Asterix: Asterix at The Olympic Games

Name: Asterix: Asterix at The Olympic Games
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SKU: 9780752866260
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Album 12

By Rene Goscinny

Series: Asterix

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Asterix: Asterix at The Olympic Games by René Goscinny follows the adventures of Asterix and his friends as they travel to Greece to compete in the Olympic Games. The small Gaulish village aspires to prove their might and skill on this prestigious stage, challenging the Romans and displaying their cleverness and bravery. The story is full of humour and excitement as Asterix and company navigate various obstacles to achieve their goals.
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You might enjoy this book if you love spirited adventures set in the world of ancient Rome and Greece, where humour and clever antics abound. The story follows a small but valiant village of Gauls who embark on an uproarious journey to the Olympic Games, combining clever wit with delightful illustrations. If you appreciate tales with imaginative escapades and light-hearted fun, this children's book is sure to entertain and bring plenty of laughs.

Asterix: Asterix at The Olympic Games

The twelfth 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 at The Olympic Games, also known as Book 12 in the series, takes us to the famous Olympic Games in Athens. Asterix, Obelix, and their friends decide to enter the competition. The competition will be formidable, but our heroes are determined they will find a way to win.

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Asterix at The Olympic Games by René Goscinny is highly regarded for its clever satire and humorous take on the ancient Olympic Games. It is particularly praised by The Times for its brilliant wit.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780752866260

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 22 July 2004

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: 10.0mm

Width: 224.0mm

Height: 295.0mm

Weight: 458g

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.