Synopses & Reviews
"Asterix, the hero of more than 30 comic stories...is back...wit, humane insights, and physical antics allow readers to join the fun...has cross-generational appeal..."-"-Booklist
With over 300 million copies sold worldwide, the Asterix books are a global sensation. (They've sold even more than Harry Potter!) Set in 50 BC, these hysterical historical tales follow the adventures of Asterix and his pals in the days of the Roman Empire. Normally, he's concerned about protecting his town from the legionnaires (with the help of a magic potion), but here something else is on his mind: his surprise birthday party! Meanwhile, two old friends are about to turn up again...and they're up to something interesting...There's no gladiator that can match Asterix's power!
Synopsis
With over 300 million copies sold worldwide, the Asterix books are a global sensation. (They've sold even more than Harry Potter!) Set in 50 BC, these hysterical historical tales follow the adventures of Asterix and his pals in the days of the Roman Empire. Normally, he's concerned about protecting his town from the legionnaires (with the help of a magic potion), but here something else is on his mind: his surprise birthday party! Meanwhile, two old friends are about to turn up again...and they're up to something interesting...There's no gladiator that can match Asterix's power!
Synopsis
Set in 50 B.C., these hysterical historical tales follow the adventures of Asterix and his pals in the days of the Roman Empire. Normally, heand#8217;s concerned about protecting his town from the legionnaires (with the help of a magic potion), but here something else is on his mind: his surprise birthday party! Meanwhile, two old friends are about to turn up again...and theyand#8217;re up to something interesting. and#8220;Great for leading high-school students into discussion of history and literary devices.and#8221;and#8212;
Booklist Synopsis
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Synopsis
Rejoice: the long-awaited next Asterix album has finally arrivedand#8212;written and illustrated by a brand-new team! And the hysterical historical character's next epic adventure takes place in Scotland, where he meets the Picts: fearsome warriors whose name literally means and#8220;painted men.and#8221; As always, Asterix's millions of fans will find plenty of fun, action, and humor to delight them.
About the Author
Illustrator Didier Conrad was born in Marseille, France. He moved to America to work for Disney and Dreamworks, andand#160;he designed the characters and storyboard for the 2000 animated film, The Road to El Dorado.and#160;Jean-Yves Ferri lives in the Ariand#232;ge area of southwestern France. Before writing the 35th Asterix album, he worked on the famous series Le Retour and#224; la Terre, as well as the adventures of a police officer named Aimand#233; Lacapelle.