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Asterix and the Actress

By Albert Uderzo and René Goscinny

Adjectives

humorous adventurous engaging

Genres

Humour Adventure Historical Fiction

Synopsis

Asterix and Obelix celebrate their joint birthday with surprise visits from their mothers, who bring a Roman sword and helmet as gifts. Unbeknownst to them, these items belong to Pompey, Caesar's rival, who sends the actress Latraviata, disguised as Panacea, to retrieve them. As the real Panacea and her husband Tragicomix uncover the deception, Asterix and Obelix embark on a thrilling adventure to rescue their fathers and confront Pompey, leading to humorous and action-packed encounters.

About the author

Albert Uderzo was a talented French artist and writer, best known for creating the much-loved Asterix comics with his friend René Goscinny. His colourful drawings and funny stories have delighted children and adults all over the world, bringing the adventures of Asterix and Obelix to life in ancient Gaul.

Pages

48 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2008

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