Item category 1: Picture Books for Older Readers

Asterix and Obelix enlist in the Roman army, to rescue Tragicomix, the forcibly conscripted fiance of the beautiful Panacea.

These epic tales find Star Wars legends Obi-Wan Kenobi, Yoda and Mace Windu battling to stem the advance of the Separatist battledroids as they swarm from planet to planet. And for Anakin Skywalker, the dark side beckons.

A multinational team of slave contruction workers are to clear the forest around the Gaulish village and build a modern housing development forcing the villagers to take swift action to protect themselves against the Roman newcomers.

We all have 'sad stuff' to deal with in life. What makes Michael Rosen most sad is thinking about his son, Eddie, who died. In this book he writes about his sadness, how it affects him, and some of the things he does to try to cope with it.

This is the 23rd book in the popular Asterix series, in which Obelix goes into business.

Neighbouring Gaulish Chief Whosemoralsarelastix asks Vitalstatistix and his villagers to look after a cauldron full of money to keep it out of Roman hands, but the chief, whose morals are as dubious as his name suggests, is bent on doublecrossing everyone. Asterix and Obelix must find the money.

Once again, the Gauls are under attack from the Romans. Can Asterix and Obelix, with the expert aid of Getafix, outwit the weedy but wily Convolvulus and get the village back to normal?

The Romans have invaded Britain but one village still holds out against them. At his British cousin Anticlimax's request, Asterix and Obelix set off to help with a barrel full of magic potion.

Asterix the Gaul, together with his friend Obelix and his faithful pup, Dogmatix, journeys to Spain to cause trouble for the mighty Roman Empire.

In this adventure, Getafix the druid is captured by the Romans, who want him to make some of his magic potion. Asterix goes along to rescue Getafix, and the two Gauls have some fun before returning to the village for the traditional feast.