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Asterix: Asterix The Gaul

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Series: Asterix
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Asterix: Asterix The Gaul is a comic book set in the year 50 BC, where all of Gaul is occupied by the Romans, except for one small village. This village is home to Asterix and his fellow villagers who resist Roman occupation thanks to a special magic potion that gives them superhuman strength. The tale follows Asterix as he outwits the Romans, showcasing his cleverness and strength in this humorous and charming story.
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You might enjoy this if you love witty storytelling and vibrant illustrations. Set during the time of the Roman Empire, it follows the adventures of a clever Gaulish warrior and his friends resisting Roman occupation with humour and cleverness. It's perfect for children and adults who appreciate a blend of history and humour.

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Asterix: Asterix The Gaul

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

When Getafix is kidnapped by the Romans, Asterix penetrates their camp to rescue him with hair-raising results...

Book 1 in the bestselling series.

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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: Asterix The Gaul (Book 1)

When Getafix is kidnapped by the Romans, Asterix penetrates their camp to rescue him with hair-raising results...

Series: Asterix

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Asterix the Gaul is celebrated for its masterful translation, which expertly adapts the original's humour and references to charm English readers. The book's exquisite artwork and layered text, filled with wordplay, satire, and historical allusions, make it appealing to audiences of all ages. Its enduring appeal is highlighted by its clever integration of Latin quips and Roman history intertwined with entertaining puns.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780752866055

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: 6.0mm

Width: 217.0mm

Height: 291.0mm

Weight: 241g

Pages: 48

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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