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Asterix and Cleopatra

By René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo

Part of the Asterix series

Adjectives

humorous adventurous witty

Genres

Humour Adventure Historical Fiction

Synopsis

Queen Cleopatra wagers with Julius Caesar that her people can construct a grand palace in Alexandria within three months. To achieve this, her architect Edifis enlists the help of his Gaulish friends—Asterix, Obelix, and Getafix. Together, they face numerous challenges, including sabotage from rival architect Artifis and attacks by Roman legions. Despite these obstacles, the trio's ingenuity and the magic potion's strength lead to the palace's timely completion, showcasing Egypt's enduring greatness.

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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