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The Romans have invaded Britain, but one village still holds out. Asterix and Obelix come to help, with a barrel of magic potion in hand. But to deliver the precious brew, the Gaulish heroes must face fog, rain, bad food, warm beer, and the Roman too.
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  • Reading level: Young Adult
  • Hardcover: 48 pages
  • Publisher: Orion (September 1, 2004)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0752866184
  • ISBN-13: 978-0752866185
  • Product Dimensions: 11.4 x 8.8 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #101,691 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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31 of 32 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Very poor translation, July 17, 1998
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This review is from: Asterix in Britain (Adventures of Asterix) (Paperback)
Thinking that I was buying an Anthea Bell and Derek Hockridge translation, I was in for a disappointment. Thought the translation is adequate, the humor is lost. If you can buy a British version of this comic(or any other Asterix for that matter), do so by all means. In the Brit version Bell and Hockridge do a superb job of translating (and punning) and have enough literary and contemporary references to keep even grown ups amused. This American version like it says, IS strictly for 9-12 year olds.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars TERRIBLE translation, May 9, 2001
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I agree with the reviews above-the translation in this one is horrible. The name changes are universally poor, the jokes have been forcibly removed, and it feels like a skeleton of the original. Getafix will always be Getafix, Vitalstatistix the same. Beg or plead for an earlier English translation, it would be worth twice what you pay for this one.
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3.0 out of 5 stars I agree with the reader from Dallas., April 28, 2000
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Not only is the translation disappointing, the key characters around Asterix and Obelix have "NEW" names! (example - Druid Getafix's name is 'Magigimix' in this book! ). However the illustration is exactly as the original. I found 2 more books with the same translation problem - Asterix and the Great Crossing and the Olympic games (both paperback). If you are serious fan do not buy these books.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Funny
*This review may have spoilers*
This is one of my favorites because it involves the discovery of my favorite beverage. Have you already guessed it? Read more
Published 11 months ago by Sandhya Surapaneni

5.0 out of 5 stars can't go wrong with it
The book was smaller than I expected(after all, a movie was made that was based on it), but, after all, it is a comic book and there is plenty of content in it(a picture is worth... Read more
Published 19 months ago by ManWithGoodTasteSays:

4.0 out of 5 stars Graphic SF Reader
The Romans turn elsewhere for some invasion fun, Britain. These leaves Obelix very bored. Things perk up when Anticlimax, Asterix's British cousin, comes to visit. Read more
Published on September 3, 2007 by Blue Tyson

5.0 out of 5 stars Great comic book!
Great adventure for a great character as Asterix! Include it in your collection, it will be worth!
Published on May 14, 2007 by Jose Montero Venegas

5.0 out of 5 stars Gaulish Wine
"Asterix in Britain" is the eighth Asterix adventure, first published in 1966, and later made into an animated movie in 1986. Read more
Published on January 14, 2007 by Wobu Zhidao II

5.0 out of 5 stars Tally Ho, Chaps!
Asterix and friends are called to Britain to help a cousin who lives in a village plagued with the ubiquitous pest: Romans. Read more
Published on November 17, 2006 by Bu-chan

5.0 out of 5 stars History? Not Yuck.
As a former history teacher at the high school level, and a lifelong Asterix reader, this is a recommendation that can be made without any reservation whatsoever. Read more
Published on February 3, 2006 by R. Kupelian

5.0 out of 5 stars Very witty humor..
I have a 13yr. old nephew and a 16 yr. old son and both have enjoyed these books absolutely. They laugh for hours about the humor and still talk about it for days after they have... Read more
Published on January 31, 2006 by Lady M.

3.0 out of 5 stars Sticky wicket, wot?
Rene Goscinny, Asterix in Britain (Orion, 1966)

Another of the older Asterix episodes. This one has Caesar, sick of trying to rout the last Gaulish village, simply... Read more
Published on November 30, 2005 by Robert P. Beveridge

5.0 out of 5 stars A great laugh
This is probably one of the best Asterix adventures. The french take their revenge on the brits making A LOT of fun of their neighbours from the other side of the Canal. Read more
Published on March 2, 2005 by J Parreira

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