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Asterix: Asterix and The Vikings

The Book of the Film
By René Goscinny
Series: Asterix
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Asterix: Asterix and The Vikings by René Goscinny follows the brave Gauls as they encounter a group of fierce Vikings. In their quest to discover what fear is, the Vikings kidnap a timid Gaul. With the help of the cunning Asterix and his strong companion Obelix, they embark on a humorous and adventurous mission to rescue him and outwit the Vikings. It's a fun-filled story filled with clever antics and cultural clashes.
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Discover the enchanting adventures of Asterix and his friends as they creatively outsmart invading Vikings. You might enjoy this book if you love witty humour, engaging illustrations, and tales of clever bravery, all set in a whimsical ancient world. Perfect for young readers who enjoy a blend of history and fantasy with a comedic twist!

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A superb tie-in book to the cartoon box office smash hit, Asterix and the Vikings

Over 330 million copies of Asterix books have been sold around the world The film Asterix and the Vikings is based on the story of Asterix and the Normans Asterix and the Vikings has been screened around the world, and has an all-star cast reading the voices, as well as a theme tune sung by Celine Dion The DVD of the film was released in March 2007 in the UK A 16-page supplement to the book reveals much about the making of the film that will fascinate all fans

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When the Vikings kidnap Justforkix, the timid but very trendy son of one of Chief Vitalstatistix's closest and most powerful friends, believing he has the key to the secret of the magic potion, Asterix and Obelix are sent on one of their most dangerous missions.

They must voyage north to the Vikings' home territory and rescue Justforkix before the Vikings find out he is not who they think he is and make him pay the price. Meanwhile, the fact that the Vikings' chief's daughter, Abba, has fallen for Justforkix only makes matters more complicated...

Asterix and The Vikings is a thrilling adventure full of humour and unexpected twists, showcasing the courage and cleverness of our favourite Gaulish heroes.

Series: Asterix

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780752888767

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 September 2007

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orion Children's Books

Contributors:

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

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 212.0mm

Height: 286.0mm

Weight: 333g

Pages: 72

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Children's Books Graphic Novels René Goscinny Series: Asterix

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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