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Anders and the Volcano: Anders 2

Name: Anders and the Volcano: Anders 2
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781761066276
Price: 16.0 NZD
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By Gregory Mackay

Series: ANDERS

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‘These stories make me wish I was a kid again.’ Terry Denton Anders and the Volcano takes you on another thrilling holiday adventure with Anders. Accompanied by his pet beetle, Skip, Anders experiences new excitement with Bernie and Eden as they enjoy the new cubbyhouse, attempt... Read More

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Camping near a volcano is the start of some thrilling and unexpected adventures for Anders and his friends in this much-loved and award-winning series from one of Australia's most exciting graphic-novel creators. Suitable for readers of Dog Man and Cat Kid Comic Club.

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‘These stories make me wish I was a kid again.’ Terry Denton

Anders and the Volcano takes you on another thrilling holiday adventure with Anders. Accompanied by his pet beetle, Skip, Anders experiences new excitement with Bernie and Eden as they enjoy the new cubbyhouse, attempt pond building, and attend Whump class.

The adventure intensifies when they visit Mount Tremble. Here, they encounter new friends and make exciting discoveries. However, the extinct volcano, Mount Tremble, suddenly begins to rumble, trapping them deep inside. Will the gang navigate their way to safety?

Anders and his friends have adventures and work together to solve problems in this cosy graphic novel series by the highly acclaimed creator, Gregory Mackay.

Anders is perfect for:

Independent readers aged 6+
Readers who love cosy animal stories where the emphasis is on friendship and teamwork
Parents, teachers, and librarians looking for gentle adventure stories in an invitingly cosy visual style
Fans of graphic novels series like Cat Kid Comic Club and Cat and Cat Adventures

Praise for Anders:

'Imaginative and entertaining' Magpies
'A delightful graphic novel' Good Reading
'A sweet, funny... graphic novel that champions friendship, creativity and imagination... perfect for comic fans or reluctant readers' Readings

Read the entire Anders series:

Anders and the Comet
Anders and the Volcano
Anders and the Castle
Anders and the Mountain

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Anders and the Castle: Anders 3

'These stories make me wish I was a kid again.' Terry Denton It's the holidays! Time for Anders and his friends to embark on a new adventure that will take them from Race Day to the shelves of the Great Library to beyond the Foggy Forest. Their destination? Old Stoney Castle. But flying to the castle isn't easy, and the...

By Gregory Mackay

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Anders and the Comet: Anders 1

'These stories make me wish I was a kid again.' Terry Denton It's the school holidays, and there are comics to read, games to be played, ice-cream to be eaten, and rhinos to impress at Wekiwa water park. But then Anders and the gang encounter the peculiar Green Grabber deep in the forest, leading Anders to meet his wonderful pet...

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Anders and the Volcano: Anders 2

‘These stories make me wish I was a kid again.’ Terry Denton Anders and the Volcano takes you on another thrilling holiday adventure with Anders. Accompanied by his pet beetle, Skip, Anders experiences new excitement with Bernie and Eden as they enjoy the new cubbyhouse, attempt pond building, and attend Whump class. The adventure intensifies when they visit Mount Tremble....

By Gregory Mackay

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Anders and the Mountain: Anders 4

‘These stories make me wish I was a kid again.’ Terry Denton The school holidays kick off with a magical trip to the lolly factory. However, the next morning Anders and his friends awaken to find that their beetles have vanished! They all set out for Mount Rumple where they hope to be reunited with their pets. When they spot...

By Gregory Mackay

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761066276

Publisher: Allen & Unwin

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 March 2026

Country: Australia

Imprint: A&U Children

Edition: 2nd edition

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 148.0mm

Height: 208.0mm

Weight: 340g

Pages: 176

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Best Sellers at Book Hero Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Graphic Novels Gregory Mackay In Stock Books In stock Children's Books In Stock Kid's Books School Holiday Sale School Holiday Sale: Books School Holiday Sale: Fiction School Holiday Sale: Graphic Novels Series: ANDERS Young Adult

About the Author

Gregory Mackay has been making comics since school. He enjoys drawing and watercolour painting. He likes drawing aeroplanes and machines, as well as building models and painting pictures. Gregory's books have received much acclaim including being shortlisted for the Angoulême Festival, the most prestigious comics awards in Europe.

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Anders and the Castle: Anders 3

'These stories make me wish I was a kid again.' Terry Denton It's the holidays! Time for Anders and his friends to embark on a new adventure that will take them from Race Day to the shelves of the Great Library to beyond the Foggy Forest. Their destination? Old Stoney Castle. But flying to the castle isn't easy, and the...

By Gregory Mackay

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Anders and the Comet: Anders 1

'These stories make me wish I was a kid again.' Terry Denton It's the school holidays, and there are comics to read, games to be played, ice-cream to be eaten, and rhinos to impress at Wekiwa water park. But then Anders and the gang encounter the peculiar Green Grabber deep in the forest, leading Anders to meet his wonderful pet...

By Gregory Mackay

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Anders and the Mountain: Anders 4

‘These stories make me wish I was a kid again.’ Terry Denton The school holidays kick off with a magical trip to the lolly factory. However, the next morning Anders and his friends awaken to find that their beetles have vanished! They all set out for Mount Rumple where they hope to be reunited with their pets. When they spot...

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