"The book, of course, needs to be taken in its historical context. It was written many, many years ago," Huthnance said.
"We have now moved that book into the graphic novels section of our store, which is an adult area.
"So customers can still purchase the book, but it is now no longer in the children's section."
Tintin in the Congo is the second in a series of 23 by the Belgian author and illustrator Herge.
The tale of boy reporter's trip with his dog Snowy to what was then the Belgian Congo is seen as controversial by some because of its depiction of colonialism and alleged racism. © 2007 Australian Broadcasting Corporation
