Author(s): Rene Goscinny

Classics

Join Nicholas and his chums on holiday - dig a hole in the sand, play some crazy golf and go on a treasure hunt in the middle of the night. These timeless, classic stories continue to delight children all over the world. Written by the creator of 'Asterix the Gaul' comics, with charming illustrations, the 'Nicholas' books are perfect for sharing. Following on from the paperback publication of 'Nicholas' and 'Nicholas and the Gang', 'Nicholas on Holiday' is the equally beguiling third title in this well-loved series of books. Firmly established as a literary cult figure, the sublimely innocent Nicholas has already charmed millions of readers world-wide since these books were first published over forty years ago. Considered classics and available in twenty-six languages, the Nicholas stories delight both children and adults. They are also regularly used as teaching materials by primary and junior school teachers. 'Nicholas on Holiday' contains eighteen new stories, all of which take place during the long summer break from school. An only child, Nicholas's touchingly naive reaction to situations is often at odds with that of the adults around him. Whether he's staying at a seaside hotel with his parents or making new friends at a holiday camp for children, Nicholas's efforts to keep himself and his gang amused, even when it's raining outside, always result in unexpected and delightful chaos. In Nicholas, Goscinny and Sempe have created an archetypal schoolchild whose world of mishaps, confusions and downright naughtiness will raise a smile, whatever the age of the reader. Written between 1959 and 1965, these classic books are continually reprinted around the globe and offer not only a hilarious and entertaining read, but a vivid description of French life and culture. 'Nicholas on Holiday' was translated from the original French by Anthea Bell, who also helped to bring 'Asterix the Gaul' to the English-speaking world.