Asterix and the Class Act (Asterix (Orion Hardcover)) [Hardcover]

Albert Uderzo (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 28, 2004 | Age Level: 10 and up | Grade Level: 5 and up | Series: Asterix (Orion Hardcover)

The wait is over: the comic hero from the Roman era who has conquered the world and sold hundreds of millions of copies is back. He's an international phenomenon and a classic.

 

Asterix, everybody's favorite comic character, has returned, this time in a superb collection of 14 short stories. Set in 50 B.C., these hysterical historical tales follow the adventures of the wily Gallic hero and his friends who protect their town from dastardly Roman legionnaires.

 

Go right back to the beginning when Asterix and Obelix were born (in the middle of a village fish fight). Find out how Dogmatix helps the village cockerel win a duel and gets adopted as a Roman mascot. Follow the bidding for the very first Gaulish Olympics, fashion trends in ancient Gaul, and Obelix's adventures under the mistletoe. Fans of Asterix will get to see him as they never have before.

 

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Wit, humane insights, and physical antics allow readers to join the fun...has cross-generational appeal."--Booklist

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
  
• Hardcover: 56 pages
• Publisher: Orion (May 28, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0752860682
• ISBN-13: 978-0752860688
• Product Dimensions: 11.4 x 8.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #899,693 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Short Stories., April 19, 2004

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This review is from: Asterix and the Class Act (Asterix (Orion Hardcover)) (Hardcover)

Let me start off by saying that I am a big Asterix fan. So it should come as no suprise that I loved this book. :) Though this is a First edition 2003 publication, it was originally released in French in 1996.

This book contains fourteen short stories including tales of: The day Asterix and Obleix were born; How Oblix goes back to school; Fashion in Ancient Gaul; How Dogmatix helps the village cockeral win a duel; How Dogmatix is adopted as a Roman mascot; Asterix as you've never seen him before; Obleix'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 more. I especially like seeing Oblix's family tree branching to the modern day. An enjoyable read.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very entertaining collector's item, June 1, 2004

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This review is from: Asterix and the Class Act (Asterix (Orion Hardcover)) (Hardcover)

As an avid Asterix fan since childhood, I am always excited when a new Asterix adventure comes out, although I have to admit since the last one (Asterix and the Actress) this time around I was very apprehensive. I must say, however, I was quite pleasantly surprised. This is a collection of short stories of previously published (and unpublished) ideas. All very entertaining and humorous with the usual signature sharp wit. If you are an Asterix fan and collector of his adventures, you will definitely want this book, it's worth it! if you are unfamiliar with Asterix, this is probably not the best place to start, you are better off getting one of the classic adventures that are being reprinted now.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Short Stories, April 20, 2004

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This review is from: Asterix and the Class Act (Asterix (Orion Hardcover)) (Hardcover)

First I need to start off by saying that I am a big fan of the Asterix series. And I found these stories very entertaining. Though first published in English in 2003. This set of stories was originally published in French in 1996. And was a huge success.

The book contains fourteen tales, including: The day Asterix and Oblix were born; How Oblix goes back to school; Fashion in Ancient Gaul; How Dogmatix helps the village cockerel win a duel; How Dogmatix is adopted as a Roman mascot; Asterix as you have never seen him before; Obelix's adventures under the mistletoe; The bid for the first Gaulish Olympics; The story of the creation of Asterix; The family tree of Obelix; and much more. Pick up this fun and book.