Nicholas in Trouble

This is the fifth book in the series of stories about Nicholas by Goscinny and Sempe. The illustrations by Sempe are as sharp and droll as ever, depicting perfectly the scrapes and adventures of small schoolboys in such animated detail they are a delight.The stories, in mine and my children's opinion are weaker in this collection than in the previous four books. We still love Nicholas and his gang, but whereas in previous episodes the children have been laughing out loud, here there were more smiles and no belly laughs.The stories which came closest to the previous magic of Nicholas were The Badge and A Piece of Chalk, but we recommend you start with the earlier books first if you want to cherish Nicholas the way we do.These are perfect stories for boys aged from about five upwards, and girls with a sense of naughtiness and adventure. The stories are all short enough to make perfect bedtime reading and the illustrations mean that younger children can enjoy them too.Phaidon have done a superb job publishing them. The production quality is high and the books make superb gifts and collectors items as well as containing wonderful stories.

great product and quick delivery

Have read three of these Goscinny books and whilst written in 60's, really insightful in kids' thinking and really very funny and enjoyable to read. You can read a couple of chapters a night to a 7yr old

My son who is 9 loves these books, with their different stories it provides the sustained interest for him to keep reading, when he is not actually a natural reader.

My grandson loves the Nicolas books. They are about a little boy who gets into scrapes with his friends. similar to the Just William stories, but more charming, I think. He now has the whole set. They are beautiful books to handle - quality paper and printing and a lovely binding!

Just what I was looking for at a great price - very pleased

Famous in France, should be in UK too. Perfect read for little boys and amusing enough for weary parents. Short length of stories makes bedtime a joy.

my son loves it, thx