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Asterix: Asterix The Legionary

Album 10
Series: Asterix
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Asterix: Asterix The Legionary by Rene Goscinny is a humorous adventure where Asterix and Obelix volunteer to join the Roman army. They embark on a quest to rescue a lovesick friend and encounter a variety of characters and comedic situations while navigating Roman legion life. Their quick wit and strength are put to the test in this fun and entertaining story for children.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you love adventurous tales filled with humour and clever antics. It follows a brave and witty warrior as he embarks on a mission with his loyal friend to rescue a loved one, encountering a cast of colourful characters along the way. Perfect for those who appreciate a blend of history, imagination, and laughter in a children's adventure story.

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Asterix: Asterix The Legionary

The tenth 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: Asterix The Legionary is the tenth book in the series. In this adventure, Asterix and Obelix enlist in the Roman army to rescue Tragicomix, the forcibly conscripted fiancé of the beautiful Panacea.

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The story is often highlighted as one of the standout entries in the Asterix series, praised for its brilliant comedy and timeless appeal. It's frequently described as a masterclass in combining humour and adventure, capturing the essence of Asterix and Obelix's antics.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780752866215

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 June 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: 8.0mm

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 286.0mm

Weight: 240g

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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