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Asterix: Asterix and The Magic Carpet
Album 28
Series: Asterix
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Global sales of Asterix outstrip Harry Potter 11,000 websites devoted to Asterix Combined UK sales of the last 5 books more than 2.2 million copies Over 300 million books sold worldwide
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The little Gaulish village where Asterix and Obelix live has just one drawback – its bard is the worst musician in the entire ancient world. When Cacofonix strikes up, his singing sends the sun behind clouds and makes rain begin to fall.
But that's just what they want in the distant Eastern kingdom of Rajah Watzit, where the guru Hoodunnit, with his sidekick Owzat, is threatening to end a terrible drought by sacrificing the lovely Princess Orinjade.
The fakir Watziznehm arrives by flying carpet to ask the Gauls for help and just for once, after many adventures, Cacofonix can feel that his talents are properly appreciated.
Asterix: Asterix and The Magic Carpet is a delightful adventure where humour and bravery come together, showcasing the unique charm of the Gaulish villagers.
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780752847764
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 20 March 2003
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Orion Children's Books
Illustration: 48
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 4.0mm
Width: 215.0mm
Height: 285.0mm
Weight: 236g
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. 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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