Asterix and Cleopatra (Bk. 6) (Paperback)

~ (Author), Albert Uderzo (Illustrator)

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To impress Julius Caesar, Queen Cleopatra promises to build the Roman Emperor a magnificent palace in just three months. Of course, Asterix has to get involved. By the time his feisty group from Gaul have finished, they’ve outwitted the Roman army, too.

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

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Product Details Reading level: Young Adult Paperback: 48 pages Publisher: Orion; Revised edition (September 1, 2004) Language: English ISBN-10: 0752866079 ISBN-13: 978-0752866079 Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.9 x 0.2 inches Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #37,687 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books) Popular in this category: (What's this?) #17 in  Books > Children's Books > Series > Humorous > Asterix This is item 6 in The Adventures of Asterix Series.

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 12 of 13 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars My first and so far favorite Asterix, April 27, 2000 By A Customer This review is from: Asterix and Cleopatra (Adventures of Asterix) (Paperback) I stumbled upon Asterix and Cleopatra in India in '91. Prior to this I had never heard of it. Asterix was never all that popular in the U.S. but it's odd that I had never heard a single thing about it. Anyway, it means many Americans are missing out on some great fun. Asterix is an stunningly well-drawn Belgian comic (check out the meticulous brush lines and level of detail in the backgrounds) that is clever, amusing and sometimes laugh out loud funny. Whatever it is, it's always fun, even if the jokes fall flat. Asterix and Cleopatra is arguable the best of the lot, at least of the ones I've read so far, which is quite a few. One thing I don't like is the way the American covers are printed. I mean it would be nice if they allotted more space for the artwork. 5 of 5 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Oh, That Nose!, September 28, 2005 By  Bu-chan (Aotearoa) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    In this Egyptian adventure, Asterix travels to Egypt to help a hapless architect design and complete a massive palace that Cleopatra is building for Caesar. Of course, it is part of a bet, and the Romans want to stop it, as well as a rival architect with his own plans and goals. If you have ever wondered why the Sphinx has no nose, this is a must read. It is a fantastic story and one that remains as a favourite. One nice touch was the Egyptians speaking in hieroglyphics, which make for entertainment. I was interested in this small detail, among the usual laughs that Asterix and friends provide. Any fan of Asterix would love this story, and I recommend it without reservation. 4 of 4 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Truly a nose - I mean story - of legendary proportions!!!, February 23, 2006 By  Film Fatale - See all my reviews This is by far my favorite of all the Asterix and Obelix stories. Goscinny is truly in his prime here. It's all there: the frustrated, abused bard, the shipwrecked pirates and of course, the nose of Cleopatra (a nose whose beauty is unsurpassed). As an added bonus, we finally get to see how the Sphinx lost its nose (and where it was rather conspicuously buried). Just for that, this thing is worth it!		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic! I loved these books as a kid and now my 10 year old son loves them as well! Published 26 days ago by Edward Fielding 1.0 out of 5 stars Watch out... The story is completely entertaining. The one-star rating is for the less than flattering drawing of African characters - think early Bugs Bunny. Read more Published 9 months ago by C. Dickerson 5.0 out of 5 stars Funny Asterix has a timeless appeal. Terrific stories, spectacular illustrations, extraordinary puns, charming characters, clever gags...i'm running out of adjectives here. Read more Published 11 months ago by Sandhya Surapaneni 4.0 out of 5 stars Funny History I love the quotations and implied humor. This is definitely a great series. Published on May 12, 2007 by K. Ferguson 3.0 out of 5 stars One of the more amusing early works. Rene Goscinny, Asterix and Cleopatra (Orion, 1969) Cleopatra makes a bet with Caesar that she can build him a monument in "decadent" Egypt within thirty days, and... Read more Published on February 27, 2007 by Robert P. Beveridge 5.0 out of 5 stars Magic Potion... Queen Cleopatra has been challenged by Julius Caesar. Queen Cleopatra challenges Edifis. They've got three months to build Julius an Egyptian estate. Read more Published on February 27, 2007 by Wobu Zhidao II 4.0 out of 5 stars asterix and company visit egypt!!!!! an unfogetable adventure in egypt!!! the level of humor and suspense kept me going... one of my top 5 favourite asterix adventures.... Published on December 15, 2004 by El Zahrul 3.0 out of 5 stars Cleopatra with the Gauls This is one of the earlier works in the Asterix series. Fans will notice that the art and the renderings of our favorite characters are somewhat simpler than the style later... Read more Published on June 29, 2000 by timsolo 4.0 out of 5 stars A fine book, but cheaply made The paperback edition of this book fell apart in my hands -- and on the first reading, no less. The replacement copy did the same thing. Read more Published on January 14, 2000 5.0 out of 5 stars It's René Goscinny, and not René de Goscinny. Great Album, funny, with wonderful art and it's instructive !... You can read all the Asterix by Goscinny and Uderzo, they are all perfect. Read more Published on October 24, 1999 Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Reading level: Young Adult
  
• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Orion; Revised edition (September 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0752866079
• ISBN-13: 978-0752866079
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.9 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #37,687 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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• This is item 6 in The Adventures of Asterix Series.

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My first and so far favorite Asterix, April 27, 2000

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This review is from: Asterix and Cleopatra (Adventures of Asterix) (Paperback)

I stumbled upon Asterix and Cleopatra in India in '91. Prior to this I had never heard of it. Asterix was never all that popular in the U.S. but it's odd that I had never heard a single thing about it. Anyway, it means many Americans are missing out on some great fun. Asterix is an stunningly well-drawn Belgian comic (check out the meticulous brush lines and level of detail in the backgrounds) that is clever, amusing and sometimes laugh out loud funny. Whatever it is, it's always fun, even if the jokes fall flat. Asterix and Cleopatra is arguable the best of the lot, at least of the ones I've read so far, which is quite a few. One thing I don't like is the way the American covers are printed. I mean it would be nice if they allotted more space for the artwork.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Oh, That Nose!, September 28, 2005

By	Bu-chan (Aotearoa) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

In this Egyptian adventure, Asterix travels to Egypt to help a hapless architect design and complete a massive palace that Cleopatra is building for Caesar. Of course, it is part of a bet, and the Romans want to stop it, as well as a rival architect with his own plans and goals.

If you have ever wondered why the Sphinx has no nose, this is a must read. It is a fantastic story and one that remains as a favourite.

One nice touch was the Egyptians speaking in hieroglyphics, which make for entertainment. I was interested in this small detail, among the usual laughs that Asterix and friends provide.

Any fan of Asterix would love this story, and I recommend it without reservation.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Truly a nose - I mean story - of legendary proportions!!!, February 23, 2006

By	Film Fatale - See all my reviews

This is by far my favorite of all the Asterix and Obelix stories. Goscinny is truly in his prime here. It's all there: the frustrated, abused bard, the shipwrecked pirates and of course, the nose of Cleopatra (a nose whose beauty is unsurpassed). As an added bonus, we finally get to see how the Sphinx lost its nose (and where it was rather conspicuously buried). Just for that, this thing is worth it!