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Asterix: Asterix The Gaul
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Series: Asterix
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See moreGaul was divided into three parts. No, four parts - for one small village of indomitable Gauls still held out against the Roman invaders. When Getafix is kidnapped by the Romans, Asterix penetrates their camp to rescue him with hair-raising results...Book 1 in the bestselling series.www.asterix.net.au
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 The Gaul (Book 1)
When Getafix is kidnapped by the Romans, Asterix penetrates their camp to rescue him with hair-raising results...
Series: Asterix
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Asterix: Where's Asterix?
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Asterix: Asterix and The Chieftain's Daughter
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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
Asterix the Gaul is celebrated for its masterful translation, which expertly adapts the original's humour and references to charm English readers. The book's exquisite artwork and layered text, filled with wordplay, satire, and historical allusions, make it appealing to audiences of all ages. Its enduring appeal is highlighted by its clever integration of Latin quips and Roman history intertwined with entertaining puns.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780752866055
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 21 April 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: 217.0mm
Height: 291.0mm
Weight: 241g
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.
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Asterix: Asterix and The Laurel Wreath
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