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Asterix: Asterix and The Golden Sickle

Album 2
By René Goscinny
Series: Asterix
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Asterix: Asterix and The Golden Sickle follows the adventures of Asterix and his friend Obelix as they set out on a journey to Lutetia (modern-day Paris) to find a new golden sickle. The pair need it to replace the broken one used by their druid, Getafix, for potion-making. Their quest is filled with humour, cleverness, and the usual Roman antics that make the Asterix series so beloved by children.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you love humorous stories filled with adventure and delightful illustrations. Set in a world of ancient Gaul, it follows the beloved character Asterix and his trusty companion as they embark on a whimsical quest to find a crucial magical item. It's perfect for children and those young at heart who appreciate clever narratives and charming artwork.

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Asterix: Asterix and The Golden Sickle

The second album chronicling the much-loved adventures of Asterix and friends.

Asterix is the highest-selling book series in the world. Worldwide sales now exceed 320,000,000, outstripping even J K Rowling. Asterix has been translated into 107 languages and dialects. 11,000 web sites devoted to Asterix. Combined UK sales of the last 5 books - 2.2 million copies.

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Gaul was divided into three parts. No, four parts—for one small village of indomitable Gauls still held out against the Roman invaders.

Asterix and The Golden Sickle is the second book in the delightful series by René Goscinny. In this adventure, Getafix has broken his golden sickle, so Asterix and Obelix embark on a journey to Lutetia to purchase a new one.

Unfortunately, the sicklesmith, who happens to be a cousin of Obelix's, has mysteriously gone missing...

Series: Asterix

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Asterix and The Golden Sickle is lauded for its exceptional artistry and intricate wordplay, merging satire and historical references in a way that appeals to both children and adults. The translation by Anthea Bell and Derek Hockridge is highly praised, elevating the book to a cherished status globally, particularly in English, where it captures the essence of the original French text.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780752866130

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 April 2005

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orion Children's Books

Illustration: 48

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Albert Uderzo
  • Illustrated by Albert Uderzo
  • Illustrated by Albert Uderzo

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 201.0mm

Height: 287.0mm

Weight: 241g

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. 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.

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