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Asterix and the Golden Sickle

By René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo

Part of the Asterix series

Adjectives

adventurous humorous engaging

Genres

Adventure Humour Historical Fiction

Synopsis

When the druid Getafix breaks his golden sickle, Asterix and Obelix journey to Lutetia (now Paris) to procure a replacement from Obelix's cousin, Metallurgix. Upon arrival, they discover Metallurgix has vanished, leading them into a tangled web of crime involving a sinister sickle-trafficking gang. As they navigate the city's underworld, the duo must outsmart the likes of Navishtrix and Clovogarlix to rescue Metallurgix and secure the vital sickle, ensuring Getafix can continue brewing his magic potion.

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

2004

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