This is the perfect read for any French student. It is understandable--though you will learn some new words! What also helps is there is an English translation in the graphic novel collection if you want to compare. This is a humorous comic about Asterix's entry to the Olympic games in Athens. Asterix originally plans on using a magic potion, but eventually decides against it because there is more shame if he is caught using a magical potion than losing the Olympic games for France to Greece Or Italy. Who will win the games? EY

Asterix and Obelix hear about the Olympic games and decide to enter, thinking the magic potion will see them through as sure winners. But when they learn about the rules against such performance-enhancers, Asterix competes without it, a rare instance of the magic potion not spoiling a story. ( )