Asterix: Asterix in Switzerland

Name: Asterix: Asterix in Switzerland
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SKU: 9780752866352
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Album 16

By René Goscinny

Series: Asterix

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Asterix in Switzerland by René Goscinny takes readers on a lively journey as Asterix and Obelix embark on an adventure to locate a rare flower essential for an antidote. Their quest leads them to the land of the Helvetians, where they encounter whimsical characters, cultural parodies, and humorous antics. This entertaining tale is filled with the classic wit and charm typical of the Asterix series.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you love humorous adventures involving clever characters in historical settings. With its vibrant illustrations and witty dialogue, this story blends Roman antics with Swiss culture, making it a delightful addition to any child's library.

Asterix: Asterix in Switzerland

The 16th 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 in Switzerland is the 16th book in the series where Quaestor Vexatius Sinusitus arrives in Gaul to investigate the creative accountancy of Governor Varius Flavus. When the quaestor is poisoned, he turns to Getafix the druid and the other Gauls for help.

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Asterix in Switzerland is celebrated for its exquisite artistry and clever text filled with wordplay, satire, and historical allusions, making it an enjoyable read for audiences of any age according to TIME OUT. As noted by THE TIMES, the series is regarded as a pinnacle of literary achievement, with its compelling portrayal of human life, and its English translations by Anthea Bell and Derek Hockridge being particularly praised for maintaining the series' original charm.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780752866352

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 September 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: 291.0mm

Weight: 240g

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.