Asterix and the Goths [Hardcover]

Rene Goscinny (Author), Albert Uderzo (Illustrator)

Book Description

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

Whoops, it’s happened again: Getaflix has been kidnapped, this time by a raiding band of Goths. So it’s onward and into Germania for Asterix and Getaflix. But in the process of saving their druid, the two Gauls set off a whole series of tribal wars.

Editorial Reviews

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: 48 pages
• Publisher: Orion (September 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0752866141
• ISBN-13: 978-0752866147
• Product Dimensions: 11.6 x 8.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #210,880 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gauls, Goths and Germania..., June 26, 2000

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Angelo Akrobrat "akrobrat" (Fayetteville, AR USA) - See all my reviews

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

What do you get when you kidnap a Gaulish druid? A bloody hard pounding. And you can be sure that Asterix and Obelix will be laying them out in style. In this highly amusing tale from Uderzo and Goscinny, the druid, Getafix, is kidnapped by Goths who want the formula to the magic potion. Unfortunately for them, they underestimate the Gauls' code of loyalty. Asterix, the little, Roman terrorizer, and Obelix, the huge menhir carrier, take off to Germania, disguised as Romans, to teach the Goths a lesson or two in manners. One bout leads to another and the Romans, Goths and Gauls find themselves in hilarious situations! Your European history might come in a little handy for this entertaining one, but if you didn't take good notes in school, don't fret because you'd smile just as wide... A truly delightful romp for all ages!

Most Asterix titles are aimed at a teen/adult audience and they cleverly integrate many historical events in to their plots. There is also a deeper satirical presence throughout these books, and for that reason I feel that children under the age of 12 or so would not quite appreciate the humor. The violence is more along the lines of black eyes, dented armor and missing teeth, and hence should not worry a parent too much.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Axterix vs. a nation of goosestepping morons, November 15, 2002

A Kid's Review

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

Getafix(in other Asterix books Magigimmix), the village druid, is captured by a cohort of Visigoths("Why the past tense?")on his way home from the annual Druid Conference. His friends, Asterix and Obelix, embark on a journey to save their buddy. The Romans, in their typical bullheadedness, muddle things up in their search for the Goths.
This is a story filled with wit, hilarious names, funny wordplay, and nice artwork. Notice the Goths' WW1 style helmets.
This book was made when computers were not, and the color is done by hand. However, there are many uncolored spots in the book, hence the 4 stars.
I love this book. I recommend it to anyone.

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars ASTERIX AND THE GOTHS, August 31, 2000

By A Customer

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

Yet another wonderfull asterix book for you all to read they are amazing books and i strongly reccomend them to all ages.This book was great a really good story line...very witty and amusing