The Grand Vizier Isngoud

by René Goscinny and Jean Tabary

Book Overview

Iznogoud is still trying to get rid of Caliph Haroun al Placid so he can take his place. He's even kept a journal of his previous failed attempts. But, never discouraged, he will once again come up with new ways to entertain us through his failures: genies, kidnappings, lookalikes, diplomatic incidents... and even the Mongol horde When it comes to becoming Caliph instead of the Caliph, all's fair to Grand Vizier Iznogoud

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1849181314
• ISBN13: 9781849181310
• Release Date: November 2012
• Publisher: Cinebook Ltd
• Length: 52 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 8 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 12

Customer Reviews

'I want to be Caliph instead of the Caliph'

Iznogoud is the evil Grand Vizier to the good-natured but slow-witted Caliph of Baghdad Haroun al Plassid. Wanting desperately to be `Caliph instead of the Caliph.' , he comes up continuously with plans to get rid of the incumbent , which always backfire on the miserable Iznogoud. Iznogoud's penchant for evil invention, together with the charming illustrations and witty dialogue makes for charming albums, by the same people who brought you Asterix. In fact in `Asterix and the Magic Carpet' a reference is made to Iznogoud, as Asterix and friends is to battle against Watzisname, Iznogoud's evil cousin in India, in order to save the lovely Princess Orinjade. I was given a couple of these books, as a present when I was eight, and absolutely loved them.