Asterix: Asterix in Britain

Name: Asterix: Asterix in Britain
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SKU: 9780752866192
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Album 8

By Rene Goscinny

Series: Asterix

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In Asterix in Britain by Rene Goscinny, the indomitable Gaul, Asterix, and his loyal companion, Obelix, travel to Roman-occupied Britain to assist their British cousin, Anticlimax. Facing the Roman legions, the duo must outwit the invaders to bring a much-needed supply of magic potion to aid in the resistance. With humour and clever strategies, they embark on an adventurous quest marked by cultural quirks and comical challenges.
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You might enjoy this delightful adventure if you have a fondness for humorous tales packed with clever wordplay and quirky characters. The story takes you on a journey with a band of Gauls known for their wit, strength, and amusing escapades, making it a charming read for both children and adults who appreciate a good comedic twist.

Asterix: Asterix in Britain

The eighth album chronicling the adventures of Asterix and friends.

Asterix is the highest-selling book series in the world. Worldwide sales now exceed 320,000,000, outstripping even J K Rowling. Asterix has been translated into 107 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 in Britain is the eighth book in the series. The Romans have invaded Britain, but one village still holds out against them. At the request of his British cousin Anticlimax, Asterix, along with Obelix, sets off to help with a barrel full of magic potion.

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Asterix in Britain is praised as a classic comic series that continues to entertain children with its humour, proving that children's literature goes beyond just prose, according to Time Out. Despite being over 50 years old, The Week Junior finds it still retains its comedic charm.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780752866192

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 May 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: 6.0mm

Width: 218.0mm

Height: 290.0mm

Weight: 237g

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.