Asterix and The Falling Sky

Author: Albert Uderzo
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1444013408
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52

Book Description
The Gauls have only one fear: that the sky may fall on their heads tomorrow. But tomorrow never comes, says Chief Vitalstatistix. Or does it? It looks as if it's come at last for Asterix, Obelix and the other villagers. And some surprising new characters fall along with the sky. Our friends soon find themselves in the middle of a space race...

Asterix Omnibus 9

Author: Rene Goscinny
Publisher: Asterix
ISBN: 9781444009675
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This special collector's edition features books 25 to 27 in one fabulous volume. In ASTERIX AND THE GREAT DIVIDE, can Asterix, Obelix and Getafix ensure a happy ending for star-crossed lovers Melodrama and Histrionix, whose fathers are rival chieftains? Watch out for some interesting new magic potions... Asterix and Obelix must go prospecting in the Middle East in ASTERIX AND THE BLACK GOLD. Can they outwit the Roman secret agent Dubbelosix and his amazing folding chariot? In ASTERIX AND SON, who can have dumped a baby outside Asterix's hut? Why are the Romans after the baby - and just what plot is the treacherous Brutus hatching against Julius Caesar? There is no better way to enjoy the antics of our indomitable hero and his friends.

Asterix Omnibus Vol. 5

Author: René Goscinny
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1545808279
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 155

Book Description
In “Asterix and the Cauldron,” when a local Gaulish chief wants a cauldron full of money kept out of Roman hands, he entrusts Asterix to guard the loot. When the cash disappears, Asterix and Obelix must find a way to make money… fast! “Asterix in Spain” features our Gaulish hero heading to the Iberian peninsula to rescue the Gran Chen Huevos y Bacon’s son. But with the return of the Chief’s son to Hispania, comes a culture shock for Asterix and friends. Could Cacofonix the Bard finally find a culture that enjoys his awful singing? “Asterix and the Roman Agent,” starts when rumors are spread that Asterix leaked the recipe for the power potion to Rome Asterix must find who started these terrible rumors. These three classic graphic novels are newly translated for an American audience. Includes a new afterword by Alexander Simmons providing historical and cultural context for Asterix, both in 50 B.C. and in the time the classic comics were made addressing various racial depictions

Asterix Omnibus 3

Author: Rene Uderzo
Publisher: Asterix
ISBN: 9781444004274
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
In this special collectors' edition, books seven to nine are brought together in one fabulous volume. In ASTERIX AND THE BIG FIGHT, Chief Cassius Ceramix has gone over to the Roman enemy. The fight for control of the village between Vitalstatistix and his rival is bound to be a knockout. Asterix and Obelix help one little ancient British village hold out against the Roman invaders in ASTERIX IN BRITAIN. Our heroes must face fog, rain, warm beer and boiled boar with mint sauce. In ASTERIX AND THE NORMANS, can Asterix and his friends teach the Normans the meaning of fear? There is no better way to enjoy the antics of our indomitable hero and his friends.

Asterix and The Vikings

Author: René Goscinny
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1444013424
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 70

Book Description
When the Vikings kidnap Justforkix, the timid but very trendy son of one of Chief Vitalstatistix' closest and most powerful friends, believing he has the key to the secret of the magic potion, Asterix and Obelix are sent on one of their most dangerous missions. For they must voyage north to the Vikings' home territory and rescue Justforkix, before the Vikings find out he is not who they think he is, and make him pay the price. Meanwhile, the fact that the Vikings' chief's daughter, Abba, has fallen for Justforkix only makes matters more complicated...

Asterix and the Class Act

Author: René Goscinny
Publisher: Asterix
ISBN: 9780752866406
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 56

Book Description
Vintage Asterx! 14 new stories including tales of: The day Asterix and Obelix were born (in the middle of a village fish fight); How Obelix goes back to school; Fashion in Ancient Gaul; How Dogamatirx helps the village cockerel win a duel; And how he is adopted as a Roman mascot; Asterix as you've never seen him before; Obelix's adventures under the mistletoe; The bid for the very first Gaulish Olympics; The birth of an idea - the story of the creation of Asterix; And much, much more.

Asterix omnibus

Author: René Goscinny
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781409101345
Category : Children's stories, French
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description

Asterix Omnibus 7

Author: Rene Goscinny
Publisher: Asterix
ISBN: 9781444008364
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
In this special collector's edition, books 19 to 21 are brought together in one fabulous volume. In ASTERIX AND THE SOOTHSAYER, a sinister figure arrives in the Gaulish village. Prolix claims to be a soothsayer and the villagers believe every word he says, but Asterix isn't convinced... In ASTERIX IN CORSICA, the Corsican chieftain, Boneywasawarriorwayayix, needs Asterix and Obelix's help to foil the evil designs of Praetor Perfidius and oppose Julius Caesar's army. In ASTERIX AND CAESAR'S GIFT, Legionary Tremensdelirius gets the title deeds to the Gaulish village as a bonus - then swaps them with tavern landlord Orthopaedix for a drink. But Asterix and his friends aren't keen to hand over their village!

Where's Asterix?

Author: Rene Goscinny
Publisher: Asterix
ISBN: 9781444005547
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A fun and funny volume full of hilarious scenes featuring Asterix and his friends in a range of different escapades! Younger readers are sure to have fun searching for Asterix amidst the chaos.

Asterix: Asterix and the Griffin

Author: Jean-Yves Ferri
Publisher: Sphere
ISBN: 9780751584714
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Be the first to read the next action-packed adventure from the indomitable Gauls by pre-ordering now! Follow Asterix and Obelix as they set out on their 39th adventure on a long journey in search of a strange and terrifying creature. Half-eagle, half-lion, and idolised and feared by ancient peoples, this creature is the griffin. How will Asterix, Obelix, Dogamatix, along with the Druid Getafix, get drawn into the epic, perilous quest to find this fantastical animal? Find out in the next instalment of this multi-million bestselling series.