come from very different backgrounds and when the trials occur in Ilya, they are forced to compete against each other and that forces both of them to make tough choices.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone is a book that follows a boy by the name Harry Potter through his journey into the wizarding world and community. This is the first book in a seven book series, all of which follow the same character as he grows. Harry is an orphan who has been looked after by his aunt and uncle. This family is ruthless to Harry, especially when strange things happen around him. When discovering his heritage, Harry must change his worldview and face challenges no one could ever imagine.
When junior CIA agent Benjamin Ripley receives another unexpected assignment to take down SPYDER in the jungles of South America, he’s forced into another high-stakes mission. However, what starts as a chance to bring the villainous organization once and for all quickly spirals out of control into a struggle for survival. As the mission advances, Ben and his fellow agents have to think on their feet, run for their lives, and crack SPYDER’s secretive plan before it's too late.
Namesake by Adrienne Young is the sequel to Fable. This book continues the story of Fable, a 17 year-old girl who was left on the island of Javal by her father. Fable is able to save up money to seek voyage out of the island with West and his crew. They travel across the Narrows and attempt to survive the challenges that come along their way. Fable learns more about her mother and a family friend Clove, who she thought was dead.
