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Friday 1 November 2013

Cinebook The 9th Art: Spirous and Fantasio 5 - The Marsupilami Thieves



Spirous and Fantasio 5 - The Marsupilami Thieves

Authors: Franquin
Paperback
Full colour
Size: 21.7 x 28.7 cm
64 pages
Age: 8 years and up

ISBN: 9781849181679
Price: £8.99 inc. VAT
Publication: August 2013

The Marsupilami, a mysterious animal that Spirou and Fantasio –and pet squirrel, Spip-  discovered in the jungle of Palombia, now resides in their local zoo. When he seems to drop dead suddenly, the reporters storm into the park demanding explanations. Much to everyone’s surprise, though, the body has disappeared—stolen! The two adventurers lose the thief after a night-time chase, but they will not abandon their friend, no matter where their loyalty may take them!  

I was confused when I saw “5” and searched but could not find Marsupilami 1-4…then at the bottom of the cover I saw “An adventure of Spirou and Fantasio”. So I wasn’t going senile!  Phew.

I am a little confused over the publication dates, though. Since this is available “August 2013” and other books September and October –not sure if that’s just printer delays or I’m at the bottom of the reviewers list!

This is adventure and fun and I like the clean style of Franquin. It suits the story (this one based on an idea by Jo Almo) well. Marsupilami is, of course, famous in Europe and other parts of the world but I don’t think the character has ever made it to the UK or even the US before, apart from imported French books.  Everyone is in for a treat.

Kid or adult, enjoy the fun!

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