Asterix: Asterix in Spain

Name: Asterix: Asterix in Spain
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780752866307
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Album 14

By Rene Goscinny

Series: Asterix

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Summary

Asterix: Asterix in Spain follows the beloved Gaulish hero Asterix as he embarks on an adventure to return a kidnapped Spanish chieftain's son to his homeland. The story is set against the backdrop of Roman-occupied Gaul, where Asterix, alongside his friends Obelix and Dogmatix, encounters various challenges, comedic mishaps, and cultural misunderstandings as they attempt to outwit the Romans. This engaging tale mixes humour and historical references, making it a delightful read for children.
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You might enjoy this book if you love following the hilarious and adventurous escapades of brave Gauls as they navigate a new challenge in a foreign land. With clever wit and vibrant illustrations, it captures the cultural quirks and historical satire that fans adore, making it a delightful read for children and the young at heart.

Asterix: Asterix in Spain

The 14th album chronicling the much-loved 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 Spain is the 14th book in the series. When the Romans take Chief Huevos y Bacon's son hostage, they get more than they bargained for. Little Pepe proves a terrible handful. Asterix and Obelix rescue him and set out to return him to his father.

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Asterix in Spain is celebrated for its exceptional artistry and clever text, rich with wordplay, satire, and historical and political references. Reviewers highlight the universality and timeless appeal of the Asterix series, underscoring the skill of translators Anthea Bell and Derek Hockridge in making the humour and brilliance of the original French accessible to English readers.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780752866307

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 09 September 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: 220.0mm

Height: 296.0mm

Weight: 448g

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.