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Asterix: Asterix and The Falling Sky

Album 33
By Albert Uderzo
Series: Asterix
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In Asterix and The Falling Sky, the indomitable Gauls face a new challenge when alien visitors, divided into two rival groups, arrive in their village. The story artfully blends distinctive humour with science fiction elements as Asterix and his friends navigate this unexpected and strange occurrence, highlighting their bravery and unity. This unique addition to the series maintains the charm and wit fans adore, while playfully touching on allegorical themes.
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Format: Hardback
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You might enjoy this book if you're a fan of adventurous comic stories featuring a small, indomitable village setting in ancient Gaul. With its humorous take on facing invaders and Albert Uderzo's signature artwork, it provides engaging entertainment for young readers and comic enthusiasts alike.

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Asterix: Asterix and The Falling Sky

The Gauls have only one fear: that the sky may fall on their heads tomorrow. But tomorrow never comes, says Chief Vitalstatistix. Or does it It looks as if it's come at last for Asterix, Obelix and the other villagers. And some surprising new characters fall along with the sky. Our friends soon find themselves in the middle of a space race...

Asterix has sold some 320 million albums around the world - more even than Harry Potter Asterix has been translated into more than 100 languages and dialects There will be a worldwide first printing of 8 million albums for this new Asterix story Worldwide embargo on the story of the new album will create a real event when these things are revealed on 14 October Orion recently completed the relaunch of the entire Asterix series, published in the correct order for the first time, bringing him a whole new generation of fans

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The latest adventure of Asterix, Obelix and friends will appeal to his millions of fans around the world.

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Asterix and The Falling Sky cleverly blends its classic comedic style with graphic elements reminiscent of Flash Gordon, maintaining its familiar format while addressing contemporary themes. Critics appreciate its balance of historical charm with futuristic storytelling, ensuring its lasting appeal. The book's illustrations, beloved characters, and humour are sure to delight new readers, especially children.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780752873015

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 14 October 2005

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orion Children's Books

Illustration: 48

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 219.0mm

Height: 295.0mm

Weight: 444g

Pages: 48

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Albert Uderzo Children's Books Graphic Novels 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. 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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