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Asterix: Asterix and The Missing Scroll

Album 36
Series: Asterix
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Asterix: Asterix and The Missing Scroll by Jean-Yves Ferri is an adventure tale in which Asterix and his friends must retrieve a scroll stolen by the Romans that reveals vulnerabilities in Caesar's regime. As they embark on this mission, they must navigate different challenges in their fight against Roman oppression, blending humour, courage, and clever plans in the familiar style of the beloved series.
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You might enjoy this book if you're a fan of witty adventures set in the world of ancient Gaul, filled with humour and vibrant illustrations. It's perfect for children and adults who enjoy clever storytelling with historical twists, featuring beloved characters facing amusing challenges as they outsmart their foes.

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Asterix: Asterix and The Missing Scroll

The long-awaited thirty-sixth comic album featuring Asterix, the Gaul. Following in the footsteps of Goscinny and Uderzo, this album by Ferri and Conrad is a number 3 New York Times bestselling title.

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The latest action-packed adventure from our indomitable Gauls, Asterix and the Griffin, is out now!

Asterix, the Gaul is back for more funny, fast-paced adventure in this cheeky and energetic comic, the New York Times bestselling thirty-sixth Asterix album.

Julius Caesar has finished writing the history of his campaigns in Gaul. His publisher, Libellus Blockbustus, foresees a huge success... but there's a snag. The chapter about Caesar's defeats by the indomitable Gauls of Armorica. Cut it, Blockbustus advises, and everyone will believe that Caesar conquered all Gaul!

Or will they? Newsmonger and activist Confoundtheirpolitix takes the chapter to Asterix's village. Can the Gauls make sure the truth is revealed?

Multi-million selling Asterix is much loved across the world, perfect for children age 7-11 and hilarious for kids and parents alike. Following in the footsteps of Goscinny and Uderzo, the thirty-sixth Asterix album by Ferri and Conrad is a New York Times bestselling title.

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Asterix and The Missing Scroll has been well-received for charming both young and older readers with its enduring appeal. The new creative team continues to uphold the series' legacy, delivering a delightful story, and the translation maintains its wit and energy, thanks to Anthea Bell's skillful touch.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781510100466

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 March 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orion Children's Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Didier Conrad

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 288.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 48

About the Author

Didier Conrad (Illustrator)

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. Jean-Yves Ferri and Didier Conrad began writing and illustrating Asterix in 2013 with ASTERIX AND THE PICTS. There have now been 38 albums.

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