Asterix and the Cauldron [Paperback]

Rene Goscinny (Author), Albert Uderzo (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 10 and up | Grade Level: 5 and up | Series: Asterix

A neighboring Gaulish chief asks the people of Asterix’s village to help guard a cauldron full of money from the Romans. But the sneaky chief plans to double-cross everyone. So he steals back the cash just when Asterix is standing sentinel. Can Asterix and Obelix recover the riches?

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Language Notes

Text: English, French (translation) --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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 34 Asterix albums.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 10 and up
  
• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Orion (September 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 075286629X
• ISBN-13: 978-0752866291
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.6 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #328,952 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #23 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Series > Humorous > Asterix

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favorite books in the Asterix series!, January 7, 2000

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This review is from: Asterix and the Cauldron (Asterix (Darguard)) (Paperback)

If you love reading about Asterix and Obelix, then you'll really want to own this one! In it, the two intrepid Gauls need to raise a cauldron full of money after a theft threatens the honor of their village. It's clear that these two lack any kind of business sense, and the druid's magic potion can only do so much in the area of fund-raising! This is a great addition to your Asterix collection!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious Fun with Ancient history !, June 29, 2000

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"timsolo" (Makati Philippines) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Asterix and the Cauldron (Hardcover)

Goscinny and Uderzo outdo themselves in this book, confidently weaving roman history and their story together to form an unbelievably funny parody of ancient Rome. This story sends Asterix and Obelix on a quest to fill their cauldron with sesterii (roman money)...and it's long before the duo realize that earning cash isn't as easy as bashing Romans. One read certainly is not enough for this book; as always with Asterix comics, many of the funniest historical gags are in the sidelines and the little details of each frame. The authors' shameless, tongue-in-cheek humor is priceless...

5.0 out of 5 stars I love this series. Fun with a lot of hidden historical references, August 5, 2011

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This review is from: Asterix and the Cauldron (Paperback)

The whole series is wonderful. I have read them for 30+ years and have even cought my 18 month old starting to read them.