Originally published in French in 1959, the much-loved Nicholas series brings to life the day-to-day adventures of an amusing, charming and always-in-trouble schoolboy. This gem of classic children’s fiction was written by René Goscinny and illustrated by The New Yorker cartoonist Jean Jacques Sempé. Witty, sensitive and engaging, these stories have been expertly translated by Anthea Bell. Regularly used by primary and junior school teachers, these stories will delight both children and adults alike and beg to be read aloud. In this collection of 16 adventures, Nicholas and his cohorts are back: Alec is always eating, Cuthbert is always top of the class, while Matthew is always at the bottom. Laugh along as Nicholas is invited to a birthday party by the little girl who lives next door, plays a very messy game of chess, takes part in a chaotic radio interview, and learns that walking on your hands is much harder than turning somersaults.