Asterix and Obelix All at Sea (Asterix Adventure) [Paperback]

Albert Uderzo (Author)

Book Description

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

In ancient Rome, the slaves are rebelling—and they’ve even stolen Julius Caesar’s own warship, the finest in the Roman navy. Under the heroic leadership of Spartakis, the former galley slaves make for the small town where Caesar’s old enemies Asterix and Obelix live. Now everyone must sail to the wonderful continent of Atlantis to find a cure. But, the Romans are on the ocean blue, too...and the battles are about to come fast and furiously.

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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. 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.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 10 and up
  
• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Orion (May 28, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0752847783
• ISBN-13: 978-0752847788
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.6 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #720,049 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #71 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > History & Historical Fiction > Fiction > Ancient Civilizations

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11 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars It was OK, but not particularly great..., March 8, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Asterix and Obelix All at Sea (The Adventures of Asterix) (Paperback)

Goscinny & Uderzo were an excellent TEAM, and with one of them gone, it's noticeable that the Asterix series isn't quite the same. This wasn't a bad book, but I could tell that the writing has fallen off a notch. Those who have read several of the earlier books will notice this. Still, it's not like I hated this book. The illustrations remain as good as ever.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Addition to the Series, February 16, 2001

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Crismus Bonus (Messilia, Galia Narbonensis) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Asterix and Obelix All at Sea (The Adventures of Asterix) (Paperback)

I have heard many bad things about this one, but as an avid fan of Asterix and other works of Uderzo (Iznogud, Umpah Pah, ...), I think this is a great story. The art work is superb, Uderzo certainly gets better with each story. The plot is funny, and Spartakis is great! I have some problems with it though, the adventure seems too much for 48 pages. Seems like at times, Uderzo has had to leave the adventure without getting it anywhere. Spartakis and his band could have been given a greater role than just the cab ride from the Armorian Coast to Atlantis!

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars The time is coming for Uderzo to lay down his pen..., November 14, 2002

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Gary Selikow (Great Kush) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Asterix and Obelix All at Sea (Asterix Adventure) (Paperback)

First published in both French and English in 1996.

Considering that Uderzo did write two excellent ones by himself-Asterix and the Black Gold, and Asterix and the Magic Carpet- this is not the best Asterix book.
No doubt, Uderzo has explored some new themes, but the idea of Obelix turning into granite, and then reverting to childhood is laying it on a bit thick-come on!
To bring the great figure, Spartacus into the equation was a good idea, and I quite liked Atlantis, with the cute little angel-children and the flying cows.
So certainly add it to your Asterix collection, but I think the time is coming soon when Uderzo should lay down his Asterix pen, and let this great series come to completion!