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Asterix: Asterix and The Secret Weapon

Album 29
By Albert Uderzo
Series: Asterix
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Asterix: Asterix and The Secret Weapon by Albert Uderzo is a delightful adventure set in the iconic Gaulish village, where Asterix and his friends face a new challenge with the arrival of a Roman secret weapon. The story cleverly uses humour and wit as Asterix and his fellow villagers rally to outsmart their adversaries, all while exploring themes of unity and cleverness. Children and fans of the series will enjoy the entertaining narrative and vibrant illustrations.
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You might enjoy this book if you love stories packed with humour, clever wordplay, and vibrant illustrations. It's perfect for those who enjoy tales of adventure and wit, following the humorous escapades of beloved characters in a whimsical, ancient world setting.

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Asterix: Asterix and The Secret Weapon

More capers from Asterix and Obelix and the Citizens of Gaul.

Special re-release to follow the first new Asterix adventure for 5 years Global sales of Asterix outstrip Harry Potter 11,000 websites devoted to Asterix Combined UK sales of the last 5 books - 2.2 million copies Over 300 million books sold worldwide

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A woman bard is unheard-of in Ancient Gaul. However, when the mothers in Asterix and The Secret Weapon's little village decide that besides being a terrible musician, Cacofonix, the local bard and school-teacher, is not educating their children properly, it's Bravura they call in.

The men of the village are horrified at first, but Bravura proves a useful ally in countering Julius Caesar's secret weapon. The Roman leader has sent in a troop of female legionaries, relying on the chivalrous Gauls not to fight women. But Bravura has no such scruples, and together with Asterix thinks up a good idea.

Even Cacofonix's music comes into its own...

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Asterix and The Secret Weapon by Albert Uderzo generally receives mixed reviews. Readers often appreciate the familiar humour and clever wordplay that characterise the Asterix series, yet some feel it lacks the fresh energy of earlier instalments. The story introduces themes of feminism, which are handled with varying levels of success according to different opinions. Fans of the series tend to enjoy the continuity and revisit of beloved characters.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780752847771

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 April 2003

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orion Children's Books

Illustration: 48

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 209.0mm

Height: 294.0mm

Weight: 238g

Pages: 48

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About the Author

Rene Goscinny was born in Paris in 1926, and spent most of his childhood in Argentina, before eventually moving to Paris in 1951. He died in 1977. Albert Uderzo was born in 1927 in a small village in Marne, France. He met Rene Goscinny in 1951 and on 29 October 1959 their most famous creation, Asterix, made his first appearance on page 20 of Pilote. Asterix the Gaul, their first album, was published in 1961 and there have now been 33 Asterix albums. Rene Goscinny was born in Paris in 1926, and spent most of his childhood in Argentina, before eventually moving to Paris in 1951. He died in 1977.

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