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Asterix: Asterix and The Chieftain's Shield

Album 11
By Rene Goscinny
Series: Asterix
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Asterix: Asterix and The Chieftain's Shield, written by René Goscinny, follows our beloved Gaulish warriors, Asterix and Obelix, on an adventurous quest to retrieve the ancient chieftain's shield. As they travel through Roman-occupied Gaul, they encounter numerous challenges and comical situations, blending history with humour, as they attempt to preserve their village's unyielding spirit. This delightful tale is perfect for children and fans of classic comic storytelling.
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This book may appeal to you if you're fond of ancient adventures brimming with humour, cunning plans, and quirky characters. Dive into the world of Gaul, where our endearing heroes take on the Romans through cleverness, showcasing history with a playful twist. Perfect for young readers who delight in captivating stories laced with wit and charm, it provides a fun-filled romp through historical escapades.

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Asterix: Asterix and The Chieftain's Shield

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

Asterix is the highest-selling book series in the world. Worldwide sales now exceed 307,000,000, outstripping even J K Rowling. Asterix has been translated into over 100 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 and The Chieftain's Shield is Book 11 in the series. The hero Vercingetorix once defeated Julius Caesar near Gergovia in the Arvernian country. Although the tables were turned later at the battle of Alesia, the Gauls remember Gergovia as a glorious victory.

Years later, Caesar plans to parade with Vercingetorix's shield - but where can it be? The Romans and the Gauls race to find it.

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Asterix and The Chieftain's Shield is celebrated for its exquisite artistry and layered storytelling, filled with clever wordplay and cultural allusions. The Asterix series is regarded as a pinnacle of literary achievement, capturing the essence of human experiences, and its English translations are highly praised for their exceptional quality.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780752866253

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 July 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: 3.0mm

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 286.0mm

Weight: 239g

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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