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Asterix: Asterix Omnibus 11
Asterix and The Actress, Asterix and The Class Act, Asterix and The Falling Sky
Series: Asterix
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See moreA special collectors' edition of three Asterix albums - ASTERIX AND THE ACTRESS, ASTERIX AND THE CLASS ACT and ASTERIX AND THE FALLING SKY - in one volume.
A special collectors' edition of three Asterix albums - ASTERIX AND THE ACTRESS, ASTERIX AND THE CLASS ACT and ASTERIX AND THE FALLING SKY - in one volume.
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In this fabulous edition, the last three Asterix stories are collected in one volume.
In Asterix and The Actress, we see Asterix and Obelix celebrate their joint birthday party back in the Gaulish village – and some surprise guests have been invited!
In Asterix and the Class Act, we learn about the day Asterix and Obelix were born (in the middle of a village fish fight), how Obelix goes back to school, and the bid for the very first Gaulish Olympics.
In Asterix and the Falling Sky, the Gauls’ one fear – that the sky may fall on their heads – looks like it might come true, but our friends soon find themselves in the middle of a space race...
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Asterix: Asterix and The Class Act
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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
The Asterix Omnibus 11 is celebrated for its exceptional artistry and rich wordplay, creating a delightful blend of humour, satire, and historical references that appeal to both young and mature readers. Known for heightening the series' universal appeal, the English translations by Anthea Bell and Derek Hockridge are praised for capturing the essence of the original French texts, enhancing the timeless nature of these works.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781444004267
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 06 October 2011
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Orion Children's Books
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 12.0mm
Width: 216.0mm
Height: 286.0mm
Weight: 684g
Pages: 168
About the Author
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 34 Asterix albums.
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