Asterix: Asterix in Switzerland

Name: Asterix: Asterix in Switzerland
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780752866345
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Album 16

By Rene Goscinny

Series: Asterix

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Asterix in Switzerland is a humorous adventure where Asterix and his trusty friend Obelix travel to Helvetia, known today as Switzerland, on a quest to find a rare flower. Their mission is to help cure Rome's corrupt Governor-General who has mysteriously fallen ill, all while navigating the challenges of Roman soldiers and the local customs of the Helvetians. With plenty of comedic moments, the story is a delightful mix of history and fun tailored for young readers.
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You might enjoy this humorous adventure if you love following the indomitable Gauls and their creative antics against the Roman empire. It's a delightful tale filled with clever jokes, colourful illustrations, and engaging characters, perfect for both young readers and nostalgic adults.

Asterix: Asterix in Switzerland

Quaestor Vexatius Sinustitis, who is about to expose the Roman governor's creative accountancy, has been poisoned. Can Getafix brew an antidote Only if Asterix and Obelix find a certain flower for the druid's potion in Helvetia. What with bank safes, cuckoo hourglasses, yodelling and holes in the cheese, they're soon on a real Helvetian roll.

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 Switzerland, Book 16 in the series, tells the story of Quaestor Vexatius Sinusitus, who arrives in Gaul to investigate the creative accountancy of Governor Varius Flavus. When the quaestor is poisoned, he seeks help from Getafix the druid and the other Gauls.

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Asterix in Switzerland by René Goscinny is celebrated for its exceptional artistry and intricate wordplay, weaving layers of satire, historical references, and political allusions. The book has been praised for capturing the essence of human life and is regarded as a significant achievement in literature, with the English translation by Anthea Bell and Derek Hockridge being particularly lauded for enhancing its timeless appeal.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780752866345

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 21 October 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: 11.0mm

Width: 219.0mm

Height: 292.0mm

Weight: 460g

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.