NICHOLAS AGAIN is the second in the acclaimed Nicholas children's book series, featuring the adventures of a young French schoolboy who is always getting into trouble.With text by Ren+ Goscinny, the beloved author of the Asterix the Gaul series, and with illustrations by the New Yorker cover artist Jean-Jacques Semp+, NICHOLAS AGAIN is available in English for the first time for an American audience. The first book in the series, Nicholas, won The 2006 Batchelder Honor Award for outstanding children's books originally published in a foreign language.NICHOLAS AGAIN is the charming second title in this well-loved series of books, bringing to life the adventures and exploits of Nicholas and his friends who include Alec, Matthew, Eddie, Rufus and Cuthbert.Whether at school or at home, the children are caught up in a series of hilarious escapades that always result in confusion - at least for their teachers and parents.Each of the seventeen funny short stories featured in the book celebrate an aspect of this archetypal lad's childhood.