Asterix Series 8 (Book 36-40) by Goscinny & Uderzo: 5 Books Collection Set - Ages 6-11 - Paperback Hachette Children's Group

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Title In This Set: 1. Asterix and The Missing Scroll (Book 36) 2. Asterix and The Chariot Race (Book 37) 3. Asterix and The Chieftain's Daughter (Book 38) 4. Asterix and the Griffin (Book 39) 5. Asterix and the White Iris (Book 40) Description: Asterix and The Missing Scroll (Book 36) Julius Caesar has finished writing the history of his campaigns in Gaul. His publisher, Libellus Blockbustus, foresees a huge success ... but there's a snag. The chapter about Caesar's defeats by the indomitable Gauls of Armorica. Cut it, Blockbustus advises, and everyone will believe that Caesar conquered all Gaul! Or will they? Newsmonger and activist Confoundtheirpolitix takes the chapter to Asterix's village. Can the Gauls make sure the truth is revealed? Asterix and The Chariot Race (Book 37) The roads across Italy are in disrepair. Defending his name, and to prove Rome's greatness, Senator Lactus Bifidus announces a special one-off chariot race. Julius Caesar insists a Roman must win, or Bifidus will pay. Open to anyone from the known world, competitors arrive from far and wide, including Asterix and Obelix. With Bifidus secretly scheming, who will win this almighty chariot race? Asterix and The Chieftain's Daughter (Book 38) Escorted by two local chiefs, a mysterious teenage girl arrives in the village. Her father is said to be Vercingetorix, the brave chieftain who was defeated in battle by the Romans. Now, Caesar is looking to capture her at any cost. The chieftain's feisty daughter is placed under Asterix and Obelix's watch, but she has other ideas and soon gives her new guardians the slip. The race is on to find her before the Romans do. Will our indomitable heroes get to her in time? Asterix and the Griffin (Book 39) Deep in the frozen plains of Barbaricum, the Sarmatians face a terrible threat. The Romans are approaching in huge numbers to capture the Griffin, a sacred and terrifying creature, andthey've kidnapped the beloved niece of the wise old shaman, Fanciakuppov, to lead them to it. Fanciakuppov seeks the help of his Gaulish friends, but quickly finds himself in danger too. Fighting alongside the fearless Amazon warrior women, can our indomitable heroes Asterix and Obelix rescue the prisoners and stop the Romans reaching this formidable beast? Asterix and the White Iris (Book 40) A strange new philosophy is gaining popularity amongst the Roman soldiers, spearheaded by the charismatic Isivertuus. When its enchanting influence reaches the Gauls, everything they once held dear is turned upside down. As news of the dire situation reaches Asterix and Obelix, they embark on a thrilling quest to confront Isivertuus and restore the indomitable spirit of the Gauls. Armed with their trademark humour, bravery, and trusty magic potion, can our heroic duo save the Chief's wife and break the spell of the White Iris?