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US edition. The day-to-day adventures of an amusing, endearing young school boy.
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Starred review from PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, June 27, 2005:
Phaidon takes a sure step into the children's book arena with this entirely engaging volume, a winning combination of writing, translating and illustrating that gives youngsters a flavor of France (where it has been a bestseller since its 1959 publication). Goscinny's (Asterix) collection of 19 linked tales stars high-spirited narrator Nicholas, a French schoolboy who, along with his classmates, has a knack for landing in trouble. Seemingly quotidian situations in Nicholas's life yield riotous repercussions, as the incessant squabbling among the youngsters tends to result in a delightful domino effect, until events culminate in a comedic climax. A disastrous class photo session drives the photographer away before he snaps the shot, a pick-up soccer game sends the kids bickering about their positions until they're finally set (then realize they have no ball), and a new boy in class who doesn't speak English spouts the off-color language he has picked up from his peers. The hero's recurring references to several students function as humorous comic bits (such as Alec, "my friend who is fat and he likes eating" or Cuthbert, who "is top of the class and we're not crazy about him, but we can't hit him because he wears glasses"). New Yorker and Paris Match artist Sempé's droll line drawings reinforce the text's exuberance, and Bell's translation gives the narrative a wry British spin. And there's additional good news: the publisher has scheduled more Nicholas adventures for future release. Ages 9-12.
About the Author
Rene Goscinny (1926-77), born in Paris, lived most of his early years in Buenos Aires and New York. He returned to France in the 1950s where he met Jean-Jacques Sempe and together they created the character of Nicholas, the famous schoolboy. He later worked with Albert Uderzo on making the adventures of Asterix the Gaul. A prolific and internationally successful children's author, he is also the creator of Lucky Luke and Dingodossiers, among others. He received Cesars repeatedly for his numerous animated cartoons. Jean-Jacques Sempe (b.1932), expelled from school for bad behaviour, enjoyed a vast range of jobs including winebroker and supervisor at children's holiday camps. His world-renowned illustrations and cartoons are featured on the covers of the New Yorker magazine and amuse the readers of Paris Match and the Figaro Litteraire on a weekly basis. Anthea Bellwas awarded the Independent Foreign Fiction Prize and the Helen and Kurt Wolff Prize (USA) in 2002 for her translation of W.G. Sebald's Austerlitz. Her many works of translation from French and German (for which she has received several other awards) include the Nicholas books and, with Derek Hockridge, the entire Asterix the Gaul saga by Rene Goscinny and Albert Uderzo.
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- PublisherPhaidon
- Publication date2005
- ISBN 10 0714844829
- ISBN 13 9780714844824
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Edition number1
- Number of pages133
- IllustratorIllus. By Jean-Jacques Sempé
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Condition: Bueno. Illus. By Jean-Jacques Sempé (illustrator). : Nicholas es el primer libro de una serie de cinco que dan vida a las aventuras cotidianas de un joven escolar: divertido, entrañable y siempre metido en líos. Hijo único, Nicholas parece mayor en la escuela que en casa; sus reacciones ingenuas ante las diferentes situaciones atraviesan los preconceptos de los adultos para dar como resultado una formidable secuencia de escapadas. Este primer libro de la serie contiene una colección de 19 historias individuales en las que, a pesar de intentar ser bueno, Nicholas y sus amigos siempre parecen terminar en algún tipo de travesura. Ya sea confundiendo al fotógrafo contratado para hacer la foto de la clase, rescatando a un perro 'callejero' o intentando desesperadamente ayudar al profesor cuando el inspector escolar hace una visita, Nicholas siempre se las arregla para empeorar las cosas. Este libro hilarante y conmovedor encenderá la risa tanto en niños como en adultos. Estas historias de las incurables travesuras de Nicholas combinan un sentido del humor maravillosamente imaginativo con una visión refrescante de la vida, para dejar un regusto persistente de encanto romántico atemporal en cualquier lector. EAN: 9780714844824 Tipo: Libros Categoría: Infantil y Juvenil|Literatura y Ficción Título: Nicholas Autor: René Goscinny| Jean-Jacques Sempé Editorial: Phaidon Idioma: en Páginas: 126 Formato: tapa dura. Seller Inventory # Happ-2024-12-09-cd50e6dc
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Illus. By Jean-Jacques Sempé (illustrator). In France and Germany practically every child of seven and upwards knows the adventures of Nicholas. Written by the author of Asterix, Rene Goscinny, and with illustrations by New Yorker illustrator, Jean-Jacques Sempe, the five Nicholas books tell of the endearing exploits of the young French school boy and his chums. Available in twenty six languages and established as a literary cult figure, the sublimely innocent Nicholas has seduced millions of readers all over the world. Considered a classic and regularly used by primary and junior school teachers, these stories have the ability to delight both children and adults. Nicholas is the first of five titles to become available to English speaking children all over the world In some way similar to the cheekiness of Calvin and Hobbes and the innocence and naivete of characters created by the Italian film maker Roberto Benigni, Goscinny and Sempe have created a world of confusion that makes you chuckle out load. Written between 1959 and 1965 these classic books are continually reprinted around the globe and offer, not only an entertaining read, but a vivid description of French life and culture. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR002149073
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tapa dura. Condition: Bien. Illus. By Jean-Jacques Sempé (illustrator). Schools - Juvenile fiction., Behavior - Juvenile fiction., Children's stories, French - Translations into English., Fiction, Illustrated, Goscinny 1926-1977 - Translations into English., Sempe 1932-, Goscinny 1926-1977., Human behavior - Juvenile fiction., Humorous stories., Ecoles - Romans, nouvelles, etc. pour la jeunesse., Comportement humain - Romans, nouvelles, etc. pour la jeunesse., Recits humoristiques., Human behavior., Schools., Children's stories, French., France - Juvenile fiction., Children's illustrated books, Graphic novels, Children's Phaidon. London. 2006. 22 cm. 126 pages : illustrations. Encuadernación en tapa dura de editorial. Idioma Inglés. Rene Goscinny & Jean-Jacques Sempe ; translated by Anthea Bell. [Petit Nicolas. English ]. Originally published in French as: Le petit Nicolas. Editions DenoeÌ?l, c1960. [Petit Nicholas. Translated from the French. Contents A photograph to treasure -- Playing cowboys -- Old spuds -- A game of soccer -- The inspector -- Rex -- Jocky -- A bunch of flowers -- Our report cards -- Louise -- The senator's visit -- The cigar -- Hop o' my thumb -- The bike -- I am sick -- Having fun -- Playing with Cuthbert -- Mr. Bainbridge and the fine weather -- Running away from home . Cubierta deslucida. ISBN: 0714844829 (=2914574=) LT184. Seller Inventory # 2914574
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