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Asterix and the Magic Carpet

By René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo

Adjectives

humorous adventurous engaging

Genres

Fantasy Adventure Humour

Synopsis

When the Gaulish bard Cacofonix's off-key singing causes rain, it's a nuisance at home but a blessing in the drought-stricken kingdom of Rajah Watzit. The evil guru Hoodunnit plans to sacrifice Princess Orinjade to end the drought. Flown in on the fakir Watziznehm's magic carpet, Asterix, Obelix, and Cacofonix embark on a thrilling adventure to save the princess. Can Cacofonix's unique talent bring rain and rescue Orinjade in time?

About the author

René Goscinny was a brilliant writer from France who made millions of children laugh with his stories. He is best known for creating the funny adventures of Asterix the Gaul and the Little Nicholas books. René loved inventing clever characters and exciting tales, inspiring readers all over the world to enjoy reading and using their imagination.

Pages

48 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2002

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